Mind's Eye View Peer Support Group
During the Caronavirus Pandemic, this meeting will be held virtually. For more information, or to sign up for the Zoom event, contact Sheila Styron at sstyron@thewholeperson.org.
Whether you are new to vision loss, in the process of losing vision, or vision loss has always been a part of your life, you may be interested in “Mind’s Eye View.” This group is a solution-focused peer support group for people with vision loss seeking to live independent, fulfilling, self-supporting lives, fully integrated into society's mainstream. “Mind’s Eye View” will meet monthly from 5:30-6:30 pm on the first Monday of each month at The Whole Person to discuss issues faced by people who are blind or low vision and explore strategies for achieving and maintaining emotional, psychological and social well-being. Dr. Arnold Abels, PHD, and Sheila Styron, Blindness Low Vision Specialist, The Whole Person will co-facilitate “Mind’s Eye View”, as part of the “Blindness Low Vision Experience.”
The Blindness Low Vision Experience Activities
The Blindness Low Vision Experience 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 Stretching Without Looking (flexibility and strength class), Bowling Blind (accessible bowling), Out and About with Canines and Canes (conquer your fear of buses), downhill skiing and tandem bicycling.
Meets on different dates and times depending on activities.
Contact for more information:
Jill Robison; jrobison@thewholeperson.org; 816-561-0304.
BLVE Calendar
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.
Liz Kerlin with True Love Yoga KC has practiced yoga since 2015 and began teaching in 2021. She will be teaching a Zoom yoga class the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
One of Liz’s core beliefs is that when people connect to their bodies through joyful movement, they connect back to their humanity. This remains her guiding principle as a teacher and steward of yoga. When coming to Liz’s class, you can expect an inclusive environment focused on giving control and agency to the student. Liz loves encouraging her students to make intelligent choices based on their needs and providing a trauma-informed space where students can show up exactly as they are.
Let Kirby Hough know if you have questions.
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.
Contact Kirby to get the Zoom link! Join us for this great group!
Join us for a fun-filled bowling event at KC Bowl located at 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.
If you can't make it this time, don't worry! TWP organizes bowling events on the third Wednesday of each month, from Noon to 2:00pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.
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.
Liz Kerlin with True Love Yoga KC has practiced yoga since 2015 and began teaching in 2021. She will be teaching a Zoom yoga class the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
One of Liz’s core beliefs is that when people connect to their bodies through joyful movement, they connect back to their humanity. This remains her guiding principle as a teacher and steward of yoga. When coming to Liz’s class, you can expect an inclusive environment focused on giving control and agency to the student. Liz loves encouraging her students to make intelligent choices based on their needs and providing a trauma-informed space where students can show up exactly as they are.
Let Kirby Hough know if you have questions.
