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KSSB Webinar for Parents – Understanding your child’s technology needs with Dr. Ting
Live Webinar with Dr. Ting Siu KSSB is hosting a free live webinar with Dr. Ting Siu on Tuesday, July 14th from 7-8:30 pm CST! Register now, spots are limited! See details below: Does it seem intimidating to know what and how to advocate for your students' technology needs? Implementing…
Enjoy the Eagle Update for October 2019
Image Description: Four pumpkins on a table. Pumpkin 1: a black spider painted on the front. Pumpkin 2: carved missiles flying out of a plane. Pumpkin 3: It has two eyes carved in the shape of pumpkins and a mouth in the shape of a bat. Pumpkin 4: The side…
Space Camp Week for Students who have a Visual Impairment
Image Description: A circle with stars in the background and the words SCIVIS in print and braille in the center. Around the top edge reads Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students. On the bottom edge are the words: Adventure, Challenge, and Education. "Standing in Astronaut Shoes" By: Pam Arbeiter,…
From Puppy to Guide Dog
Teamwork - Handler and Guide Dog! By Christian Puett September 08, 2019 When you see a dog walking with an individual who is blind, you may wonder how they go from a cute, playful puppy to a valuable partner with a significant job to do. Dog guides or guide dogs…
First KC Blind All-Stars Foundation 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk.
Run, don’t walk... To register for the first KC Blind All-Stars Foundation 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, Sept. 21. You don’t want to miss out on a chance to support the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB). What: KC Blind All-Stars 5K benefitting Kansas State School for the…
Let’s Keep Reading
Braille Literacy is Key!! All students benefit from instruction in literacy, and it is especially crucial for students who read braille. A question often asked is "Where can I get books in braille for my child, grandchild, cousin, friend..." There are several options to get braille books in the hands…
Enjoy – Fun and Safety on the Playground
Consider Adding Contrast to Playground Equipment for Children who have Low Vision Photo: wood swing seat connected to chain link. By Judy Imber, COMS 8-22-2019 As the new school year begins, playground safety is often a concern and the topic of modifying the environment by painting contrast colors on poles…
Enjoy the School Year – “You Got This.”
Welcome Back to School! by Susan Threinen 8-20-2019 It’s that time of year again. Time for aisle upon aisle of school supplies, brightly colored backpacks, and harried parents referring to multiple “back to school” checklists, hoping that this is the last store they will have to go to. Getting a…