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.

01/21/2026

Braille doesn't compete with technology; it compliments it.

➡️Invented in 1824, braille is often seen as obsolete in our new higher tech world.

➡️Despite this, braille is the building block of literacy for many blind and visually impaired individuals. Cultivating independence, enhancing education, and increasing employment opportunities.

Join us TOMRROW for our first Bright Start Storytime of 2026! Families with infants to preschool aged children, of ALL a...
01/16/2026

Join us TOMRROW for our first Bright Start Storytime of 2026!

Families with infants to preschool aged children, of ALL abilities, are welcomed to attend! Various adaptations for children with visual impairments, and other disabilities, are what makes our story times extra special!✨💙

📍Mid-Continent Library – Colbern Road, Lees Summit, MO
🕥Friday, January 16th at 10:30am

Adapting books, building literacy, and creating community. Our first Parent Night of 2026 is officially in the books! We...
01/15/2026

Adapting books, building literacy, and creating community.

Our first Parent Night of 2026 is officially in the books! We appreciate all the families who join us for the evening to learn more about literacy and the various ways to access digital content and adapt books for auditory, tactile, and visual learners!

A BIG shout out to Delaney and Abbey for their wonderful presentation and hands-on activity for our families to engage in. As well as all our staff who attended to support during the evening! 💙

🗓We look forward to seeing our families again for our next Parent Night on February 19th at 6 PM!

⭐January Staff Spotlight: Jessica Stegman (Physical Therapist)  Our first Staff Spotlight of 2026 goes out to Ms. Jessic...
01/13/2026

⭐January Staff Spotlight: Jessica Stegman (Physical Therapist)

Our first Staff Spotlight of 2026 goes out to Ms. Jessica for her collaborative spirit and dedication!

Jessica shines as one of CCVI physical therapists and is constantly empowering students to unlock their full potential, fostering remarkable growth! She is always collaborating with team members and caregivers, ensuring everyone is on the same page, and inspiring countless others.

Thank you Jessica for your commitment to excellence and all the amazing work you do!

01/09/2026

Happy Braille Literacy Month!

Let's learn about the tool used to write braille from one of our very own brailler writers (one of our 4-year-old students) as we celebrate the importance of braille literacy all month long!

01/07/2026

We invite ALL our families to attend our first Parent Night of 2026 on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm!

Food & childcare will be provided while parents participate in a presentation and book adapting activity led by Delaney Rezek (TVI) and Abbey O’Neil (OT). Register Here: https://forms.gle/DytqS2bXD445LdrS9

Today is  ! To honor the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille, here are 4 facts about Braille you might not h...
01/05/2026

Today is ! To honor the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille, here are 4 facts about Braille you might not have known!

We are so excited to welcome Vera Jones (“The Empathy Coach”) as our 2026 Visionary Workshop keynote speaker! Vera is a ...
12/29/2025

We are so excited to welcome Vera Jones (“The Empathy Coach”) as our 2026 Visionary Workshop keynote speaker!

Vera is a Motivational Speaker, Leadership Coach, Author, Award-Winning Television and Radio Broadcaster, and Syracuse University Hall-of-Fame Scholar-Athlete! She is an inspiring, relatable, and often humorous speaker who thrives on empathy and emotional intelligence to connect and inspire.

Hear from Vera Jones, and many more impactful speakers, on March 16th by signing up here: https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/VisionaryWorkshop2025

Mark your Calendars for our first Parent Night of 2026!✨Learn how to unlock literacy through sound, sight and touch thro...
12/27/2025

Mark your Calendars for our first Parent Night of 2026!✨

Learn how to unlock literacy through sound, sight and touch through a brief presentation covering different strategies and a hands-on activity learning how to adapt books using everyday items! Don’t forget, all families are welcomed and food and childcare IS PROIVDED!

🔗Register Here: https://forms.gle/KNsgrzZu22z1X5tr7
🗓Tuesday, January 13th
📍CCVI Main Building (address pinned)
Led By: Delaney Rezek (TVI) & Abbey O’Neil (OT)

We had such a blast at our last Sensory Friendly Storytime of 2025! We are extremely thankful for our partnership with t...
12/24/2025

We had such a blast at our last Sensory Friendly Storytime of 2025!

We are extremely thankful for our partnership with the Mid-Continent Public Library and the wonderful space and time they’ve provided for this program. It’s been wonderful to connect with so many families, both familiar and new, and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2026 for more Sensory Friendly Storytimes! (And other related programs)

Keep an eye out for all the awesome sensory fun programs and events coming your way in 2026! Happy Holidays!

⭐️December Staff Spotlight: Alicia Richardson (Aquatic Physical Therapist) Here’s to Ms. Alicia, the woman who created a...
12/23/2025

⭐️December Staff Spotlight: Alicia Richardson (Aquatic Physical Therapist)
Here’s to Ms. Alicia, the woman who created and implemented CCVI’s aquatic therapy program!

🌊As she continues to create new ways to grow and expand the program, we want to take a moment to appreciate her hard work, passion, and dedication to serving our children and parents.
You can learn more about our Aquatic Therapy Program and join Ms. Alicia for one of her awesome sessions by visiting www.ccvi.org/therapeutic-services

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

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About us

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.