The Whole Person’s Blind Low Vision

Blind and Low Vision Coordinator
HKorff@thewholeperson.org
w: 816-214-9735
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 "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 the activities. See calendar listings below.

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

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 Teams event, on the first Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm and is consumer-led in which they bring up topics they would like to discuss. Email Halley to get the Teams 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 Teams event, on the second Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm. Each Tech Talk will have a guest speaker who will share information on topics that interest participants. Email Halley to get the Teams link.

"A Time to Spare" Accessible Bowling - Bowl with us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:30 pm, 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. TWP pays the cost of your FIRST game. RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event! If you're interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind and Low Vision Coordinator, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-214-9735. Alternatively, you can send a text to 816-848-2570.

You are required to fill out the Liability Waiver BEFORE you play bowling for this event. Fill out the waiver on our website here, or print the waiver here and give it to Halley at the event.

Various Outings - We offer outings and special events throughout the year, all designed with sensory engagement and accessibility in mind. These events provide inclusive opportunities for individuals with blindness or vision loss to connect and explore. Below are a few examples of past outings we’ve hosted.

When you start your involvement with TWP, we will request further paperwork. You can download the paperwork here, and once you visit with your TWP contact, you will fill out the paperwork together.