This study examined the school-to-community transition experiences of hearing young adults and young adults who are deaf. Independent variables included hearing status, gender, and, for the deaf group, residential and mainstream school placement. Dependent variables addressed employment, independent living, and social experiences. Overall, the hearing persons exhibited more success than the deaf persons from either mainstream or residential schools. Gender differences did not uniformly favor men, as women outperformed men on selected variables. Suggestions for improving transition programs for persons who are deaf are provided.
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