HCC VAST Academy Transition Vocational Program for Special Needs, IDD, Autism, Learning Differences

Mary Ann Hughes of Special Family Transitions interviews Sue Moraska, Program Director of Houston Community College’s Vocational Advancement and Skill Training Academy (VAST), to share information with families looking for post-high school options for their loved ones with Autism or an Intellectual or Developmental Disability.
VAST is a two year certificate program, ideal for neurodiverse individuals who have graduated high school, to focus on workplace and executive functioning skills, in an academic setting. This transition program prepares students for the workplace and for future academic endeavors.
For more information about the program or the application process, please visit hccs.edu/vast or contact Sue Moraska at 713-718-6833 or [e-mail]
From the VAST website:
VAST Academy provides post-secondary transition programs and comprehensive support services, which lead to meaningful credentials, employment and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Opportunities include vocational certificates, pre-college and freshman success bridge courses, career readiness credentials, internships and employment assistance offered through an inclusive, relevant and affordable avenue.
Mary Ann Hughes of Special Family Transitions is committed to helping families with children with disabilities as they face special needs divorce and other life transitions. For more information, please visit www.specialfamilytransitions.com