Pikes Peak Interagency Transition Team

8/20/2015 meeting minutes

PPITT was created in 1992 to inform families what is
available for students with disabilities during and
following transition. PPITT meetings on the third
Thursday of each month permit agencies to network
and share their events. The PPITT website:
http://ppitt.org/
Agencies in attendance D11, D8, D20, D2, BOCES,
BlueStar Guide, Harmonized Brain Centers,
Independence Center, CHS Martial Arts, TRE, The
Arc PPR, ASPIRE Colorado, Special Kids Special
Families, Foundations for Successful Living, Person
Centered Learning, PP Library District, ACESO
Foundation
If an agency desires being on the daily 5pm list serve,
email ppinteragencytt@gmail.com. Those who
desire presenting at upcoming PPITT meetings: email
Carol Lampe Van Ness at cvanness13@gmail.com.
Discussion on PPITT purpose:
PPITT originally began as a way for transition
coordinators to communicate with adult programs
available to their graduating students. PPITT has
grown to include many other agencies that serve
people with disabilities. PPITTs primary meeting
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focus is the needs of the school districts transition

teams. In order to establish the natural supports in
the community for young adults with IEPs, the
transition coordinators will update PPITT on what
issues they are facing. Transition coordinators who
meet before PPITT meetings will bring their
discussion to PPITT meetings so PPITT can
determine how agencies can collaborate to serve their
needs. CDE guidelines differ significantly from adult
services. Therefore issues arise for families in
transition when attempting to bridge the gap between
school and adult services. By knowing each agencys
purpose PPITT will strive to facilitate this process for
families.
Decisions based on this discussion: At each meeting,
school district representatives will explain the issues
that their transition programs are facing. At the 9/17
meeting, PPITT will examine the CDE guidelines so
agencies are aware of the policies and procedures
school districts are required to follow.
The PPITT Annual Resource Fair is scheduled from 5-8pm
on 4/15/16. Value Care Health Clinic has offered to
be a sponsor and provide publicity. 2016 booths will
be $40. Booths might increase to $50 in 2017.

Announcements:
Cindy Powell is hosting day-time sign language from 12-2
pm for 7 weeks, starting Weds. 8/26. Though Cindy is
leaving Carmel/ACESO Foundation at the end of this
month she is available to continue providing ADA and
sign language trainings on a contractual basis.
Congratulations to Cindy for over 40 years in the
disabilities field!
In addition, Carol Lampe Van Ness is leaving Carmel
Brain Centers on 8/26. Carol will continue to provide
support and services from her home office.
Harmonized Brain Centers is hosting a free workshop
about optimizing brain function with nutrition at Gold
Hill Mesa from 6:30-8pm on Tues. 8/25.
Refreshments will be served.
Special Olympics invites volunteers and participants to
register for fall sports. The new Southeast Colorado
Special Olympics Director will be invited to PPITTs
September meeting.
Pikes Peak Library Districts Explorer program is held at
six local library branches. This month, CHS Martial
Arts is hosting self-defense classes at Penrose library
on 8/25 and Ruth Holley Library on 8/26. PPLDs
Explorer program will be introducing a new website
soon.
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Person Centered Learning and Foundations for Successful

Living are hosting an open house from 3-6:30 pm on
Thurs. 8/27.
BlueStar Guide has launched in Omaha and is expanding
to Denver this fall. There is no fee to post. For more
information, email contact_us@bluestarguide.com
Changes at The Resource Exchange (TRE):
An enrollment team was created in March to handle
the enormous influx of referrals this year. Each team
member has a specific role so that information and
assessments can effectively reach the community.
475 people have been referred to TRE since January,
150 in June and July alone. A position has been
created for transition students on the SLS waitlist.
Email Marsha Unruh munruh@tre.org for more
information.
TRE and PPITT welcomes Jennifer Westrom as a
contact for community resources! Please send your
electronic brochures to Jennifer at jwestrom@tre.org.
Budget Information:
Beginning Account Balance
Revenues
Expenses
Current Balance

3-24-2015

$2475.98
$925.00
$1339.58
$2061.40

NEXT MEETING 1PM on Thurs. 9/17

Facilitator: Hannah Widmer
Note taker: Carol Lampe Van Ness