Parenting Experiences Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review
Read the scoping review Background: Parents with intellectual disabilities face many barriers to accessing efficacious supports and services designed to support thriving in their parenting role. A review of research in this area may identify a nuanced understanding of common experiences, including potential barriers and facilitators to success and thriving. Methods: A scoping review of […]
New Publication: Vocational training for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a program evaluation of the Impact Project
This study presents a program evaluation of the Impact Project, a community-based and person-centered vocational training program for youth with IDD, aged 15–19 years, in British Columbia (BC), Canada to assess whether early vocational training improved employment experiences for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Results: Participating in the Impact Project led to an increase […]
Journal Article – Employing Strength: A Scoping Review of Customized Employment Practices to Support Inclusive Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities
This review answers the question, “What does the literature say about the use of customized employment practices to facilitate paid employment for people with intellectual disabilities?” Conclusions: When implemented effectively, Customized Employment practices can be a valuable method for supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in securing inclusive employment. read the article
2024-2025 Annual Report
Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available. We are grateful for the ongoing community, government and university partners that are a part of our research community. read the Annual Report
CBC News Story – How some students with disabilities avoid the ‘transition cliff’ after high school Ending school is ‘potentially a time of crisis,’ says expert
Read the CBC story Transition programs are generally considered a responsibility of schools, according to Rachelle Hole, a UBC Okanagan professor of social work and co-director of the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship. However, since they’re not mandated by every province or territory’s Ministry of Education, such efforts are often “left up to […]
Publication Level Gender Based Analysis of the Educational Journeys of Students with Autism
This study by Jennifer Baumbusch, Jennifer EV Lloyd and Vanessa C Fong highlights the value of longitudinal, population-based and student-level data in conducting gender-based analyses in autism spectrum disorder research. Research examining the impact of gender on educational outcomes in autistic students has been sparse. To address this gap, this study investigated the educational journeys […]
Upcoming Event – Research with Relevance 2025: Shaping the Future
We are pleased to be hosting the Inclusion BC pre-conference event this year. Join members of the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC) for an exciting opportunity to explore current research projects and community engagement initiatives that are shaping a more inclusive and empowering future for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! This pre-conference […]