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.
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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.
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.
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KU - TPE
Original Presentation Date: December 2025
KU - TPE presented on their inclusive college certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
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CDDO Overview and Eligibility Training
Original Presentation Date: October 2025
Sandra Griffith from the Johnson County CDDO presented information on:
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What the CDDO is
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What services the CDDO coordinates
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Eligibility requirements for ID/D waiver
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Stephanie Coleman
Original Presentation Date: April 2023
Stephanie Coleman, Family Discipline Supervisor at LEND, provides an overview of all things transition related.
Links to slides and provided handouts are below.
Yvette Steele
Original Presentation Date: May 2024
Yvette Steele from Snap IT provides information regarding their technology training programs for neurodiverse individuals.
Links to slides and provided handouts are below.
Courtney Barden
Original Presentation Date: November 2024
Courtney Barden from Johnson County Community College presents on CLEAR classes and the CONNECT program offered at JCCC.
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Laura Pederzani
Original Presentation Date: January 2025
Laura Pederzani from Arcare presented information on Life Care Plans and Special Needs Trusts.
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Leia Holley
Original Presentation Date: March 2025
Leia Holley from Families Together presents on person-centered planning and transition assessments.
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Lola Kernell
Original Presentation Date: September 2025
Lola Kernell, advocacy coordinator at Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, presented to students on ways to advocate for yourself and others.
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Sarah Beren
Original Presentation Date: November 2025
Sarah Beren, Blue Valley and JCCC Career-Ready Programs District Coordinator, provided an overview of each certificate available in the Career-Ready program and what requirements a student needs to meet to be successful in the program.
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