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Blind Low Vision Program

Blind Low Vision Coordinator
khough@thewholeperson.org
w: 816-659-9403
c: 816-848-2570

The Blindness Low Vision Experience Program

The Whole Person’s Blindness Low Vision Experience program encourages individuals to enjoy opportunities to achieve greater independence and access to the community through physical and outdoor activities, art and cultural events and other experiences.

Examples of activities include "Yoga for Everyone!" (flexibility and strength class), "Time to Spare" (accessible bowling), Tech Talk (guest speakers on a variety of topics), Mind's Eye View Peer Support Group and adaptive sports activities throughout the year.  Each activity meets on different dates and times depending on activities. See calendar listings below.

TWP creates accessible documents for all our programs to support participants who are blind or have low vision.  Contact Kirby or Meghan for assistance.

Blind Low Vision Specialist
mschmidt@thewholeperson.org
w: 816-627-2207
c: 816-848-2570

Activities

Mind's Eye View Peer Support Group - Mind's Eye View is a peer support group for blind and low vision consumers. It is a recurring Zoom event, on the first Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm and is consumer-led in which they bring up topics they would like to discuss. Contact Kirby to get the Zoom link! Join us for this great group!

Tech Talk - Tech talk is a peer support group for blind and low vision consumers. It is a recurring Zoom event, on the third Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm. Each Tech Talk will have a guest speaker who will share information on topics that interest participants. Email Kirby to get Zoom link.

Yoga for Everyone! - Improve your flexibility and strength with detailed description and hands-on help. This class is held in a ZOOM environment, so you will need to email Kirby Hough to obtain the code to enter the event. Led by Liz Kerlin with True Love Yoga KC.

"A Time to Spare" Accessible Bowling - Bowl with us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11:30am-2pm, at KC Bowl, 8201 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66112.  Open to all individuals with disabilities.  Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. All bowling costs will be covered by TWP, so just bring yourself!  RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!  If you're interested in joining us, please contact Meghan Schmidt, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at mschmidt@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-627-2207. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

Contact Kirby or Meghan to get involved!

Kirby Hough
Blind Low Vision Coordinator
khough@thewholeperson.org816-659-9403

Meghan Schmidt
Blind Low Vision Specialist
mschmidt@thewholeperson.org816-627-2207

Blindness Low Vision Experience Flyer


September 2023

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Zoom event only. Contact Kirby Hough for Zoom link.

Monday, September 18, 2023
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Zoom event only. Contact Kirby Hough for Zoom link.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
11:30 am2:00 pm
KC Bowl, 8201 State Ave Kansas City, KS 66112

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Zoom event only. Contact Kirby Hough for Zoom link.