A N N U A L
R E P O R T 2020 - 2021
Jade | Age 5
Our mission is to prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to reach their highest potential in the sighted world.
LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
LOOKING BACK...
Beth Haden, President Caryll Schultz, First Vice President Courtney Moilanen, Second Vice President Trey Williams, Secretary Kelly Bradley, Assistant Secretary Lyle Alexander, Treasurer Mike Judy, Assistant Treasurer Patrick Sallee, At Large Dr. Johann Ohly, At Large Carmen Thum, At Large David Westbrook, At Large Lisa Chase, Immediate Past President
This school year has required profound acts of courage of our staff and families alike. Families opened up their homes to us to meet the needs of their babies diagnosed with visual impairments and sent their little learners with developmental disabilities into our preschool during a year of global uncertainty of the enduring pandemic. Our team members showed up one home visit, functional visit evaluation, one lesson and therapy session at a time. Our administrative team ensured that we sustained our operations as we shifted from in-person to virtual meetings with donors, Board members and each other. Each school day took on a newfound feeling of profound accomplishment that we delivered on this mission in our newfound environment. Week after week, month after month, built our resilience to adapt amidst adversity as we had seen our students do for so many years as they embarked on their earliest days of their educational journeys.
BOARD MEMBERS Beth Allen Dr. Dawn Bircher Andrew Clemons Bernie Colson Deanna Diebolt Kate Gibbs Barb Haden Sarah Hermes Jeff Kloch Karen McLeese
Kathleen Gunja Nelson Dr. Jessica Nichols Dr. Laura Plummer Cathy Rayfield Carla Reimche Jill Reitz PJ Thompson Bob Vansickle Amanda Yoder
Our village of teachers, therapists and administrative team widened our circle to ensure sustainability and safety during these extraordinary times. Building on our partnership with Children’s Mercy Hospital, we welcomed Dr. Maggie Wright, pediatrician at the Beacon Clinic, to serve as our first Medical Director. Our COVID Task Force worked under her guidance to navigate this new terrain of evolving protocol to ensure a safe environment for children and staff alike. We welcomed veteran early childhood special education administrator, Kerry Boehm, as our first Chief Operating Officer, to provide guidance to sustain our program model for years to come. Thank you for being a member of our village and standing by us during our time of greatest need. With your support, we have continued to provide the full scope of therapeutic services that infants and young children with visual impairments and developmental disabilities in our region deserve and need. In this together,
Molly Turner Executive Director
Beth Haden President
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A NEW LOOK WE'VE REBRANDED!
We officially rebranded and framed our image in May of 2021. This transition brought our population a new website, a new logo, and a new voice that is committed to our mission of serving children with visual impairments. This representation reflects the forward-thinking initiative our educators bring to work every day.
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The elevated display of our logo keeps a playful and adventurous tone while appropriately crediting the lifechanging stories that happen within the campus walls. CCVI is more than just a preschool or an early childhood center or a therapy provider; we are a community of hope.
Our voice in action.
FAST FACTS
40,945
During the 2020-2021 school year, our expert-trained staff provided life-changing education and support to children with visual impairments in the Kansas City region through on-site programming and outreach services.
MILES DRIVEN IN 2020-2021
6,821
SERVICE HOURS PROVIDED
OF INFANTS SHOWED PROGRESS IN AT LEAST 80 PERCENT OF THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS.
100%
96%
OF STUDENTS MADE PROGRESS ON 70% OF THEIR GOAL PLAN BENCHMARKS
96%
31
COUNTIES SERVED
OF PARENTS INCREASED THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AFTER RECEIVING SERVICES.
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Layla OBJECTIVE
REFERENCES
To succeed in Elementary School and reach my highest potential while using the tools I learned at CCVI.
