Date Approved
2014
Date Posted
3-3-2014
Degree Type
Open Access Senior Honors Thesis
Department or School
Special Education
First Advisor
Mehmet E. Yaya
Second Advisor
Harash Sachdev
Abstract
College institutions often emphasize the importance of service learning for their students. After research revealed a lack of volunteer opportunities for college aged individuals with disabilities, a pilot program was developed to examine the benefits of service for this population, as well as their peers without disabilities. The project involved college undergraduates and young adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. After a weeklong service trip together, benefits were discussed and evaluated. Benefits to the participants with disabilities included pride, skill development and generalization, empowerment, and increases in social interaction. Benefits to the participants without disabilities included positive attitude change, increased social interaction, and attainment of knowledge about social-justice issues.
Recommended Citation
Mueller, Sarah, ""People are people": Benefits of inclusive service" (2014). Senior Honors Theses and Projects. 374.
https://commons.emich.edu/honors/374