ERIC Number: EJ1082390
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Dec
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"I Never Thought about It": Teaching People with Intellectual Disability to Vote
Agran, Martin; MacLean, William; Andren, Katherine Anne Kitchen
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v50 n4 p388-396 Dec 2015
Despite an increasing commitment in promoting the full inclusion of people with intellectual disability in their communities, it appears that few adults with intellectual disability participate in elections as registered voters. We surveyed a variety of stakeholders about voting by people with intellectual disability using quantitative and qualitative methods. The majority of respondents indicated that people with intellectual disability knew what voting is, expressed an interest in voting, and were registered to vote. However, few respondents indicated that individuals with intellectual disability were provided with voting instruction or had voting included in their service plans. Barriers to greater participation are discussed and future areas of research are suggested.
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Voting, Elections, Teaching Methods, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Stakeholders, Knowledge Level, Inclusion, Barriers, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Beliefs
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://daddcec.org/Publications/ETADDJournal.aspx
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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