Kansas State School for the Blind

The Kansas State School for the Blind provides specialized educational services and statewide support for students with visual impairments.

About

The Kansas State School for the Blind, commonly called KSSB, is located in Kansas City, Kansas.

KSSB serves students who require specialized or intensive educational and related services because of blindness or visual impairment.

The school provides both campus-based programming and field-service or outreach programs.

Its mission emphasizes providing the right assistance at the right time and in the right location for students with visual impairments.

Services May Include

  • Specialized academic instruction
  • Braille
  • Assistive technology
  • Orientation and mobility
  • Independent-living skills
  • Expanded Core Curriculum instruction
  • Transition preparation
  • Statewide outreach and field services

Who They Serve

Kansas students whose blindness or visual impairment affects educational performance and who require specialized educational services.

Referrals and placement are coordinated with the student’s local education agency and Individualized Education Program team.

Contact Information

Address: 1100 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102

Telephone: 913-305-3015

Toll-Free: 800-572-5463

Official Website: Visit the Kansas State School for the Blind

Why We Recommend This Resource

KSSB provides specialized expertise in blindness education and can support students both on campus and in their local communities.

Its programs can address Braille, accessible technology, mobility, independent-living skills, transition, and other areas specific to students with visual impairments.

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