Keywords
Disability, out-of-school time, caregiver, extracurricular, diverse, youth
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experiences of parents, family members, and caregivers of youth with disabilities from diverse backgrounds who participate in out-of-school time (OST) activities. This study acknowledged the low employment rate for people with disabilities and the potential for OST activities that utilize positive youth development (PYD) frameworks to increase life skill development to increase employment opportunities. Qualitative hermeneutic phenomenology and photo-elicitation methods were used to engage six caregivers in a series of one to three interviews. These results were analyzed with three major themes and nine sub-themes identified. The identified themes and sub-themes led to recommended strategies to increase the participation of diverse youth with disabilities in OST activities. The recommended strategies include increasing knowledge, fostering a sense of belonging, and building a growing awareness in OST activities, community, and society.
Completion Date
2024
Semester
Fall
Committee Chair
Little, Mary
Degree
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
College
College of Community Innovation and Education
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction-Exceptional Student Education
Format
Identifier
DP0029039
Language
English
Release Date
12-15-2024
Access Status
Dissertation
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Spero, Vanessa, "The Lived Experiences of Diverse Caregivers of Children With Disabilities Participating In Out-Of-School Time Activities" (2024). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024. 72.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2024/72
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