Attitudes toward occupations for deaf youth in Sweden.

The study investigated the expressed advice of parents, teachers, and Deaf community leaders regarding careers for deaf students in Sweden. The research was conducted: (a) in a country where consensus has been achieved on recognition and accommodation of the educational needs of deaf students; (b) i...

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Publicado en:American Annals of the Deaf Vol. 146; no. 1; pp. 51 - 60
Autores principales: DeCaro JJ, Mudgett-DeCaro PA, Dowaliby F
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: American Annals of the Deaf Mar2001
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Sumario:The study investigated the expressed advice of parents, teachers, and Deaf community leaders regarding careers for deaf students in Sweden. The research was conducted: (a) in a country where consensus has been achieved on recognition and accommodation of the educational needs of deaf students; (b) in a city with a very high concentration of deaf individuals, a continuum of educational facilities, and support for deaf students ranging from preschool through college; and, (c) in a community with a strong and active deaf organization and parent organization. The authors found that, despite many advances in the country, communication in the language of the greater society is a potent factor in limiting occupational possibilities for the Deaf.