Tijona Relationship: Mom Years Known: 6 Ms. Michelle Relationship: Classroom Teacher Years Known: 2
EDUCATION Children's Center for the Visually Impaired
2015-2021 Ms. Delaney Relationship: Teaching Assistant Years Known: 2
EXPERIENCE Early Intervention Preschool
2015-2017 2017-2021
HOBBIES
SKILLS Ability to play instruments Proficient using a Braille Typewriter Fluent in a variety of Assistive Tech
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Layla | Age 6
Louis OBJECTIVE
Hi! My name is Louis, and I'm a CCVI student looking to improve my skills in Preschool. I'm very social and am highly motivated to work with people!
MY STORY Schooling | Joined CCVI Preschool Program
Experience | First Functional Vision Evaluation Summer 2019
Fall 2019
Spring 2020
Fall 2020
Schooling | Participated in Early Intervention Program
MY SKILLS
Spring 2021
Experience | Virtual Schooling
MY GROWTH
Walking and Exploring Color Identification
Able to Identify Numbers
Letters and Letter Sounds Making Music
90% Success rate on taking turns in Q1
Louis | Age 3
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KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION CCVI PARTNER
Kauffman Foundation The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation selected CCVI to create, pilot, and implement a school readiness assessment tool for children with blindness, visual impairment, and multiple disabilities. The protocol implemented a decision-making tree for assessment and transition supports for optimal success leading into kindergarten. 7 | CCVI ANNUAL REPORT
As the first recipient of this grant and a pioneer in assisting children with visual impairment as they transition to kindergarten, CCVI developed detailed profile assessments about the learning habits of our students. This was used by the child's parents and future elementary teachers once they aged out of CCVI Programs. As a firm advocate of teamwork, innovation, and connection, the Kauffman Foundation provided the opportunity for CCVI students to have a clearer path of partnerships in the Kansas and Missouri educational systems.
@trolleyrun @trolleyrun
April 24, 2022
@trolleyrun trolleyrun.org
8-mile
3,600
73
DISTANCE ADDED
PARTICIPANTS
SPONSORS
CCVI Trolley Run From uncertainty comes community. And that's exactly what existed on April 25th, 2021 during the 33rd Annual CCVI Trolley Run presented by NASB. This beloved event was held virtually in 2020, and our participants were eager to get back on the historic race route and show their support for CCVI.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
With nearly 3,600 registrations, the CCVI Trolley Run was the first race of this scale back in person. An 8-mile distance was also offered in addition to the classic 4-mile. Thanks to the support from our community, we raised over $400,000, which directly provides specialized services and individualized therapies for children with visual impairments. We look forward to continuing this tradition in 2022 on April 24 in Waldo, Brookside and the Country Club Plaza. 8 | CCVI ANNUAL REPORT
WAYS TO GIVE GIVE A ONE-TIME GIFT On the go or at home, our online link is always available: ccvi.org/give.
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JOIN PERSPECTIVE Join CCVI's monthly giving program for as little as $10 a month: ccvi.org/perspective.
Be the difference.
FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER Find CCVI on the fundraiser list on your Facebook page to celebrate with CCVI!
PLANNED GIVING Make a lasting impact: ccvi.org/legacy.
51% OTHER 25% DEVELOPMENT 24% PROGRAMS
FINANCE REVENUE
WHERE OUR FUNDING COMES FROM
DEVELOPMENT Grants Special Events Individual Giving
$1,537,806 $643,225 $623,680 $270,901
PROGRAMS School District Contracts First Steps Contracts Parent Pay Miscellaneous
$1,438,773 $1,214,978 $170,726 $47,601 $5,468
OTHER Endowment Income PPP Loan Forgiveness Interest Income
$3,156,395 $2,546,226 $609,718 $450
EXPENSES PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION DEVELOPMENT
$2,746,974 $685,280 $652,454
TOTALS OPERATING REVENUE OTHER REVENUE EXPENSES
HOW IT IS USED
NET TOTAL
$2,048,267
67% PROGRAMS 17% ADMIN 16% DEVELOPMENT
-
$2,976,580 $3,156,395 $4,084,709
$2.9
*Unaudited figures
MILLION RAISED
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