CAT-AID / CVAT — Adult ID Assessment and Vocational Profile
For clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, special educators, vocational evaluators. Use with the official NIEPID manuals. This page does not reproduce items. Screening and planning only.
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Use this page with the official manuals: CAT-AID (Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities) and CVAT (Comprehensive Vocational Assessment Tool), developed by NIEPID. Record ratings from the manuals to build a vocational profile and training plan.
Official manuals and context
- NIEPID publications catalogue. Browse publications
- About CAT-AID and NIEPID work on adult vocational assessment are listed in institute documents. Project outcomes
- NIEPID tender schedule referencing CAT-AID print editions. Tender doc
Purchase or access the official manuals for item wording, scoring and interpretation. This page records results only.
Client and assessor
CAT-AID domain ratings
Open NIEPID catalogueUse the official CAT-AID items and scoring rules. For each domain, choose the rating recorded in the manual and add brief notes. Colors show need level. You can add or remove domains to match the manual’s structure.
CVAT vocational evaluation
Record findings from the CVAT manual across key segments. Use work samples or simulated tasks per protocol. Enter 0–4 ratings and notes.
Strengths, preferences, supports
Job match and training plan
List potential job roles and training steps. Use NSQF or SCPwD context per your state. Do not enter confidential employer data.
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Summary
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CAT-AID / CVAT report
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FAQ
What are CAT-AID and CVAT
CAT-AID is a comprehensive tool for adult life and work readiness in persons with intellectual disability. CVAT is a vocational evaluation framework. Both are developed by NIEPID and are used for assessment, planning, placement and rehabilitation in Indian settings.
Are these instruments free to reproduce
Item wording and scoring rules remain with the rights holders. This page does not reproduce items. Clinicians should use the official manuals and record ratings here for reporting.
How are colors decided
0 or 1 shows minimal need, 2 shows moderate need, 3 or 4 shows high need. Map your manual’s cut-offs if they differ.
Do you store data
No. Data is saved to your browser only. The share link encodes ratings in the URL on your device.
What about UDID and certification
Use DEPwD 2024 notified guidelines and your state Medical Board procedures for certification and UDID. This page is for recording and planning.
References and credits
- NIEPID publications catalogue listing “Comprehensive Assessment Tool for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.” Link
- NIEPID project outcomes noting development of CAT-AID for adult vocational assessment and planning. Link
- NIEPID tender schedule referencing printed editions of CAT-AID. Link
Item wording belongs to the issuing authority. This page provides a recording and reporting aid and links back to official materials. No endorsement is implied.