Publication Date
December 2015
60 p, ill
The transition from school is an important period. All young people should be supported throughout this time to access options which allow them to meaningfully participate and contribute to our society as adults. Many young people with disability however have extremely poor post school transition experiences.
This report is based on the direct experience of young people with disability. The paper highlights key issues from current research, legislation and consultations with key stakeholders. It explores present and past school transition practices, barriers faced by students with disability and presents recommendations for improving outcomes and options for post school transition of students with disability
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Keywords
Disability and community; organisations of persons with disabilities (ODP); Disability and social diversity; children with disabilities; persons with disabilities; youth; Education; formal education; Global picture; disability; Human rights; rights; Inclusion; society and social change; Livelihoods; employer and workplace; work and employment; Programme/ Project; programmes and projects; Research; disability studies
