Life Start is a functional life skills program incorporating meaningful, purposeful, and obtainable life skills activities for students with disabilities. This evidence-based program uses task analysis, facilitated by the occupational therapist, to provide optimal participation and successful outcomes for life skills and job skills tasks. Life Start aims to motivate and inspire students with disabilities to reach their full potential. By engaging in meaningful occupations, students will build confidence and develop skills necessary for living independently. In addition, exposure to job opportunities will prepare them for success as they transition to post-high and onto further pursuits in adulthood. Life Start utilizes the Model of Human Occupation as the focus of the program is on helping students overcome intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to success.
