Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB)
| Kansas State School for the Blind | |
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 The emblem of the Kansas State School for the Blind. | |
| Location | |
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Kansas City, Kansas United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°07′00″N 94°38′22″W / 39.116530°N 94.639500°WCoordinates: 39°07′00″N 94°38′22″W / 39.116530°N 94.639500°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1867 |
| Superintendent | Madeleine Burkindine |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Campus size | 10 acres |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Red, white, blue |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | Kansas State School for the Blind |
Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) is a fully accredited public high school located in Kansas City, Kansas, USA, serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. The school was established in 1867. It is located on 10 acres (40,000 m2) located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. It opened its doors on September 7, 1868.[1]
History
Kansas State School for the Blind, circa 1882
Commissioners were appointed to locate a State Asylum for the Blind in 1864 and the city of Wyandotte (now part of Kansas City, Kansas) provided 10 acres (40,000 m2) of land.[1] The Kansas Legislature appropriated $20,000 to erect the building in 1867 and it was opened September 7, 1868.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "School began in Wyandotte," Kansas City Kansan, February 23, 1986, at Kansas Public Library (accessed June 23, 2010).
External links
- Kansas School for the Blind
- Kansas Instructional Resource Center
- Helpful Resources from Outreach Services at KSSB
- Kansas School for the Deaf
- Accessible Arts
- American Foundation for the Blind
- American Printing House for the Blind
- National Federation of the Blind
- Audio Reader
- Kansas Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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