Kansas State School for the Blind
Established 1867 ~ Home of the Eagles
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, Kansas 66102
Phone: (913)281-3308
Fax: (913)281-3104
Announcements
- KSSB is currently recruiting for select positions. Please visit the Employment section for more details.
- The December 2007 KSSB Newsletter, the Kansas Eagle, is now available in online in PDF and DOC formats.(Download the Kansas Eagle Newletter (PDF) or Download the Kansas Eagle Newsletter (DOC))
Alumni Reunion
June 5-8, 2008
The Kansas State School for the Blind will hold its Alumni Reunion on June 5, 6, 7, & 8, 2008. For more information download the Alumni Weekend information (PDF).
Gwendolyne Hawley Trust Scholarship
The Gwendolyne Hawley Trust Scholarship is designed to assist deserving post-secondary students with visual impairments in their education. The Gwendolyne Hawley Trust Scholarship Application for 2008 (PDF) is now available.
Cortical Visual Impairment: A Further Look at Assessment and Intervention
April 9 & 10, 2008
Parents, teachers of the blind and visually impaired, orientation and mobility specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, early interventionists, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, speech language pathologists, eye care professionals, deaf/hard of hearing teachers, and others are encouraged to attend.
For more information, download the Cortical Visual Impairment conference flyer (PDF).
Mission
The mission of the Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) is to empower students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to assume responsible roles in society and to lead fulfilling lives. KSSB will be the statewide leader in establishing partnerships with parents, school districts, and community resources to promote access to a high quality education for all Kansas students with visual impairments, regardless of where they attend school.
Philosophy
The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) believes that our citizens who are blind or visually impaired are valuable members of society who contribute greatly to our communities when they are afforded equal access to a quality education and to opportunities for empowerment. Every employee and volunteer in our agency is a team member dedicated to ensuring the children and youth served by KSSB achieve their goals. We believe in continuous empowerment through the Quality Performance Accreditation (QPA) and Kansas Quality Management processes, and we are committed to seeing that every child, parent, and school district who needs our services receives the best assistance possible.
Non-discrimination Policy
The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, any of its programs and activities. Any person having inquires concerning KSSB?s compliance with the regulations implementing any federal law prohibiting discrimination may contact the KSSB Human Resources Dept., 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66102, 913-281-3308 ext. 308, who has been designated by KSSB to coordinate compliance with the regulations implementing federal nondiscrimination laws. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U. S. Department of Education.