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Family Infant-Toddler Services

The KSSB Family Infant-Toddler (FIT) program, in partnership with the Kansas Early Childhood Developmental Services, offers high-quality vision services for Kansas children who are blind or visually impaired, ages birth to three, at no cost. Our collaboration allows us to provide comprehensive support and ensure that every child and their families receive the specialized care they need during these crucial early years.  

MARITES ALTUNA

Marites Altuna wearing a navy jacket with long dark hair and glasses.

TERI CHANEY

Teri Chaney smiling with short curly hair and wearing glasses.

RACHEL GHRAM

Rachel Ghram, smiling for the camera with long light brown hair and bangs and wearing glasses

DE MCDOUGALD

De McDougald smiling for the camera with long brown hair and glasses
About FIT

WE ARE COMMITTED to breaking down barriers and ensuring infants and toddlers who are blind or visually impaired receive the support they deserve.

WE BELIEVE every family facing blindness and visual impairment has the resources and guidance needed to thrive.

WE ARE PASSIONATE about supporting families during the critical early years of their child’s development. 

OUR TEAM of certified vision teachers and orientation and mobility specialists brings extensive experience working with children with visual impairments.

OUR SERVICES are free to Kansas families and local infant-toddler providers (Part C).

Services We Provide

Comprehensive Support

  • Early intervention is essential for a child’s success. Our vision providers work closely with families and their local infant-toddler service providers to address developmental concerns, enhance sensory skills, and offer strategies and accommodations tailored to each child. 
  • We conduct thorough assessments to identify their strengths and create personalized intervention plans that meet their unique needs in collaboration with the goals set by their family.
  • We participate in joint home visits as part of collaborative teaming with the local infant-toddler service providers to foster the child’s development until they transition to preschool.

Strengthening Family Connections 

  • Families play a vital role in their child’s development. To assist them on this incredible journey, we provide educational resources, workshops, and support groups to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to nurture their child’s growth. 
  • We facilitate opportunities for families to connect and share experiences through networking events and community engagement activities. 
  • Building a solid support network can be incredibly valuable, and we strive to create a sense of community for families supported by the FIT program.
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Contact Us

Email: fit@kssdb.org

Telephone: (913) 645-5645

Birth to Three Resources

Family Connect for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

Orientation and Mobility for Babies and Toddlers: A Parent’s Guide

Resources for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

KSSB FIT Providers Portal

Download the Outreach Services Map in PDF

Field Services Map jpg File

HEATHER PEDERSEN

Heather Pedersen smiling for the camera with shoulder length curly hair and wearing glasses

MELISSA SCHLEGEL

Melissa Schlegel, smiling with long brown hair and glasses

TAMMY WARFORD

Tammy Warford, smiling with long brown hair

LAURA WOHLHUTER

Laura Wohlhuter smiling for the camera with long wavy brown hair and glasses.
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