Transition Tuesday Presentations

The BV Transition Team hosts Transition Tuesdays once a month during the school year to help families learn more about resources and services in our community. These presentations are hosted via Zoom on the second Tuesday of every month. Upcoming Transition Tuesday presentations will be posted to the Transition Related Events calendar on the main page of this website. If a presentation was able to be recorded, it will be posted below for families to review.

Please note: Blue Valley School District #229 does not necessarily recommend or endorse providers included in this or any subsequent notices. All information provided on the following links is for information purposes only and should not be considered as an endorsement.

College Living Experience

Planning and Packing for the Adventure of Life After High School

Original Presentation Date: September 2022

Stephanie Decker from College Living Experience presented information to help parents prepare their students for adult living and to start thinking of what they can do today to help their child become more independent. Stephanie also discussed questions to consider when looking at colleges, supports, or programs.

Ability KC

Ability KC

Original Presentation Date: November 2022

Nancy Petersen, community liaison with Ability KC presented on all of the services provided by Ability KC. They offer a wide array of services including a peer model preschool, a driving program offering an occupational therapy evaluation, pre-driver training, as well as, complete driving evaluations, rehab therapies for anyone facing neurological issues including post concussive syndrome, rare disease, stroke, brain injury, traumatic and non-traumatic alike. Ability KC also offers employment services for those with developmental disabilities who need support determining appropriate employment, or obtaining employment. They serve all ages and take all insurances. Ability KC offers a charity program for those adults with MO or KS Medicaid in need of medical rehabilitation.

Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts

Attorney Leslie Byram

Attorney Jim Berger, Berger Estate & Elder Law, PA

Original Presentation Date: December 2022

Attorney Leslie Byram presented information on Power of Attorney and Guardianship, including when a Power of Attorney is an appropriate choice for your child.

Attorney Jim Berger presented information on Special Needs Trusts and estate planning. A Special Needs Trust allows families to provide support and improve an individual's quality of life.

Project SEARCH

Forrest Austin

Original Presentation Date: January 2023

Forrest Austin, lead instructor with Project SEARCH, explains what Project SEARCH is, how it can benefit young adults with disabilities, and what the application process looks like.

For more information, please visit the JOCO Project SEARCH website.

Links to Project SEARCH application forms are below. There are 3 parts to the application.