PLoS Biology (Jun 2023)

Learning science alongside peers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Kaelin N Rubenzer,
  • Jonathan T Pierce

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002147
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 6
p. e3002147

Abstract

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"Lifelong Learning with Friends" provides diversity training to college students by having them learn science alongside adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Volunteers showed increased interest in IDD-focused research, social interaction, and advocacy.