posted Mar 6, 2013, 9:11 AM by Bradley Hook
The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) and its foundation, the KC Blind All-Stars, are responsible for distributing the Gwendolyne Hawley Trust on behalf of the Hutchinson Community Foundation. The late Mrs. Hawley, of Hutchinson, Kansas, left this trust to assist blind students with their post-secondary education. The amounts of the scholarship award(s) have ranged from $500 to $1,800 for students.
The application and instructions are attached to the bottom of this announcement page. |
posted Dec 17, 2012, 8:02 AM by Anthony Solesky
The Kansas Sunflower Regional Braille Challenge will be held on the campus of the Kansas State School for the Blind on February 27, 2013. Although the schedule has not been finalized, we anticipate registration will begin at 8:30am, and awards will begin at 2:00pm. Housing in the KSSB dormitory will be available on a first come, first serve basis for the evening of February 26th. Every contestant will receive a free t-shirt. Additional shirts can be purchased for $10.00. They can be ordered in advance, and paid in full before, or on the date of the contest. Please read the descriptions for each category on the registration form very carefully. For this regional only, students who would benefit from a below grade level test may register for the Junior category. These contestants will not be eligible for the national contest, but they will complete a test at a comfortable level for them, and they will be provided with the same prize money and prizes as the other categories. Sign up for the junior category, and then check the test level you wish your contestant to take. The registration deadline date is January 7, 2013. While extensions may be necessary, we need an accurate count before January 14, so that materials can be ordered, and we have the time to plan and carry out the BEST Braille Challenge experience for everyone. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Helen Hahn (913)281-3308 x.365 or email at hhahn@kssdb.org |
posted May 9, 2012, 10:10 AM by Bradley Hook
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The date has been set for July 10, 2012. Vendors are invited to register by using the online Vendor Registration Form. Guests representing local educational entities (schools and non-profits) may sign up online by using the Guest Attendee Form.
The Kansas State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (KSSDB) have been desiring to move to VoIP systems for a considerable time. We are intent on including a funding request to cover VoIP in our July 2013 - June 2014 budget that will be submitted to the state fall of 2012. Our decision-making staff need to be properly informed about the systems and services available in order to submit a reasonable budget request and to create a solid RFP when the time comes.
In preparation for this, we are holding an event for hardware vendors and service providers to come out and present the feature sets they are able to offer as well as giving us some rough numbers to budget with. Any costs given as a part of these presentations will not be considered binding quotes - they should be estimates for long-term budget planning only. We will not be basing our budget request on any single vendor's information.
We would like to see info on several brands and services so that we have a well rounded view of what is available. We would be asking for only about 15-30 minutes to cover each brand or service. Some vendors represent more than one brand or service, and we would be happy to see you spend an appropriate amount of time on each offering.
The things we definitely want to see at this event (this is not an exclusive list):
Hardware - Cisco
- Avaya
- Shoretel
- Digium
- PolyCom
Services - SIP Trunking
- Cloud Hosting
- Hybrid Cloud+Trunk
While the primary purpose of this meeting will be for KSSDB staff to gather information for our budget, we will invite a large number of surrounding school districts and other educational entities in the hopes of providing a larger audience.
Regarding our 2012-2013 E-Rate cycle, please be aware that this meeting will have no bearing on the 2012-2013 service year.
A limited number of guests will be allowed to participate in the event due to space restrictions. Guests from local educational organizations, including public and private schools and education-related non-profits, are welcome to register. No more than two people representing the same organization will be allowed. |
posted Apr 4, 2012, 7:09 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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Outreach Teacher TVI and COMSPosition Overview: The Orientation & Mobility Specialist position is a critical component of our instructional team. Primary duties are to provide orientation and mobility evaluation and training of students (birth – 21) who are visually impaired. Caseload is with students on campus and outreach students up to 3 hours away with occasional overnights. >>more |
posted Mar 29, 2012, 11:22 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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KSSB Spring Concert will be held in the Gym Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Kansas State School for the Blind would like to invite you to our Spring Concert featuring pianists, vocalists, rock bands, an Orff ensemble, our cheerleading squad, dancers and our switch choir. Other features (starting at 3:15pm) include slideshows, photography, videos, a school showcase, an art gallery and fundraiser items for sale. Come enjoy the vibrant musical talent at KSSB and cheer on your loved ones and their friends. Questions: Jenny Karnes 913-281-3308, ext. 340 |
posted Mar 5, 2012, 11:47 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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You are invited to attend the Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Open House "A Day in the Life of a Child at KSSB" from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on the KSSB Campus in the Johnson Building. Flyer (pdf) Press Release (pdf) RSVP: sfendorf@kssdb.org 913-281-3308, ext. 306 The “Days” project is both a national and local event to bring positive
focus to the great education that takes place at COSB schools
and to educate the wider community about the importance of teaching the
Expanded Core Curriculum to all students with visual disabilities,
regardless of where they receive their education. >>more |
posted Feb 17, 2012, 1:57 PM by Sonya Fendorf
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The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) and its foundation, the KC Blind All-Stars, are responsible for distributing the Gwendolyne Hawley Trust on behalf of the Hutchinson Community Foundation. The late Mrs. Hawley, of Hutchinson, Kansas, left this trust to assist blind students with their post-secondary education. The amounts of the scholarship award(s) have ranged from $500 to $1,800 for students. |
posted Feb 16, 2012, 5:35 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) Extended School Year (ESY) program will again be three (3) weeks long this year. Enrollment will be Sunday, June 10th and school will start Monday, June 11th running through Friday, June 29th. Dorm students are encouraged to stay for special activities during both intervening weekends as appropriate; younger students especially may want to go home both weekends.
The ESY program is for children with visual impairments and blindness (ages 3 - 21) currently enrolled in public school programs and those KSSB students who have the ESY program recommended on their IEPs. >>more |
posted Jan 31, 2012, 8:59 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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If you Braillle It, They Will Come: Top Blind Students Test Skills at Unique Competition
Press Release (pdf)
Schedule (pdf)
Kansas City, Kansas – On February 22, 2012, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 27 blind and visually impaired students from across the state of Kansas and from the surrounding Missouri area will meet to test their braille skills in an academic competition unlike any other. The students will take part in The Kansas Sunflower Regional Braille Challenge, which will be held at the Kansas State School for the Blind.
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posted Jan 26, 2012, 5:57 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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