https://www.ccvi.org/The Vision Mission! 

Here we have the mission to advocate, educate, and connect with the Blind and Visually Impaired community on a larger scale! Whether you’re a parent to a child with a visual impairment, a seasoned professional in the field of vision or therapy or just like podcasts, there is something for everyone! 

Join us on Thursday's and listen to a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education tips and resources to therapeutic knowledge and experiences while also exploring the nonprofit world and the importance of advocacy and accurate representation.

On here, us at CCVI, and all are guests, are focused on one mission and one community: the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI)! 

Powered By Children's Center for the Visually Impaired]]>enEducationCopyright CCVIhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/03e9b2e291e0680eab7becb749e24250.jpghttps://www.ccvi.org/Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:20:23 +0000CCVIChildrens Center for the Visually Impairedegibson@ccvi.orgWelcome to The Vision Mission!  Here we have the mission to advocate, educate, and connect with the Blind and Visually Impaired community on a larger scale! Whether you’re a parent to a child with a visual impairment, a seasoned professional in the...The Vision Mission! 

Here we have the mission to advocate, educate, and connect with the Blind and Visually Impaired community on a larger scale! Whether you’re a parent to a child with a visual impairment, a seasoned professional in the field of vision or therapy or just like podcasts, there is something for everyone! 

Join us on Thursday's and listen to a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education tips and resources to therapeutic knowledge and experiences while also exploring the nonprofit world and the importance of advocacy and accurate representation.

On here, us at CCVI, and all are guests, are focused on one mission and one community: the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI)! 

Powered By Children's Center for the Visually Impaired]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-3-kickoff-the-impact-of-the-whole-person--63813271
Visit them on their website to learn more about their services & mission.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63813271Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:20:23 +0000CCVITo kick off the third season of The Vision Mission, we are joined by The Whole Person's CEO, Kathy Kay, and Vision Impaired Coordinator, Halley Korff! The Whole Person connects people with disabilities to the resources they need by supporting...
Visit them on their website to learn more about their services & mission.]]>1888accessibility,advocate,blindness,city,disability,kansas,kcmo,nonprofit,podcast,podcasting,visionclean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-blindness-awareness-month--62542732
Happy Blindness Awareness Month! For more episodes and ways to tune in, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/TheVisionMission]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62542732Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:14:58 +0000CCVIOctober is Blindness Awareness Month and to celebrate we are dedicating this episode of The Vision Mission to highlight and discuss this amazing community! Joined by CCVI Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Emily Wright, and CCVI Orientation &...
Happy Blindness Awareness Month! For more episodes and ways to tune in, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/TheVisionMission]]>1893clean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-assistive-technology--62475240
Join Occupational Therapist, Abbey O'Neil, Speech & Language Pathologist, Erica McCarthy, and Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Sarah Smith, as they dive deep into the world of AT and even offer caregivers some AT tips and tricks. 

For more episodes and ways to tune in, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/TheVisionMission]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62475240Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:30:24 +0000CCVIHave you ever wondered what exactly Assistive Technology is? Or perhaps you know but your initial thoughts are the costs. In this episode of the Vision Mission, you'll get to learn all about what Assistive Technology (AT) really is, the common...
Join Occupational Therapist, Abbey O'Neil, Speech & Language Pathologist, Erica McCarthy, and Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Sarah Smith, as they dive deep into the world of AT and even offer caregivers some AT tips and tricks. 

For more episodes and ways to tune in, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/TheVisionMission]]>2125assistive,at,ccvi,childhood,city,education,kansas,ot,slp,special,teacher,technology,therapist,tviclean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-canes-play--62473507White Cane Safety Day, Patty Bushland, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, and Kiara Ohle, Clinical Social Worker, take a dive into the world of white canes and play! As they explain the importance of the white cane and importance of child-led play they find a middle ground of how a White Cane for toys could help visually impaired children process experiences, learn self-advocacy skills and become more empowered! 
Learn more about the tool of independence in this week's podcast! 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62473507Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:12:56 +0000CCVIIn honor of https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gbvshv2SwFCwsMB5/, Patty Bushland, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, and Kiara Ohle, Clinical Social Worker, take a dive into the world of white canes and play! As they explain the importance...White Cane Safety Day, Patty Bushland, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, and Kiara Ohle, Clinical Social Worker, take a dive into the world of white canes and play! As they explain the importance of the white cane and importance of child-led play they find a middle ground of how a White Cane for toys could help visually impaired children process experiences, learn self-advocacy skills and become more empowered! 
Learn more about the tool of independence in this week's podcast! 
]]>2047awareness,blindness,cane,childhood,coms,day,education,october,play,safety,social,special,white,workerclean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mission-of-accessibility--61285610
Listen to this episode to learn more about the process, what new services you can now find at the WWI Museum, and the importance accessibility has not just in the world but right here in our community! 

