With Vera’s tenure at CCVI starting from 6 months when we began in home services to her now full time attendance at the pre-school, everyone has observed progress.  Now, is she walking and talking, no.  But she’s interacting and engaging at her level and pushing the bar to continue to increase where we meet her at.  This improvement is by the continued attitude of assumed competence by all of CCVI’s members and community.  As a family we can only dream and contribute our efforts to organizations like CCVI so all children and families like ours make the best first steps in a long and wonderful life!

For over 70 years, Children's Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) has provided education for kids who are blind in Kansas City and beyond. CCVI serves over 300 children annually from ages birth until 21. Our Early Intervention Program, Early Learning Academy, and Mobile Outreach Vision Education (MOVE) Program provide children in our community a customized, innovative, and stimulating learning environment led by specialized teachers and therapists.  

From the Kansas-Colorado border all the way to Cape Girardeau in Missouri, CCVI finds ways to reach kids in our community who are underserved and need high quality vision services. 50% of all children at CCVI live at or below the poverty line, which means that your support is crucial to ensure that CCVI remains a resource in the region.

The Trolley Run is the largest annual fundraiser event for Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired. Since 1952, CCVI has provided a comprehensive program to 13,000+ students including specialized instruction, individualized therapy, and family education while fostering community awareness.