A Needs Assessment of Extension Staff to Implement Inclusive Programming for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Authors

E. Andrew Pitchford, Oregon State UniversityFollow
Christine Hradek, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Jody Gatewood, Iowa State UniversityFollow
Debra M. Sellers, Iowa State UniversityFollow

Volume

61

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.04.07

Abstract

This study is a needs assessment of Extension staff in the state of Iowa to implement inclusive programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Electronic surveys were completed by Extension staff on their attitudes and beliefs toward people with IDD, inclusive programming, and training needs. Results showed that Extension staff had positive views, but that staff reporting personal experience with people with IDD had more positive attitudes and beliefs (p

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Recommended Citation

Pitchford, E., Hradek, C., Gatewood, J., & Sellers, D. M. (2024). A Needs Assessment of Extension Staff to Implement Inclusive Programming for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. The Journal of Extension, 61(4), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.04.07