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This chapter begins by describing the relationship between person-centred planning and quality of life outcomes for students with disability, with a focus on the goals of transition planning. Secondary education should help prepare students with disability to meet their goals for post-secondary school life. Quality of life outcomes are lower for individuals with disability in Australia than for people without disability, which highlights the need for improved secondary to post-high school transition practices.
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Bonati, M.L. (2020). Preparing for Post-Secondary Transition. In: Inclusive Education in Schools and Early Childhood Settings. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2541-4_14
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