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Open research questions in Disability Education and Employment

756 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 7,660 Disability Education and Employment papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Further research should examine the longitudinal effects of certification programs on teachers' concerns about inclusion. Studies should investigate the impact of teacher self-efficacy and emotional intelligence on student outcomes in inclusive education settings. Research should explore the role of school-level factors, such as administrative support and resource availability, in shaping teachers' concerns about inclusion.

    Beyond self-efficacy in a multidimensional model of teachers’ concerns about inclusive education · 2026 · DOI

  • Few studies have examined integrated models combining attitudinal, emotional, motivational, and personality-related predictors of concerns about inclusion. Previous research has primarily focused on teacher self-efficacy, with fewer studies examining the simultaneous contributions of multiple predictors. There is a need for a multidimensional understanding of the psychological and attitudinal factors associated with teachers' concerns about inclusion.

    Beyond self-efficacy in a multidimensional model of teachers’ concerns about inclusive education · 2026 · DOI

  • The impact of loneliness on students with disabilities in higher education is not well understood. The relationships between loneliness, online learning, and academic outcomes in students with disabilities are not well explored. There is a need for research that examines the specific needs of students with disabilities in higher education.

    Loneliness, online learning and student outcomes in college students living with disabilities: results from the National College Health Assessment Spring 2022 · 2024 · DOI

  • Many teachers feel unprepared, and opportunities to develop inclusive practices are scarce.

    Towards inclusive higher education: teachers’ perspectives, practices and needs · 2026 · DOI

  • Although autistic students working toward a traditional diploma likely have unique educational and transition needs, little is known about special education services offered to this population.

    Individualized Education Program Goals, Accommodations, and Services for Autistic High School Students Planning to Graduate With a Traditional Diploma · 2025 · DOI

  • Learning disabilities (LD) is under-researched in medical and nursing education worldwide, especially regarding students' perceptions of their peers with LD-an area particularly overlooked in low- and middle-income countries like Vietnam.

    Knowledge and attitudes toward learning disabilities among medical and nursing students in Vietnam: findings from a national cross-sectional survey · 2025 · DOI

  • While consensus exists on the importance of inclusive education, there is limited evidence on the use and quality of inclusive teaching practices and the extent to which these are related to effective teaching more generally.

    Teaching for all? Measuring the quality of inclusive practices across eight countries · 2024 · DOI

  • While prior research from developed nations offers diverse perspectives on the effects of inclusive education on non-SEN students, limited evidence exists regarding its impact in developing countries.

    Students with special educational needs in regular classrooms and their peer effects on learning achievement · 2024 · DOI

  • Future studies should examine the cognitive processes that LD adults use for reading and spelling and should identify the compensatory mechanisms that LD adults may employ for reading and spelling. While these data document the persistence of learning disabilities, little is known about the underlying nature of LD adults' literacy problems.

    The adult outcomes of children with learning disabilities · 1987 · DOI

  • If c o m p a r i s o ns a m o ng e m p l o y m e nt service m o d e ls are m a de to ascertain which is superior, then t he c o m­ parisons should be limited to a single, h o m o g e n e o us client g r o up for w h om the relative efficacy of the m o d e ls is uncertain.

    Accumulating Evidence on the Benefits and Costs of Supported and Transitional Employment for Persons with Severe Disabilities · 1987 · DOI

  • In addition, instructional methodologies and intervention strategies could be examined to revitalize existing techniques and develop new procedures.

    Adaptive Behavior of Subtypes of Learning Disabled Individuals · 1987 · DOI

  • No standards are offered regarding the absolute or goal level, the relationship between the parameter (rate, frequency) and meaning- fulness criteria, or, especially, the clinical relevance of the response itself.

    Moving to Educational Validity: A Reply to Test, Spooner, and Cooke · 1987 · DOI

  • The results of this perception study support previous findings that foresaw the need for a more relevant curriculum for those entering the lower levels of the

    The Successfully Employed Worker with a Handicap: Employee/Employer Perceptions of Job Performance · 1987 · DOI

  • Another factor that needs to be studied is the number of applicants for positions advertised.

    The Supply and Demand of Special Education Faculty Members · 1987 · DOI

  • Cognitive, sensory, or physical differences that limit access to traditional instructional approaches. Limited tools, weather conditions, and time constraints that restrict hands-on activities.

    Strengthening the Learning Outcomes of SPED Learners in Agricultural Crop Production through GROW-SPED Inclusive Teaching Strategies in Technology & Livelihood Education (TLE) · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the effectiveness of GROW-SPED Inclusive Teaching Strategies in other TLE subjects. Research can investigate the impact of GROW-SPED strategies on the long-term learning outcomes of SPED learners.

    Strengthening the Learning Outcomes of SPED Learners in Agricultural Crop Production through GROW-SPED Inclusive Teaching Strategies in Technology & Livelihood Education (TLE) · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between the legal protections and the actual experiences of disabled students. The lack of a system-wide Universal Design for Learning mandate in the UC system. The lack of standardized documentation processes and accountability mechanisms in the UC system.

    Examining Structural Failures in Disability Accommodations at the University of California · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a limited understanding of the wellness-related challenges faced by medical students with disabilities. No study has simultaneously assessed depression risk in medical students with disabilities using a validated screening tool.

    Screening Medical Students for Depression Risk: The Effects of Disability Status · 2026 · DOI

  • The pre-post design without a control group limits causal inferences. The substantial heterogeneity in the needs, profiles, and developmental trajectories of individuals with intellectual disability makes it difficult to compare non-equivalent groups.

    Higher education and quality of life of persons with intellectual disability: a comparative study between Spain and Mexico · 2026 · DOI

  • Empirical research examining the multidimensional scope of inclusive higher education programs remains limited. There is a need for studies that evaluate the impact of these programs on the quality of life of individuals with intellectual disability.

    Higher education and quality of life of persons with intellectual disability: a comparative study between Spain and Mexico · 2026 · DOI

  • Faculty resistance to UDL implementation. Lack of institutional support for UDL efforts. Barriers within online systems and Canvas delivery platforms.

    UDL Takes a Village: University Faculty Reflections on Accountability and Infrastructure · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on faculty experiences with UDL implementation. There is a need for studies on the impact of UDL on faculty practice.

    UDL Takes a Village: University Faculty Reflections on Accountability and Infrastructure · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited empirical attention has been given to employees who simultaneously perform caregiving roles for people with disabilities. There is a need to understand the factors that sustain job satisfaction among employed caregivers.

    Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Working Caregivers of People with Disabilities: The Roles of Self-Efficacy, Job Autonomy, and Outcome Expectancy · 2026 · DOI

  • Barriers to entry persist in undergraduate research experiences. There is a need for programs that address these barriers and provide a foundational and adaptive experience for students.

    Implementing and Assessing an Inclusive Introductory Research Program: The OURA Lab · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited adaptation of assessment practices for learners with disabilities in inclusive secondary schools. Low implementation rate of assessment accommodation practices.

    Predictive Influence of School Management Support on Assessment Accommodation Practices for Learners with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Schools · 2026 · DOI

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