Presenter
Olivia Rousseau
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
Young adults with disabilities want to gain employment but are much less likely to be employed than the general population, despite research showing that being employed increases the quality of life for this population. Occupational therapists are well-equipped to tackle this issue due to the unique skillset of helping individuals with disabilities do the things they want and need to do every day, which includes employment, assessing the work environment, and helping them gain the skills needed to become employed. This scoping review aims to answer this question: How does post-secondary skills training impact job-readiness for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities?
Faculty Mentor
Kathryn Burke, O.T.D., OTR/L
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Rousseau, Olivia, "Job Readiness for Young Adults with IDD" (2026). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 311.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/311
