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Kansas State School for the Blind - Kansas City

Grades and ages

Ages 0-21

Tuition

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About Kansas State School for the Blind - Kansas City

Kansas State School for the Blind in Kansas City provides on-campus and statewide education for children and youth with visual impairments, including students with additional disabilities, from birth through age 21. Campus programming integrates the Expanded Core Curriculum, covering orientation and mobility, braille and other compensatory skills, assistive technology, independent living, and career education. Families can also use statewide field services, online courses taught by teachers of students with visual impairments, KanLovKids low vision clinics, and free Family Infant-Toddler services for ages birth to 3. KSSB is accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Early intervention
  • Preschool
  • K-12
  • Ages 18-21
  • Birth through 21

Learning needs supported

  • Blindness
  • Visual impairment
  • Deafblind
  • Multiple disabilities

Specialties

  • Education of students with visual impairments
  • Expanded Core Curriculum
  • Orientation and mobility

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • On-campus instructional program
  • Family Infant-Toddler (FIT)
  • KanLovKids low vision clinics
  • Online courses
  • Statewide field services

Programs

Programs at Kansas State School for the Blind - Kansas City

Other programs and supports

  • On-campus instructional program
  • Family Infant-Toddler (FIT)
  • KanLovKids low vision clinics
  • Online courses
  • Statewide field services

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • Kansas State Board of Education

Tuition and funding

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  • Public IEP placement / FAPE
  • Free early intervention ages 0-3

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Location and directions

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Physical address

1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kansas State School for the Blind - Kansas City

Who does Kansas State School for the Blind serve?

KSSB serves children and youth with visual impairments, including students with multiple disabilities, from birth through age 21. Services include the Kansas City campus, field services across Kansas, online courses, and KanLovKids clinics.

Is early intervention available?

Yes. The Family Infant-Toddler team of certified vision specialists serves children ages birth to 3 across Kansas at no cost to families or Infant Toddler Networks.

How do families request services?

Families can call the main campus number at 913-305-3000 or submit the school's service request form. The school office line is 913-305-3015.

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