Who we benefit:
At the heart of it all, Tacos & Trivia is a fundraising event created to support the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired. All proceeds support educational and therapeutic services for kids who are blind or visually impaired in the KC area & beyond! Making a difference in your community has never been more fun or tasted better!
About CCVI:
The Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) has been serving Kansas City for over 70 years by providing educational and therapeutic services to blind & visually impaired children, including those with multiple disabilities! Whether it’s in a family’s home, within the walls of our center-based classrooms, or in a school district, our mission is always the same; To prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to reach their highest potential in the sighted world!
If you’re interested in our work, consider getting involved directly with our cause or connecting with us on social!
Check out the work we are doing here in Kansas City and lives we are changing!
Celebrating the Tool of Independence
Every year on October 15th, White Cane Safety Day is celebrated nationwide to celebrate the tool of independence, the Long White Cane, and honor the achievements of those who use it. This year, CCVI celebrated White Cane Safety Day in a new way with a Walk-A-Thon and community celebration! Between the live music, face paint, fun activities and endless signs showing support of White Canes, the day was like no other! Read more about our celebration!
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A Love for Life: Overcoming Obstacles with Confidence & a Smile
When Wells Buckman has an opportunity to shoot a basketball, kick a soccer ball, or play an instrument, you had better believe he will! Despite being born with Cerebral Palsy and CVI, his love for life is never dampened despite the obstacles he’s had to overcome. Read more about Wells’s story and how his smile and love for life has inspired those around him!
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The Mission of Accessibility:
CCVI believes that accessible spaces and incluive options should be a normal part of society. To help create a more accessible world, Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI) has launched a new program offered to community organizations that ensures individuals who are blind or visually impaired have access to beloved experiences in Kansas City and surrounding areas. Our first partner: The WWI Museum & Memorial!Making
