Enhancing Transition Services for High School Students with Disabilities: The WorkWISE Program (Work Instruction, Support and Education)

Authors

• Kierstin Charlier, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
• Tyece Cherry, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-4-2026

Comments

Presentation: 14:54

Capstone projects were completed in partial fulfillment of the doctoral degree in occupational therapy at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Table of Contents

1. Fairwold Academy Overview
2. Needs Assessment
3. Study Methods
4. Volunteer Job Coaches
5. Community Partner & Education
6. Interdisciplinary Education
7. Video Modeling
8. Limitations & Future Research
9. Thank You!
10. References

Recommended Citation

Charlier, Kierstin and Cherry, Tyece, "Enhancing Transition Services for High School Students with Disabilities: The WorkWISE Program (Work Instruction, Support and Education)" (2026). Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program Capstone Presentations. Paper 103.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otdcapstones/103

Language

English