Ability Awareness

The Ability Awareness project is an ongoing partnership between KBTC and the Federal Way Public Schools Special Education and Employment Transition Program to support neurodivergent youth and youth with disabilities in creating short-form videos addressing life skills that all young people need for transitioning to the workplace and independent living. Each season, we try to address one topic from each of our key themes: Self Care, Social Skills, and Career Awareness.

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.

Self Care

More than Friends

How do romantic relationships differ from friendships? What are some healthy ways to navigate our emotions when developing connections with others?

Social Skills

What is a Problem?

What sorts of problems can we handle on our own? What sorts of problems do we need help with, and who can support us when we have them?

Career Awareness

What is a Job?

What is the difference between a job and a hobby? How do we balance what we like to do with our other responsibilities? 

Self Care

What is Mental Health?

How can we help ourselves and others when we're struggling with our mental health?

Social Skills

Making Friends as an Adult

Why is it important to have friends as an adult? What are some healthy ways we can make friends as we get older?

Career Awareness

Money Management

What does it mean to "manage your money?" What sorts of exciting things can you do if you manage your money well?

Self Care

What is Self Care?

What are some ways we can take care of ourselves so we can stay healthy for life and work?

Social Skills

Good Behavior at Work

What is appropriate behavior at work, and what can we do if we feel overwhelmed?

Career Awareness

What are Conversations

What are conversations, and why are they important? What sorts of things should we be careful about sharing?

2024 Ability Awareness VIP Screening and Awards Event

2023 Ability Awareness VIP Screening and Awards Event