Be sure to check out the WWI Museum & Memorial on facebook & Instagram at The National WWi Museum. For more information about the meorial and exhibits vist them at www.theworldwar.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61285610Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:40:01 +0000CCVIJoining us on this bonus episode of The Vision Mission are two special guests from the WWI Museum & Memorial, Haley Sheriff and Brooke Leisinger-Smith. Also featuring CCVI Director of Vision Services, Alex Olson, these three ladies dive deep into...
Listen to this episode to learn more about the process, what new services you can now find at the WWI Museum, and the importance accessibility has not just in the world but right here in our community! 

Be sure to check out the WWI Museum & Memorial on facebook & Instagram at The National WWi Museum. For more information about the meorial and exhibits vist them at www.theworldwar.org]]>955accessibility,adaptation,blindness,city,disability,history,inclusion,inspirational,kansas,memorial,nonprofit,wwiclean23bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-guest-audio-reader--61172486

Audio Reader is an audio information service for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled, throughout Kansas and western Missouri. They provide accessible audio versions of newspapers, magazines and books on the air, over the internet, by telephone and via Smart Speakers, 24 hours a day. Services are free of charge to anyone who is unable to read standard printed material. 


Learn more about their work and how technology and traditional ways of education, such as braille, work together to provide individuals with equal opportunities to get involved, gain independence and share meaningful experiences! 


Check Audio Reader out on their website at Audio-Reader Home Page (ku.edu) and on Facebook & Instagram @AudioReader ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61172486Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:00:02 +0000CCVIJoin us and a Special Guest from University of Kansas - Audio Reader on The Vision Mission to talk about the mission of Audio Reader and the work they are doing in our community!  Audio Reader is an audio information service for individuals who are...

Audio Reader is an audio information service for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled, throughout Kansas and western Missouri. They provide accessible audio versions of newspapers, magazines and books on the air, over the internet, by telephone and via Smart Speakers, 24 hours a day. Services are free of charge to anyone who is unable to read standard printed material. 


Learn more about their work and how technology and traditional ways of education, such as braille, work together to provide individuals with equal opportunities to get involved, gain independence and share meaningful experiences! 


Check Audio Reader out on their website at Audio-Reader Home Page (ku.edu) and on Facebook & Instagram @AudioReader ]]>1820access,audio,audios,ccvi,disability,impairment,news,podcast,reader,vision,visualclean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/circling-back-to-ccvi--60653959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60653959Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:15:30 +0000CCVIWelcome BACK to The Vision Mission! Join Kelsey Bink, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and Hannah Beresford, Orientation & Mobility Specialist as they talk about their experiences in the field and how they went through many circles to end up back...2252cane,city,community,education,inclusion,kansas,nonprofit,o&m,special,tvi,whiteclean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-trolley-the-elite-athlete-perspective--59514268FINAL episode in our miniseries: Everything Trolley.


Join Chris Miller from Fleet Feet Kansas City as he interviews professional athletes Reid Buchanan and Sarah Pagon Buchanan about their journey as runners and their experience as professional athletes. Enjoy this episode full of inspirational advice, BBQ opinions and our shared excitement for the upcoming 2024 CCVI Trolley Run!

Be sure to follow the CCVI Trolley Run on Instagram and while you're show Ried and Sarah some support by giving them a follow!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59514268Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:04 +0000CCVIWelcome to the FINAL episode in our miniseries: Everything Trolley. Join Chris Miller from Fleet Feet Kansas City as he interviews professional athletes Reid Buchanan and Sarah Pagon Buchanan about their journey as runners and their experience as...FINAL episode in our miniseries: Everything Trolley.


