Background Identity development in individuals with disabilities is often negatively impacted
by exclusion, marginalisation, and stigma. However, meaningful opportunities for community …

Little is known from the perspectives of youths with intellectual and developmental
disabilities themselves about their experiences related to inclusion, engagement in …

Disability identity development is an important part of the experience of people with
disabilities. Participation in disability community activism and advocacy for the goals of the …

Background For persons with disabilities, 2015 was a historic year, marking the 25th
anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the 40th anniversary of the …

Background Friendship is a crucial relationship offering practical support, enjoyment and
improved health. When disability is added into the mix, the permutations of friendship shift …

This article explores the disability related identity experiences of young people with
hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Using a narrative inquiry methodology, 25 young people …

Background Inclusion in the community is essential to enhancing a person's quality of life.
Although people with intellectual disabilities have a desire to be more involved in activities …

Purpose: The main objectives of this study were to learn from youths with intellectual and
developmental disabilities about the ways their families were involved in their engagement …

Promoting self-determination for students with disabilities has proven to be a critical
component of effective transition planning. However, researchers seldom consider race …

Background Adolescent identity and social participation are shaped by the activities youths
choose and the friendships they develop (Barber, Stone, Hunt & Eccles, 2005; Eccles & …