Indonesian Journal of Disability Studies
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024)

Revisiting the Implementation of Individual Transition Program into Workplace for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Brief Report from an Action Research Study

Sage, Normalia (Unknown)
Savira, Siti Ina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Jul 2024

Abstract

Research shows that success rate of post-school outcomes is lower in students with disabilities. Providing an effective transition program at schools remains a challenge. The purpose of this study is to investigate the implementation of individual transition program into workplace for students with intellectual disability. This research is qualitative research with research action method. The research was conducted at SMA Muhammadiyah 10 Surabaya which is one of the inclusion schools that consistently implements transition programs for students with disabilities. The research data was collected through interview and observation to students with intellectual disability, special education teacher, workplace and parent surrounding their experiences in internship program. The results of the study based on thematic analysis found three major themes, namely self-determination, soft-skill, and environmental factors. The study concluded that personal and environmental factors are interrelated and serve as supporting factor to one another.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijds

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Indonesian Journal of Disability Studies (SINTA 3 accredited) is an academic peer reviewed journal published by Center for Disability Services (CDSS), University of Brawijaya (UB), Malang, Indonesia. The journal publishes original papers at the forefront of disability research, covering the research ...