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Facing double jeopardy: The transition experiences of Latina family caregivers of young adults with disabilities living in a rural community.

Center:

IN-Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Judith Gross
[email protected]
812-855-6508

Product Description:

Using a portion of Bronfenbrenners Model of Human Development as a framework, we explore the experiences of Spanish-speaking Latina caregivers of young adults with disabilities to better understand the contextual and environmental factors that influence family systems as young adults with disabilities prepare to transition from high school to adulthood.

Keyword(s):

Latino/Hispanic, parent, disability, transition/employment, rural special education

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals, Policymakers

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

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