Children's Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI)

Children's Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) To prepare children with visual impairments to reach their highest potential in the sighted world.

Join us for our Annual Spring Fling at our main campus NEXT Thursday at 6PM! This is a free interactive parent/child eve...
03/13/2026

Join us for our Annual Spring Fling at our main campus NEXT Thursday at 6PM!

This is a free interactive parent/child event for all our families to attend. Come learn and play alongside other families and enjoy all the fun offerings of the evening:

🐴Mobile Mechanical Horse for students to ‘ride’ provided by Mane Motions Therapy Foundation
🎶Music & Movement Activity by Music Therapist Ms. Jordan
🩷Explore various sensory activities and a variety of block experiences
🛝Enjoy some outdoor play on the playground (weather permitting)

Dinner will be provided – Sign up and join us on March 19th (link in comments)

03/12/2026

Catch us at the Brookside St. Pat's Warm-Up Parade THIS Saturday at 2pm!🍀

We are excited to be back in the Brookside area to celebrate the upcoming holiday and get hyped up for Trolley Run!

If you see us there, be sure to say “hi” and tag us on social media!💚

Supporting the whole family is a part of our mission. Providing opportunities for families to connect and support each o...
03/09/2026

Supporting the whole family is a part of our mission. Providing opportunities for families to connect and support each other is the mission at work.

We hope to see ALL our families in 1 week for our free, exclusive Parent Workshop, presented by Vera Jones, “The Empathy Coach.”

Vera Jones has personally experienced the challenges and successes of having a child with visual impairment and is here to share her experience and encouragement with YOU! Join other families at all stages of life for an evening of inspiring advice, motivating conversations, and strengthening bonds with new and familiar faces.

Food & childcare IS provided ➡ sign up link in comments

We love it when we have special guests visit us in the classroom!Thank you to Kay and Ken Patterson for stopping by last...
03/05/2026

We love it when we have special guests visit us in the classroom!

Thank you to Kay and Ken Patterson for stopping by last week and handing out toy planes for all our students to enjoy! (along with all your fun woodland puppets!)

Help us thank the Overland Park Host Lions Club for their recent battery donation!We are so thankful for all the support...
03/05/2026

Help us thank the Overland Park Host Lions Club for their recent battery donation!

We are so thankful for all the support we receive from organizations like the Lions Club, who help supply and support children with visual impairments, and their families, with the tools and resources they need to reach their highest potential.

If you'd like to support our community, consider volunteering with us at the upcoming CCVI Trolley Run! https://lnkd.in/gpWamNYF

March is Social Worker Appreciation Month and we are SO thankful for our Clinical Social Worker! Kiara Ohle has been wit...
03/04/2026

March is Social Worker Appreciation Month and we are SO thankful for our Clinical Social Worker!

Kiara Ohle has been with CCVI for over 2 years and is continuously making an impact across the organization. From offering one-on-one support to families, supporting new socio-emotional groups/programs, and being a helping hand in the classroom and community, the impact of her work goes on.

We are thankful for the vast knowledge she has in her own field, but also her desire to expand her education in the field of vision.

Last week's Storytime took us on a tactile adventure to the 3 little bears! During our Sensory Friendly Storytimes, each...
02/28/2026

Last week's Storytime took us on a tactile adventure to the 3 little bears!

During our Sensory Friendly Storytimes, each story is accompanied by tactile elements from the story to give children, especially those with visual impairments, a more immersive experience of the story. Tactile elements (like the different sized bears) help children better understand the story and relate it to real life.

Join us next month on March 20th at 10:30 for another fun storytime with TVI Sarah Smith!

We can’t wait to see you cross the finish line! We look forward to seeing our families and entire community out on the c...
02/27/2026

We can’t wait to see you cross the finish line!

We look forward to seeing our families and entire community out on the course in 2 months, on April 26th! If you haven’t signed up already, now is the time! And if you have, send this post to someone you want to enjoy the CCVI Trolley Run with!

Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=97482

02/26/2026

Let's modify some writting utensils!

Modifications like these are great for children (or adults) who may need some extra assistance or motivation when it comes time for writing or drawing!

Which isyour favorite modification?

As a parent, it’s important to remember to give yourself time and love. At last week's Parent Night, Kiara Ohle helped o...
02/25/2026

As a parent, it’s important to remember to give yourself time and love. At last week's Parent Night, Kiara Ohle helped our families do just that.

Covering Caregiver Resilience, our families came together to learn different skills and mindful practices to support regulation, embodiment, and moments of calm. We hope all our families feel empowered to use the skills they’ve learned to find a sense of peace in the craziness of daily life.

Please join us for our next Parent Night on March 15th for an exclusive presentation from Vera Jones “The Empathy Coach”!
Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/xBFffkZwzz

Does your child struggle engaging at mealtime? If so, this course is for you!Join Abbey O'Neil and Nancy Gerding for a f...
02/22/2026

Does your child struggle engaging at mealtime? If so, this course is for you!

Join Abbey O'Neil and Nancy Gerding for a free 6-week course designed to help children feel safe, curious and engaged with food. To ensure individualized support and meaningful connection, SPACE IS LIMITED to 8 caregiver-child pairs; so sign up today before spots fill up!
➡https://forms.office.com/r/Tkedyp721P

If you have any questions let us know in the comments or message us directly!

Last night, the CCVI Trolley Run was recognized as the 3rd place finisher for the Top Races in KC by The Independent! W...
02/21/2026

Last night, the CCVI Trolley Run was recognized as the 3rd place finisher for the Top Races in KC by The Independent!

We are truly honored for this incredible accomplishment and are thankful to everyone who has helped make Trolley Run such a special event! With the support of our community, hundreds of kids with visual impairments can access the specialized vision support and services they need to reach their highest potential!

Make a difference by signing up and joining us on April 26th!
➡https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=97482

Address

3101 Main Street
Kansas City, MO
64111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18168412284

Website

https://www.jus

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Our doors are open for any infant to school-age child whose visual impairment is significant enough to adversely affect his or her educational performance. Children and their parents come here to discover a truly unique, positive environment with innovative and stimulating programs customized for each student.