Healthy Transitions: A Pathway To Employment For Youth With Chronic Health Conditions And Other Disabilties

September 1, 2013
Healthy Transitions: A Pathway To Employment For Youth With Chronic Health Conditions And Other Disabilities
In September 2013, the federal Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) released a policy brief highlighting a research study ODEP commissioned on health care transition. The purpose of this 2012 study was to better understand the relationship between disability (including chronic health conditions); health and wellness; and transition and employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. In addition, the study examined the role health care providers play in establishing employment expectations. The research process included interviews with key stakeholders and . . .