Transitioning into adulthood is a monumental experience, producing a host of emotions. Preparing middle and high school students with Moderate Intellectual Disability (MOID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for post-secondary employment after graduation requires planning, preparation, and practicing of employability skills. This capstone focuses on creating a classroom vocational skills training program (CVSTP), introduced by an occupational therapy (OT) practitioner that will provide daily practice of social, life, and job skills in classrooms. Students with disabilities secure employment less frequently than their typical peers after graduation, resorting to living with parents and family members. Meaningful interaction with society may be limited, while depending on disability for financial support. The lack of practice of vocational, social, and life skills creates a gap in employment for individuals with disabilities. OT can support a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals to develop vocational skills needed for MOID and ASD students to become an empowered and instrumental citizen in society.
