Finding the right gift for someone can already be a bit stressful, but when looking for a gift for a child with a visual impairment, there can often be a few more obstacles to jump through and questions to ask. CCVI is here to make your search for toys easier! Below are a few Do’s & Don’ts of gift giving along with some of our favorite gift recommendations from our very own staff!
Read MoreThis year, CCVI celebrated White Cane Safety Day in a new way with a Walk-A-Thon and community celebration! Between the live music, face paint, fun activities and endless signs showing support of White Canes, the day was like no other! Read more about our celebration!
Read MoreChildren’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) has launched a new program offered to community organizations that ensures individuals who are blind or visually impaired have access to beloved experiences in Kansas City and surrounding areas. Our first partner: The WWI Museum & Memorial!
Read MoreLast month, a few members of CCVI’s Leadership attended the AER International Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, where CCVI was recognized as an industry leading presenter. Read more about the importance of this conference and CCVI’s attendance, as well as a few key takeaways!
Read MoreAs we close out the Extended School Year, we say goodbye to our graduates and hello to new chapters at CCVI!
Read MoreTo combat the changes and stresses of the new school year, we decided to ask the professionals for some helpful insight. Here are all the best tips and advice from our Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) for preparing for the school year….
Read MoreFor parents, summer can often bring its own challenges, especially when your child has a visual impairment or multiple disabilities. Regardless though, we believe summer should be enjoyed by everyone! So, whether your family enjoys outdoor adventures or likes staying in for some fun, check out some of our favorite inclusive and adaptive summertime activities!
Read MoreRain or shine, if there is one thing that truly captures the essence of Trolley Run, it is its people! Read more about the impact of the 36th Annual CCVI Trolley Run!
Read MoreAdapting is nothing new for parents and caregivers who have a child, or children with a visual impairment. The inclusion of sensory-rich toys is empowering and brings forth intention and motivation. Read more about Kiara’s Corner.
Read MoreHow baby doll circle time lends itself to Conscious Discipline.
Read MoreMarch is Social Worker Appreciation Month, and thanks to the Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County, CCVI has now hired a full-time social worker! Meet Kiara Ohle…
Read MoreNeed help getting gift ideas for a child? We’re launching out 2023 Holiday Gift Giving Guide where we will be sharing some tips and tricks on how to adapt and create toys.
Read MoreBetween Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday, Christmas, and the New Year, the unofficial ‘giving season’ has finally arrived. With numerous businesses and organizations seeking donations, the process of deciding where you'd like your contributions to make the most impact can be both overwhelming and stressful.
Read MoreChildren’s Center for the Visually Impaired and Alphapointe teamed up once again for our Beep Kickball league to provide children with vision impairments an opportunity to build social skills, stay active, play an adaptation of a beloved past time.
Read MoreHalloween is right around the corner; however, this childhood staple can often be a stressful time for families of children with visual impairments.
Read MoreWhite Cane Safety Day, which happens on October 15th every year, is all about celebrating something that one CCVI parent is calling their child’s ‘superpower’ to navigate her world, the long white cane.
Read MoreOne of the biggest misconceptions in the field of vision is that an eye exam paints the whole picture of what a child can and cannot see.
Read MoreThe B.R.I.T.E. Act is a significant step toward progress for children who are blind and visually impaired. Find out how it effects you!
Read MoreCCVI’s Board President Announces Executive Director Hiring
Read MoreA letter from Caryll Schultz announcing Kerry Boehm as Interim Executive Director.
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