Join Chris Miller from Fleet Feet Kansas City as he interviews professional athletes Reid Buchanan and Sarah Pagon Buchanan about their journey as runners and their experience as professional athletes. Enjoy this episode full of inspirational advice, BBQ opinions and our shared excitement for the upcoming 2024 CCVI Trolley Run!

Be sure to follow the CCVI Trolley Run on Instagram and while you're show Ried and Sarah some support by giving them a follow!]]>2053athlete,eliteatlete,kasnascity,kcks,kcmo,nonprofit,professional,run,runners,running,trolley,usatf,waldoclean5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-trolley-achilles-kansas-city-chapter--59352526Today 2 individuals from the Kansas City Chapter of Achilles International are joining us to share their experiences as runners, both sighted and blind! 

Be sure to support and follow the Achilles KC Chapter on Instagram and check out their website if you're internested in joining!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59352526Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:05:01 +0000CCVIAchilles International is an organization with one mission: to break down barriers to race start lines and empower the disability community to cross the finish line.  Today 2 individuals from the Kansas City Chapter of Achilles International are...Today 2 individuals from the Kansas City Chapter of Achilles International are joining us to share their experiences as runners, both sighted and blind! 

Be sure to support and follow the Achilles KC Chapter on Instagram and check out their website if you're internested in joining!]]>1430achilles,blind,ccvi,international,racing,run,runners,running,teamwork,trolleyclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-trolley-big-river-race-management-insight--59164816
All the way from the New York City Marathon to the iconic Kansas City CCVI Trolley Run, Matt has seen it all and is here to share his experience in the racing community... ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59164816Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:00:01 +0000CCVIRunning a race is no easy task, but organizing a race, over 200 a year at that, requires cutting edge technology, a collaborative team, and great leadership! Joining us today is CEO and Founder of Big River Race Management, Matt Helbig, who has been...
All the way from the New York City Marathon to the iconic Kansas City CCVI Trolley Run, Matt has seen it all and is here to share his experience in the racing community... ]]>1596brrm,business,ccvi,entrepreneur,kansascity,newyork,nonprofit,racing,running,trolley,trolleyrunclean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-trolley-the-why-behind-the-race--59200511
Join Alex Olson, CCVI Director of Vision Services, and Kristy Ladd-Culp, CCVI Board Member, as they explain the deeper meaning behind the race and share their experience from Trolley Run.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59200511Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:07:16 +0000CCVIYou may have heard about the Trolley Run before, but do you know the WHY behind the race?  Join Alex Olson, CCVI Director of Vision Services, and Kristy Ladd-Culp, CCVI Board Member, as they explain the deeper meaning behind the race and share their...
Join Alex Olson, CCVI Director of Vision Services, and Kristy Ladd-Culp, CCVI Board Member, as they explain the deeper meaning behind the race and share their experience from Trolley Run.]]>1248ccvi,children,education,impairment,kansascity,trolley,trolleyrun,vision,visual,whyclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-vision-mission--59019451The Vision Mission powered by Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. Join Kerry Boehm, CCVI Executive Director, and Connor Uptegrove, CCVI Marketing and Communications Director, as they dive in and explain what The Vision Mission is all about and what to expect from our new podcast series.  

Thank you for joing us!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59019451Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:30:01 +0000CCVIWelcome to the first episode of The Vision Mission powered by Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. Join Kerry Boehm, CCVI Executive Director, and Connor Uptegrove, CCVI Marketing and Communications Director, as they dive in and explain what...The Vision Mission powered by Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. Join Kerry Boehm, CCVI Executive Director, and Connor Uptegrove, CCVI Marketing and Communications Director, as they dive in and explain what The Vision Mission is all about and what to expect from our new podcast series.  

Thank you for joing us!]]>889advocacy,blind,bvi,ccvi,children,city,disabilities,education,impairment,kansas,mission,neeeds,nonprofit,special,students,vision,visualclean1trailer