Purpose:

QUEST 1821 serves students who qualify for an 18-21-year-old program through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The program prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, such as living independently, obtaining a job, navigating the community, and accessing local resources.

QUEST 1821 provides students with a transition service that allows them to access the community, obtain and practice daily living skills, and prepare them for life after graduation.

Who We Serve:

QUEST 1821 serves students in the Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth area who have 18-21 services identified in their IEP.

Service Provisions:

QUEST 1821 provides services as outlined in the IEP. These services may include:

• Transition Services
• Vocational Services
• Speech
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Transportation
• Assistive Technology
• Recreation
• Specialized Instruction

Students will have the opportunity to develop daily living skills and skills to increase independence. The skills that may be introduced and addressed include:

• Cooking
• Grooming and taking care of personal image
• Cleaning
• Developing a grocery list and shopping for items
• Managing a bank account
• Resume writing and job interviewing
• Accessing community resources
• Navigating the community
• Paying bills
• Developing a personal time schedule
• Prioritizing tasks
• Recreation and Leisure skills

Students Students who attend QUEST 1821 will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities. These activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Community navigation activities
• JCCC CLEAR classes
• KCKCC Pioneer Career Center
• Grocery Shopping
• Community scavenger hunts
• On the job training at a worksite
• Community Service Learning
• Obtaining a state ID or driver's license
• Establishing a bank account
• Exploring housing options
• Exploring job options
• Connecting with outside agencies
• Participating in local recreational activities such as bowling, fishing, hiking, etc.