The Blindness Low Vision Experience Activities
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 Halley Korff for assistance.
Contact for more information:
Halley Korff; hkorff@thewholeperson.org; 816-214-9735.
CLICK HERE to visit the Blind Low Vision Experience website page to learn more!
BLVE Calendar
Mind's Eye View is a peer support group for blind and low-vision consumers. It is a recurring virtual event, on the first Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm, and is consumer-led in which they bring up topics they would like to discuss.
Contact Halley to get the Teams link!
Join us for this great group!
Join us for an educational Vision Loss Awareness Training designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of vision impairment. This training is open to the public and staff, offering valuable insights and practical techniques for assisting individuals with visual disabilities.
Training Highlights:
-Education: Gain an in-depth understanding of what it means to be vision impaired.
-Sighted Guide Techniques: Learn how to properly assist a blind or vision-impaired individual using sighted guide methods.
-Simulation: Experience a simulation of vision impairment to better understand the challenges faced by individuals with vision loss.
-Practical Techniques: Discover techniques to effectively support and communicate with vision-impaired individuals.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting those with visual disabilities. Please be sure to RSVP using the form below by August 11th. If you have any questions, please contact Halley Korff at 816-214-9735 or hkorff@thewholeperson.org.
Tech Talk is a peer support group for blind and low-vision consumers. It is a recurring virtual event, on the second Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Each Tech Talk will have a guest speaker who will share information on topics that interest participants.
Contact Halley to get the Teams 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.
Noon to 1:30pm.
Open to all individuals with disabilities.
Come and join TWP for an enjoyable afternoon of bowling. The Whole Person will cover the cost for each participant to bowl ONE game.
RSVP by the Monday BEFORE each Bowling event!
If you're interested in joining us, please contact Halley Korff, our Blind Low Vision Specialist, via email at hkorff@thewholeperson.org or by calling 816-848-2570. 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 1:30pm, at KC Bowl. Feel free to mark your calendars and join us for future bowling sessions.
