Kansas State School for the Blind

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Kansas State School for the Blind

Kansas State School for the Blind is a State Agency dedicated to the education of students who are vi We will always maximize instructional time with students.

Our Vision:
The right help, at the right time, in the right location for students with visual impairments. Our Beliefs:
We should create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to maximize his potential. Individuals should be encouraged to strive for their dreams and be supported in developing a plan to reach them. Each person (staff and students) has personal gifts and strengths

that should be recognized, utilized and nurtured. This school continually impacts the ability of each student to lead a productive and fulfilling life. All students can learn; we encourage students to be life-long, self-directed learners. Our Parameters:
We will always work together as a team in collaboration with all stakeholders. We will always provide learning experiences that lead to greater independence. We will always have high expectations of all individuals in their work and interactions. We will always make sure the Expanded Core Curriculum is part of every child's program. We will always treat individuals with dignity and respect and will not tolerate words or actions that demean an individual. Staff:
KSSB has some of the most talented and creative teachers to be found anywhere. Most are licensed specialists in Blindness and Visual Impairments and many have additional specializations such as math or science or areas of disability (i.e., Deaf-Blind or Learning Disabilities). All staff members function as a part of a multidisciplinary team which guides the education of each student. Among these team members are Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Rehabilitation Teachers, Social Workers, a Music Therapist, Nurses, a Dietary Specialist, Occupational and Physical Therapists, a School Psychologist, a Low Vision Optometrist, an Activity Therapist, Braille Transcribers, and a Speech Therapist.

06/12/2026

🌟 Day 4 of ESY is in the books, and Week 1 of community outings is officially wrapped! 🌟

We had another absolutely fantastic day of learning, exploring, and growing. Here is a look at what our amazing students and staff were up to today:

🤸‍♂️ Mercury Gymnastics: A huge shout out to Mercury Gymnastics for hosting us again! Our students had a blast wrapping up our community outings for the week.

🏦 First National Bank at the Legends: Our KS PREP students visited the team at First National Bank for a super informative presentation. They learned all about checking, savings, loans, and the ins and outs of banking—and had a great time doing it! Thank you for investing in our students' financial literacy! (Check them out here: https://www.firststateks.com/locations/legends)

☕ Classroom 31 Coffee Station: How could we forget?! Classroom 31 officially launched their Cold Coffee Brew Station today! They are working hard and raising funds for an amazing cause: Abilities KC! Be sure to get your caffeine fix and support our students!

👮‍♂️ Special Thanks: A big thank you to our School Resource Officer, Dave Mitchell, who stopped by and kept Classrooms 22 and 27 busy and engaged today. We love our community partners!

⚽ Preschool World Cup: Our youngest learners continued to hone their Argentina soccer skills today. The energy and teamwork on the field were unmatched!

🏫 Domain Rotations: All of our other classes stayed busy rotating through their core domains, working hard on:

Social Skills 🤝 (practicing teamwork, sharing, and communication all day long!)

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 🧼

Access Technology 💻

Recreation and Leisure 🎨

Makerspace / STEM 🚀

We are so proud of the hard work, curiosity, and joy our students brought to every single activity today. Bring on Day 5! ☀️🎒

06/11/2026

Day 3 of KSSB’s Extended School Year is a wrap, and our students are absolutely crushing it here in Kansas City! ☀️🏫💪

For "Get Your Kicks in 2026," our focus is all about pushing limits, building independence, and trying new things. Today, these amazing students worked incredibly hard across all of our ECC domains—from mastering independent living skills and leveling up their assistive tech, to navigating the community with orientation and mobility.

Every single milestone deserves to be celebrated. These kids are showing up, putting in the work, and having a blast doing it!

We are so proud of their dedication. Bring on Day 4! 🛣️✨

06/10/2026

☀️ Day 2 of ESY is in the books, and the energy is unmatched! ☀️Our students have been absolute rockstars navigating their daily rotations. Every day, they are working hard, trying new things, and building incredible skills across all of our core domains. From mastering independent living in ADL (Activities of Daily Living) to getting creative in the Makerspace, fine-tuning communication in Social Skills, utilizing Assistive Technology (AT), and staying active in Rec & Leisure—our classrooms are buzzing with growth and learning! 💻🎨🏆

Speaking of staying active... we want to give a massive SHOUTOUT to Mercury Gymnastics (https://www.mercurygymnastics.com/)! 🤸‍♂️✨ They are hosting our students for Community Outings this week, and we are so incredibly grateful for their support and partnership in giving our kids such a fun, active, and welcoming environment to explore.

