Share the Joy of the Season with Vintage Holiday Cards This holiday season, your greetings can do double duty. DGCKids holiday card packs let you send warm wishes to friends, family, and colleagues while supporting children who are blind or have a visual impairment and their families. As DGCKids celebrates 75 years of service in…
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Through connection and care, our services and programs illuminate a path for every child to thrive.
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DGCKids provides children who are blind or have a visual impairment, and their families, with empowering programs and critical services to build skills and connection from birth through high school graduation.
Serving the St. Louis area since 1951.
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Families seeking services, resources, and support can find everything they need at DGCKids. Whether navigating challenges or simply seeking connection, our staff of experts brings the experience and compassion families can count on.
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DGCKids provides FREE vision screenings for children. Identifying vision concerns early is key to keeping a child’s learning and development on track. It’s fast, easy, and complimentary.
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Holiday House – The Rand Mansion
See Event Details Thursday, December 10, 2026 The Rand MansionIt is time to celebrate! Join us for the 36th Annual Holiday House event, benefiting DGCKids on Thursday, December 10. This cherished gathering spreads holiday cheer and provides…
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University City, MO
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Save the Date for the Shining Light Gala: Hope on the Horizon!
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For years, families and partners have known our school-age programming simply as GRADS. This fall, that name is retiring, and in its place, we’re excited to introduce a new structure that better reflects the journey every child takes with DGCKids, from their very first days through high school graduation. A Path That Grows With Your…
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