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An Exploratory Investigation of the Postsecondary STEM Opportunities for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the United States

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Publicado en:American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities vol. 130, no. 6 (Nov 2025), p. 458
Autor principal: Carnahan, Christina R
Otros Autores: Stark, Savannah S, Weinbrandt, Diane, Norland, Katherine M, DenBleyker, Emma
Publicado:
Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Materias:
United States > US
Developmental disabilities
Polls & surveys
Science and technology
Higher education
Intellectual disabilities
Disability studies
Teaching
People with disabilities
Students
Educational programs
Career Pathways
STEM Education
Career and Technical Education
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Resumen:This study investigates the alignment of Postsecondary Education (PSE) programs with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career demands for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the United States. Using a mixed methods design to explore what programs are offering STEM opportunities, a national survey was conducted with 56 PSE representatives, revealing 14 programs offering STEM experiences. Follow-up interviews provided insights into STEM pathways in these identified programs, emphasizing access to STEM for students with IDD, instruction on STEM skills and knowledge, support provided in STEM pathways, and the role of bias as a barrier to inclusion. The findings offer directions for future research on integrating STEM instruction and technical training in PSE programs for students with IDD while addressing barriers and supporting people with IDD.
ISSN:1944-7515
1944-7558
0895-8017
0002-9351
0191-1740
DOI:10.1352/1944-7558-130.6.458
Fuente:Sociology Database