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Morrison Institute for Public Policy is a leader in examining critical Arizona and regional issues, and is a catalyst for public dialogue. An Arizona State University resource, Morrison Institute is an independent center that uses nonpartisan research and communication outreach to help improve the state's quality of life.

Morrison Institute is part of the College of Public Programs in the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. Additional publications are available at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Date range of repository publications is 1992 – 2015.

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A Day in Our Shoes: Adults With Developmental Disabilities Share Their Experiences Living in Small Cities and Towns

ContributorsMcFadden, Erica (Author) / Daugherty, David B. (Author) / Hart, William (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher) / Arizona. Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (Sponsor)
Created2014-02
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This Morrison Institute report, sponsored by the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, examines the obstacles and daily challenges still facing many Arizonans with developmental disabilities -- especially those who live in small cities and towns.

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The Graduation Cliff: Improving the Post-School Outcomes of Students With Disabilities

ContributorsMcFadden, Erica (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2015-05
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More than one in 10 Arizona public high school students have disabilities. One-third of these youth remain unengaged in work or education following graduation, creating a significant public policy challenge for the state. Why is this so? This report shares findings from 2014 surveys and focus groups conducted with youth…

More than one in 10 Arizona public high school students have disabilities. One-third of these youth remain unengaged in work or education following graduation, creating a significant public policy challenge for the state. Why is this so? This report shares findings from 2014 surveys and focus groups conducted with youth and families as well as interviews with education leaders across the state. These responses highlight how Arizona schools and families are preparing these youth, and what the state still needs to do to ensure youth with disabilities have a role to play in Arizona’s job market.