“…Consequently, now more than ever, high school students must be equipped with tools to address the challenges that they may face (Gil, 2007). Besides preparing students academically for postsecondary settings, researchers have maintained the importance of self-advocating in these settings (Finn, Getzel, & McManus, 2008;Garrison-Wade, 2012;Getzel & Thoma, 2008;Gil, 2007;Hadley, 2006;Morningstar et al, 2010;Shaw, Madaus, & Banerjee, 2009;Skinner, 2004). Particularly, Getzel and Thoma (2008) asserted, "students with disabilities need self-determination skills to successfully transition to, adjust to, and remain in college" (p. 78).…”