Annual Transition Planning Conference
BCI’s annual Transition Conference is an informative and empowering event designed for individuals with disabilities and their families, as well as educators, counselors, case managers, and funders focused on fostering successful transitions to adult life and independence.
Join us for the 2025 Transition Planning Conference, an essential event designed to guide individuals with disabilities and their families through the critical journey of transitioning from school to adulthood. This year’s theme is Own Your Journey: Life, Work, and Independence. The conference will offer valuable resources, expert speakers, and actionable strategies to ensure a smooth and successful transition to employment, independent living, and community engagement.
What to Expect
- Insightful sessions on education, employment, and independent living
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals, service providers, and advocates
- Tools and strategies for navigating post-secondary pathways and career options
- Inspiration from success stories and lived experiences of individuals with disabilities
Who Should Attend
- Individuals with disabilities and their families
- Educators, transition specialists, and vocational rehabilitation professionals
- Employers and community service providers
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and plan for a brighter future!
2025 Event schedule
8:00 AM: Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Resource Fair Opens
8:30 AM: Welcome, Expectations for the Day
8:45 AM: Opening Session/Keynote Speaker
9:30 AM: Break/Transition to First Breakout Session
9:45 AM: Breakout Session 1
10:30 AM: Break/Resource Fair
11:00 AM: Breakout Session 2
11:45 AM: Lunch/Resource Fair
12:15 PM: Closing Session
1:00-1:30 PM: Resource Fair
Save the Date:
Friday, September 19, 2025
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
1 Ameristar Blvd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
keynote speaker
frankie kietzman
Frankie Kietzman is a passionate autism advocate, legal guardian for her brother, and experienced behavior consultant for Lawrence Public Schools, bringing over a decade of hands-on expertise in supporting autistic individuals through teaching and national training. She’s a recognized contributor to the Academic Readiness Intervention System (ARIS) and proudly serves on the boards of Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) and the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD). Whether she’s speaking on stage, writing articles, or sharing insights online, Frankie brings research and lived experience together to champion inclusive, accessible systems for all.
