Ability Awareness
Now in its fifth year, KBTC’s award-winning Ability Awareness project is an ongoing partnership with Federal Way Public Schools that uses the power of public media to create opportunities for youth with disabilities to share their voices, experiences, and skills.
Through partnerships with the Employment Transition Program (ETP) and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) program, scholars explore career awareness, workplace and life skills, independent living, and media production. Whether sharing their experiences on the job, demonstrating skills, interviewing others, or stepping behind the camera, scholars have opportunities to tell stories, build skills, and bring their perspectives to public media.
In 2026, Ability Awareness received a NETA Public Media Award in the Education category for Educational Resources for the Classroom, recognizing the program’s work to use public media, education, and authentic representation to amplify scholar voices.
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Ability Awareness 2026
ETP On the Job: How to Make a Vanilla Latte
ETP scholars take us behind the counter and show us how they make a vanilla latte while demonstrating their skills on the job.
KBTC Video Production Workshop with the DHH Program
DHH scholars explore careers in media while building hands-on video production skills in interviewing, camera work, and storytelling.
DHH Interviews Shannon Doolittle
DHH scholars put their video production skills into action as they interview Shannon Doolittle and gain experience creating their own media.
ETP On the Job: Garden Tips
ETP scholars take us into the garden to share helpful gardening tips while demonstrating the skills they use on the job.
Ability Awareness 2025
Self Care
Taking Care of Myself at Work
Taking care of yourself at work isn't always easy. Here are some tips for staying healthy and productive on the job.
Social Skills
Reasons I Like Being Part of a Community
Everyone wants to feel included. Join ETP scholars as they share what being part of a community means to them.
Career Awareness
Why I Like Working
ETP scholars share why having a job means more than just getting a paycheck.