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Bolton, Alicia; Shaewitz, Dahlia; Larson, Mindy – National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, 2019
During a time of economic prosperity and historically low unemployment rates in the U.S., too many young people continue to be left behind. This is particularly true for "opportunity youth" with disabilities--those young people ages 16 to 24 who are not working or in school. Specific interventions are needed to close the opportunity and…
Descriptors: Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Disabilities, Intervention, Youth
Hare, R.; Richards, C. – National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth, 2007
The Blazing the Trail summit provided a unique experience for a national dialogue on actions that need to be taken to improve policy and practice in the youth development and leadership field, and to ensure that youth with disabilities (including those with mental health needs), are included in opportunities available to all youth. The report…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Youth Leaders, Youth Programs, Disabilities