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Transition Materials

One Page Transition Informational flyer

What Are Pre-ETS?

Pre-ETS programming is available to students aged 14-26 with a documented disability who are enrolled in high school or post-secondary education/training.

Transition to Adulthood

Transition Timeline

BSBP provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with visual impairments between the ages of 14 and 26. Rehabilitation Professionals will work with you and your student to ensure that these services are provided or arranged. Services can be provided in groups or to students individually. Rehabilitation Professionals will coordinate services with your local Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired (TCVI) and/or other local partners.
VR Checklist TItle

VR Checklist

This checklist can help you and your student prepare for Pre-Employment Transition Services offered by the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program.
College Prep Program Video

College Prep Program

Students who are blind or visually impaired have an opportunity for a college experience prior to becoming full-time students.  The program is designed to provide BSBP consumers with training and skills needed to become successful full-time college students.  Students will take online academic classes from WMU, and BSBP staff will provide Pre-ETS instruction toward college readiness.

Camp Transition Zone Video

Camp Transition Zone

Students ages 14 - 21 will be learning new vocational skills with the help of BSBP trained staff.  This Camp includes Pre-Employment Transition Services with a focus on work-readiness, career exploration and independent living.  Students can participate in teambuilding activities, fun and learning activities.  

Transition in the News

WKAR Video

Genesis learns how STEM is integral to transition services for the visually impaired. Transition Services Manager Shannon McVoy takes Genesis on a tour of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She shows Genesis how the BSBP provides vocational skills and adaptive technology training to empower people in achieving their education and career goals!
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