
The Transition Academy Students Take Flight with Aspire Aviation Academy and Red Tail Academy
This week, some of our Transition Academy students from Hogan Preparatory Academy stepped into a world many of them had only seen from the ground.

From Swope Health to Systems Change: Kim Riley’s Journey of Impact
Kim Riley, founder and CEO of The Transition Academy, is a powerhouse advocate for students with disabilities—and her journey began at Swope Health. In a

KC Star Article: Celebrating Kim Riley’s Vision for Disability Employment and Economic Inclusion
The Kansas City Star recently featured Kim Riley, founder of The Transition Academy, in a profile piece by J.M. Banks. Kim’s story is a testament to

Future Focused: Reimagining Education for Youth Who Learn Differently
A New Journey Begins for The Transition Academy The Transition Academy believes in the potential of every young person. We also believe their true potential

Kim Riley’s “Accessible Podcast Interview”
On this episode of the “Accessible” podcast, Kim Riley highlighted how The Transition Academy is actively disrupting traditional systems to better support youth with disabilities

Job coaches help youth with disabilities transition from school to employment
Gerald Mitchell and his mother Michelle were featured on the KCUR radio show Up To Date highlighting the connections he made at last yeat’s KC