The report "The Post-High School Outcomes of Young Adults With Disabilities up to 8 Years After High School" is based on data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2), funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The study examines the experiences of young adults with disabilities up to 8 years after leaving high school, focusing on postsecondary education, employment, independence, and social engagement. Key findings include: - **Postsecondary Education**: Sixty percent of young adults with disabilities continued to postsecondary education within 8 years. - **Employment**: Ninety-one percent of young adults with disabilities reported being employed at some point since leaving high school, with an average of four jobs. - **Productive Engagement**: Ninety-four percent of young adults with disabilities were engaged in employment, postsecondary education, or job training. - **Household Circumstances**: Within 8 years, 59% lived independently, 29% had children, and 13% were married. - **Social and Community Involvement**: 77% reported active friendships outside organized activities. - **Disability Category Differences**: There are significant differences in post-high school outcomes based on disability type, such as sensory impairments, emotional disturbances, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities. - **Length of Time Out of High School**: Those out of high school for 5 to 8 years were more likely to receive paid vacation or sick leave and health insurance. - **Educational Attainment**: Higher levels of educational attainment were associated with more positive post-high school outcomes. - **Demographic Differences**: Gender, household income, and race/ethnicity also influenced post-high school experiences, with some differences noted in employment, financial management, and social involvement. The report also includes comparisons with the general population, highlighting differences in enrollment in postsecondary education, employment, and social engagement.The report "The Post-High School Outcomes of Young Adults With Disabilities up to 8 Years After High School" is based on data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2), funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The study examines the experiences of young adults with disabilities up to 8 years after leaving high school, focusing on postsecondary education, employment, independence, and social engagement. Key findings include: - **Postsecondary Education**: Sixty percent of young adults with disabilities continued to postsecondary education within 8 years. - **Employment**: Ninety-one percent of young adults with disabilities reported being employed at some point since leaving high school, with an average of four jobs. - **Productive Engagement**: Ninety-four percent of young adults with disabilities were engaged in employment, postsecondary education, or job training. - **Household Circumstances**: Within 8 years, 59% lived independently, 29% had children, and 13% were married. - **Social and Community Involvement**: 77% reported active friendships outside organized activities. - **Disability Category Differences**: There are significant differences in post-high school outcomes based on disability type, such as sensory impairments, emotional disturbances, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities. - **Length of Time Out of High School**: Those out of high school for 5 to 8 years were more likely to receive paid vacation or sick leave and health insurance. - **Educational Attainment**: Higher levels of educational attainment were associated with more positive post-high school outcomes. - **Demographic Differences**: Gender, household income, and race/ethnicity also influenced post-high school experiences, with some differences noted in employment, financial management, and social involvement. The report also includes comparisons with the general population, highlighting differences in enrollment in postsecondary education, employment, and social engagement.