Autistic individuals earn their driver’s license at a significantly lower rate than their typical peers, limiting their engagement in development adult roles. There are limited options driving and community mobility interventions. Therefore, this qualitative phenomenology was conducted to explore the lived experiences of autistic young adults who participated in a driving and community mobility bootcamp from the perspectives of participants (n=67) and their parents (n=71). The bootcamp consisted of pre-driving, driving, and community mobility skills specifically designed for the unique needs and skills of autistic teens and young adults who attended the bootcamps each year. The results included themes of 1) Embracing a sense of joy, 2) Empowering competence and emerging self-assurance, 3) Building a sense of belonging, and 4) Experiencing success. The results highlight how an intervention targeting community mobility offers impactful and meaningful gains on improved quality of life for young adults with autism and the people that support them.