Evaluation and Measurement of healthcare transition Preparedness, Opportunities, and WEllness in Racially/Ethnically Diverse Youth with IDD (EMPOWER) Study
What's the study about?
This study is focused on healthcare transition readiness in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers.We are recruiting youth (12-26 years) with an intellectual or developmental disability from racial/ethnic minority communities to participate with their caregiver or primary support person! Do you want to help improve healthcare for people with disabilities?
Who can participate?
Youth (12-26 years) with an intellectual or developmental disability from racial/ethnic minority communities to participate with their caregiver or primary support person.
What will participants be doing?
You will participate in two 1 hour virtual interview sessions. Caregivers will participate in 1 hour virtual interview session. Each will receive a gift card for participation in each session.
Why is this important?
It will help us learn more about the healthcare experiences of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Quick Facts
WHO:
Researchers: Sandra Vanegas and Sandy Magaña
Institution:: University of Texas at Austin Learn more about this study
WHAT:
virtual interviews youth IDD & caregivers, health
WHERE:
Virtual – interest form
INTERESTED?
Contact:
sandra.vanegas@austin.utexas.edu or
EmpowerStudy@utexas.eduEnds May 31, 2026
Study flyer:
