Episodes

  • Season 3 Kickoff: The Impact of The Whole Person

    Season 3 Kickoff: The Impact of The Whole Person
    Jan 22 2025
    To kick off the third season of The Vision Mission, we are joined by The Whole Person's CEO, Kathy Kay, and Vision Impaired Coordinator, Halley Korff! The Whole Person connects people with disabilities to the resources they need by supporting independent choice and advocating for positive change in the community. Listen & learn more about The Whole Person's impactful work in our community, their vision related services and their mission of making the world a more accepting place!

    Visit them on their website to learn more about their services & mission.
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    31 mins
  • Happy Blindness Awareness Month

    Happy Blindness Awareness Month
    Oct 29 2024
    October is Blindness Awareness Month and to celebrate we are dedicating this episode of The Vision Mission to highlight and discuss this amazing community! Joined by CCVI Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Emily Wright, and CCVI Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Patty Bushland, in this episode they dive into the collaboration between each of their roles. Along with this we discuss the common misconception of the blind & visually impaired community, where awareness starts and how YOU can advocate for this community!

    Happy Blindness Awareness Month! For more episodes and ways to tune in, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/TheVisionMission
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    32 mins
  • Let's Talk Assistive Technology

    Let's Talk Assistive Technology
    Oct 23 2024
    Have you ever wondered what exactly Assistive Technology is? Or perhaps you know but your initial thoughts are the costs. In this episode of the Vision Mission, you'll get to learn all about what Assistive Technology (AT) really is, the common misconceptions and how AT is used in the field of special education for kids with visual impairments.

    Join Occupational Therapist, Abbey O'Neil, Speech & Language Pathologist, Erica McCarthy, and Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Sarah Smith, as they dive deep into the world of AT and even offer caregivers some AT tips and tricks.

    For more episodes and ways to tune in, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/TheVisionMission
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    35 mins
  • White Canes & Play

    White Canes & Play
    Oct 23 2024
    In honor of White Cane Safety Day, Patty Bushland, Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, and Kiara Ohle, Clinical Social Worker, take a dive into the world of white canes and play! As they explain the importance of the white cane and importance of child-led play they find a middle ground of how a White Cane for toys could help visually impaired children process experiences, learn self-advocacy skills and become more empowered!
    Learn more about the tool of independence in this week's podcast!
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    34 mins
  • The Mission of Accessibility

    The Mission of Accessibility
    Sep 9 2024
    Joining us on this bonus episode of The Vision Mission are two special guests from the WWI Museum & Memorial, Haley Sheriff and Brooke Leisinger-Smith. Also featuring CCVI Director of Vision Services, Alex Olson, these three ladies dive deep into the world of accessibility and how WWI and CCVI came together to enhance and elevate the experience of the WWI Museum & Memorial with new services specifically catered towards the blind and visually impaired community.

    Listen to this episode to learn more about the process, what new services you can now find at the WWI Museum, and the importance accessibility has not just in the world but right here in our community!

    Be sure to check out the WWI Museum & Memorial on facebook & Instagram at The National WWi Museum. For more information about the meorial and exhibits vist them at www.theworldwar.org
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    16 mins
  • Special Guest: Audio Reader

    Special Guest: Audio Reader
    Aug 29 2024
    Join us and a Special Guest from University of Kansas - Audio Reader on The Vision Mission to talk about the mission of Audio Reader and the work they are doing in our community!


    Audio Reader is an audio information service for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print disabled, throughout Kansas and western Missouri. They provide accessible audio versions of newspapers, magazines and books on the air, over the internet, by telephone and via Smart Speakers, 24 hours a day. Services are free of charge to anyone who is unable to read standard printed material.


    Learn more about their work and how technology and traditional ways of education, such as braille, work together to provide individuals with equal opportunities to get involved, gain independence and share meaningful experiences!


    Check Audio Reader out on their website at Audio-Reader Home Page (ku.edu) and on Facebook & Instagram @AudioReader
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    30 mins
  • Circling Back to CCVI

    Circling Back to CCVI
    Jul 11 2024
    Welcome BACK to The Vision Mission! Join Kelsey Bink, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and Hannah Beresford, Orientation & Mobility Specialist as they talk about their experiences in the field and how they went through many circles to end up back here at Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. Tune in for some heartfelt experiences, powerful information and even college advice!
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    38 mins
  • Everything Trolley: The Elite Athlete Perspective

    Everything Trolley: The Elite Athlete Perspective
    Apr 18 2024
    Welcome to the FINAL episode in our miniseries: Everything Trolley.


    Join Chris Miller from Fleet Feet Kansas City as he interviews professional athletes Reid Buchanan and Sarah Pagon Buchanan about their journey as runners and their experience as professional athletes. Enjoy this episode full of inspirational advice, BBQ opinions and our shared excitement for the upcoming 2024 CCVI Trolley Run!

    Be sure to follow the CCVI Trolley Run on Instagram and while you're show Ried and Sarah some support by giving them a follow!
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    34 mins