» Research on Persons with Developmental Disabilities Living at Home
Background on Growing a Future
This study provides the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) with comprehensive information about the characteristics and needs of adolescents with developmental disabilities who are living at home and will shortly be leaving their educational settings. Interviews were completed with parents and other caregivers to determine: (1) the types of vocational and other support services provided to adolescents in school; (2) parental satisfaction with school experiences and personnel; (3) employment histories and anticipated vocational needs of adolescents; and (4) the extent to which parents and adolescents were engaged in the transitional process from school to adult life.
(Executive Summary, 2 pages – available for download in PDF format by clicking on title link)
Dawn Hall Apgar, Paul Lerman, Tameeka Jordan
September 2004This descriptive report highlights the school experiences and vocational needs of adolescents (age 16-21) with developmental disabilities in New Jersey.
To request copies of the full report of Growing a Future (47 pages), contact the DD Planning Institute.
