A trailblazer is someone who doesn’t necessarily have the same opportunity, the same leg up as another person. A trailblazer is somebody who has to pave that path for themselves… somebody who blazes that trail, and doesn’t look back.
~Ashley Allen
Welcome to Kansas Trailblazers Weekend at Kansas State School for the Blind. Our theme for this event is: Urban Jungle Jamboree
PLEASE READ the requirements to attend before registering your student/young adult.
- Meals & Lodging Provided
- Drop off 3:30 pm Friday, September 27th
- Pick up 12:00 pm Sunday, September 29th
Registration is limited – Register Early!!! DEADLINE TO APPLY is September 10, 2024.
Participants must be:
- Age 12-18 or Grades 6-12. KSSB Transition Students are not eligible.
- Have NO history of behavior issues including: non-compliance, elopement, aggression, etc.
- Independent in all self-care including toileting and showering.
- Independent in managing clothing and personal items.
- Independent (age appropriate) in travel/cane skills (Does not need 1:1 to travel).
- Able to locate stairs/drop-offs/obstacles in variety of environments.
- Able to independently get in and out of a vehicle.
- Have a signed waiver to participate in the KCBAS 5K, one of the weekend activities.
- Registered to attend via this Google Form.
A parent letter with more information will be sent to each applicant upon registration.
For additional information or questions, please contact
Aundrayah Shermer at ashermer@kssdb.org and/or Sue Pollan at spollan@kssdb.org.
REGISTRATION
Due to the popularity of this event, the slots fill quickly. Space is limited!
