IMPACT 2.0 Summative Report, March 2026
IMPACT 2023 – 2025 CIIC Summative Report March 2026
From Jobs to Careers: A Scoping Review of Supported Advancement for Autistic Individuals and People with an Intellectual Disability
read the article here Abstract Background Supported employment programs have enhanced job placement and retention for autistic individuals and people with an intellectual disability; however, there is limited understanding of the supports that facilitate long-term career advancement, and the experiences associated with it. Methods A scoping review was undertaken, involving systematic searches across six databases: […]
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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
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 […]
TYDE Presentation May 2025
The TYDE Project is a collaborative interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral research network that seeks to inform policy and practice to achieve improved labour market participation of individuals with ID and/or ASD view the Presentation
IMPACT 2.0 Cohort 2 Report March 2025
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IMPACT 2.0 Cohort 1 Report March 2024
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