Work-based learning experiences help students with disabilities transition to careers: A case study of University of Washington projects.
This case study describes evidence-based practices employed by a collection of University of Washington projects that engage high school and postsecondary students with disabilities in work-based learning experiences such as industry and research internships, career development activities, job shado...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 399 - 406 |
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| Formato: | case study tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2014
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