
What Comes After High School? You don’t have to figure it out on your own!
TTA Workshop Connects Families with Community Partners For families of youth with disabilities, one question tends to hover over everything as graduation approaches: what comes

The Transition Academy’s First Summer Program: Real World Learning in the Classroom
Every job starts with a first shift, even if that’s in a classroom. This summer, The Transition Academy launched its summer program for students with

TTA Students in the Spotlight: The Reverse Career Fair
At the 2026 KC DiversAbility College and Career Fair, The Transition Academy’s reverse career fair gave our students something most career events never do: the

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