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Self-Determination for Persons With Disabilities: A Position Statement of me Division on Career Development and Transition

Wayne State University, sfield{at}coe.wayne.edu

James Martin

University of Colorado @ Colorado Springs

Robert Miller

Mankato State University

Michael Ward

Oregon Health Sciences University

Michael Wehmeyer

The Arc, Arlington, Texas

The concept of self-determination has become important in the field of special education and disability services over recent years. This emphasis has come about as a result of several factors, including a changing view of disability, legislation, research findings and advances in teaching technology. Self-determination is highly important to the career development and transition process and it needs to be encouraged throughout the lifespan. It is important for all students, with and without disabilities, including those students with the most severe disabilities. Self-determination instruction can be provided within an inclusive framework and is important for educators as well as students. Family participation is important to the development of self-determination. The Division on Career Development and Transition of the Council for Exceptional Children supports and affirms approaches rooted in self-determination for development and delivery of effective educational programs.

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, Vol. 21, No. 2, 113-128 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/088572889802100202


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