by TTAIT | Jul 17, 2023 | In the News, Recent Stories
Meet the 2023 New Champion: Kim Riley In 2019, Kim Riley founded The Transition Academy (TTA) with a mission to make economic inclusion a reality for youth with disabilities, especially for young people of color who have been historically failed by systems. As the mom...
by TTAIT | Jun 22, 2023 | Announcements and News Releases, Celebration
Kansas City, MO – The Transition Academy’s Kim Riley is honored to be named the 2023 EALA New Champion! Our passion for promoting equity in education has made us a champion for change. You can hear Kim explaining what this opportunity means to us at TTA here: ...
by TTAIT | Apr 20, 2023 | In the News
Source: Flatland, KCPT-TV. By Vicky Diaz-Camacho and Cody Boston. Gerald Mitchell, 17, is happiest around his cousins, playing Mario Kart and being in the kitchen. Gerald, who was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old, is timid and soft-spoken. But he is quick to...
by TTAIT | Apr 6, 2023 | In the News
Source: KCTV News. By Joseph Hennessy. Kansas City, MO. (KCTV) – The Transition Academy alongside Down Syndrome Innovations, and Sherwood Autism Center are back for its second annual DiversAbility College and Career Fair. CEO of The Transition Academy Kim Riley...
by TTAIT | Apr 6, 2023 | In the News
Source: KCUR Radio, Up To Date with Steve Kraske. By Steve Kraske, Elizabeth Ruiz Employment for workers with disabilities has reached a record high, but one Kansas City mom says it’s not enough. Local groups are taking a more individualized approach to hiring,...