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ERIC Number: EJ1029268
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Oct
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1471-3802
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School-to-Work Transition Services for Students with Disabilities in Malaysia: Organisations' Views on Policy and Practices
Abdullah, Melissa Ng Lee Yen; Mey, See Ching; Eng, Tan Kok; Othman, Rosly; Omar, Ahmad Fairuz
Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, v13 n4 p259-271 Oct 2013
Transition services are required by law for students with disabilities in many developed countries. In Malaysia, however, there is still no specific legislation mandating that school-to-work transition planning and services be provided to students with disabilities. This study investigated the state of the transition services provided by educational organisations to students with disabilities in Malaysia. A mixed method research design, which utilises both quantitative and qualitative research techniques, was employed to obtain information from 23 government organisations and NGOs involved in the education and training of students with disabilities. This study found that the organisations surveyed were aware of the lack of transition support and call attention to the importance of instituting a national policy on school-to-work transition services and supported employment systems for students with disabilities. The legislative and educational implications for Malaysia are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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