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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updated Apr 4, 2012 10:07 AM
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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
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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updated Mar 16, 2012 6:10 AM
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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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updated Mar 27, 2012 7:13 AM
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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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updated Feb 16, 2012 6:42 AM
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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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updated Feb 3, 2012 6:55 AM
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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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posted Jan 11, 2012 11:25 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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updated Mar 12, 2012 1:24 PM
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Transition Assessment and Orientation February 27-29, 2012The Transition Program at KSSB allows students who have completed their high school requirements (but were not issued a high school diploma) to attend KSSB for an additional year or two of services. Services are focused on: - College Prep
- Career Development
- Independent Living Skills
- Individual Unique Needs
Intensive and specialized teaching methods, highly targeted training, and work experience in the students' field of interest and aptitude prepare them to succeed, equipped with knowledge and skills to function as independent adults. Please email Cheryl Covell or call 913-281-3308, ext. 347 for more information or an application packet. |
posted Jan 4, 2012 10:16 AM by Sonya Fendorf
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updated Mar 12, 2012 1:27 PM
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Make Thursday, January 26, 2012, a Ruby Tuesday night, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 20% of your total bill will be donated back to KSSB if you tell your server that you are there for: "Give Back" Night for the Kansas State School for the Blind
Please share this with your friends and family and come out to show your support for Kansas State School for the Blind. Questions: Cheryl Love (913) 281-3308, ext. 326 |
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