But that's not all! The hard work doesn't stop with our rotations: Our KS PREP Program and Project SEARCH have been incredibly busy diving straight into their schedules and working hard on their programs every single day! 💼👏

And our amazing Preschool crew got to cool off and hit the pool today! 🏊‍♂️☀️We are so proud of every single one of our students and staff for making Day 2 a massive success. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings! 🎒🌟

06/08/2026

Kickin’ off ESY 2026! 👟✨

Day ONE of Get Your Kicks is officially in the books, and wow, what a wonderful start! Today was all about getting to know each other, mastering our new schedules, and organizing our week for success. 📝🗓️

The big question of the evening: Who is more exhausted… the teachers or the students?! 😴

It was a super fun, high-energy day, and we are so excited for the rest of the week. Time to get some rest and do it all again tomorrow! 🎒❤️

06/07/2026

⚽️ Kicking Off ESY 2026! ⚽️
The wait is officially over! Today, we welcomed most of our amazing Extended Day (Dorm) students from all across Kansas as they moved in and settled. The energy on campus is already incredible, and we can’t wait to welcome the rest of our students when our programs officially begin tomorrow, (Monday) morning at 8:00 AM!

🌟 Our Theme: Get Your Kicks in 2026!
With the FIFA World Cup action taking over Kansas City this summer, we are bringing that same global excitement right into our hallways!

Each of our classrooms has adopted a country that has made the KC area their home base for the tournament. Get ready to travel the world this summer as we explore the cultures, games, and spirits of:

🇪🇨 Ecuador

🇦🇷 Argentina

🇳🇱 The Netherlands

🇹🇳 Tunisia

🇨🇼 Curaçao

🇦🇹 Austria

🇩🇿 Algeria

🎒 Ready, Set, GOAL!
Our teachers and staff spent last week diving into a busy Orientation and Training Day. They’ve drawn up the perfect playbook, decorated the stadiums (classrooms!), and are officially ready to bring their A-game for an unforgettable Extended School Year.

Tomorrow - - Bring your smiles, your energy, and your team spirit!

Let's make this the best summer yet. Game on, ESY! 🏆✈️

06/04/2026

Ready to make an impact throughout the state of Kansas? We want YOU! Join our team and help students with visual impairments achieve their full potential! Now hiring:

- Middle School / High School Teacher
- Instructional Assistant (1:1)
- Substitute Instructional Assistant
- Field Services COMS - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
- TSVI - Family Infant-Toddler (FIT) Services

For full job postings, visit https://kansasblind.gov/employment/

05/29/2026

💼 WE ARE HIRING! 💼

We are looking for an extraordinary 1:1 Instructional Assistant to join our school family! This role is all about providing dedicated support to amazing students with visual impairments and unique learning needs.

If you love helping others succeed and want to be part of an uplifting environment, look no further!

The Triple Threat:
✅ Great Pay
✅ Great Benefits
✅ Great Team

Apply today and start making a real difference Monday through Friday!

👇 Apply here:
Human Resource Ofice
Phone Number: 913-305-3004
E-Mail: [email protected]

05/28/2026

Planning to catch up on reading this summer?📚 Take a listen to KSSB Derailed Podcast to hear from Kia Boyd of KIRC and Certified Braille Transcriber Chris Gray on their quick picks AND where to go to enter the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled's Summer Reading Challenge!
Link: https://discover-podcasting.simplecast.com/episodes/kssb-derailed-how-we-read

Want to relive some of the best KSSB memories? Tune into How We Once Were where alumni recap some of their favorite experiences.
Link: https://discover-podcasting.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-once-were

Image: A train labeled "KSSB" has big plumes of smoke coming out of it. In the foreground is a face with 2 eyes looking upward. The words "Derailed" are displayed on a thought cloud

05/21/2026

MOOD: School’s OUT for summer! 🌞

Thank you to every person who made it an incredible year: from our F.I.T. team who serve the littlest learners, to the dedicated professionals in our Early Childhood, Instructional, Dorm and Related Services on-campus team, to the Field Service travelers working with students and districts throughout the state, to the resource providers, custodians, IT, administrators, maintainance staff, and countless partners who help us do the work. We couldn’t live our mission of the right help at the right time in the right location for students with visual impairments without you! Have a great Memorial Day weekend - can’t wait to “kick” it at ESY! ⚽️ 😊

Image: A student in a wheel chair wearing glasses holds up a tie-dye shirt that reads “School’s Out for Summer” in black with a canoe and lake scene.

05/20/2026

A huge thank you to the Kansas City Kansas Police Department - KCKPD for assisting with a fishing trip to Big 11 Lake! Students had so much fun and everyone caught a fish thanks to the expert fishing skills of our officer helpers!

A huge thank you also goes out to Minnesota Bait & Tackle for donating all of the tackle and bait!!

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1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS
66102

Website

http://www.kansasblind.gov/

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