DGCKids in the Media — A Conversation Worth Having When a child is diagnosed with a visual impairment, families are often left with more questions than answers. Where do we go? Who do we call? What does this mean for our child’s future? That’s exactly why this conversation matters. Recently, DGCKids’ Anne Silea had the…
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A Year Worth Celebrating — A Letter to Our Community By Andrew O’Dell, Chief Executive Officer As we mark our 75th anniversary, I find myself filled with gratitude, not just for how far we have come, but for the incredible community that makes this work possible every single day. Our 2025 Impact Report is here,…
Read MoreFilm Screening 10.15.2025
Celebrate White Cane Day with a special film screening event! Who: Krishna Washburn, Heather Shaw, DGCKids, MindsEye, and Sight Collective partners. Open to families, volunteers, and community friends. What: Telephone, a free audio description dance film screening with festivities, including a discussion with the directors! Where: DGCKids, 1750 S. Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO…
Read MoreThe Shining Light Tree Lot
After careful consideration, the board has made the difficult decision to retire the Shining Light Tree Lot this year. This decision was not made lightly, as the Tree Lot has brought joy to many for the last 72 years. Unfortunately, after careful analysis, it became apparent that the Tree Lot has not been yielding the results…
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Andrew O’Dell Transitions from Interim Director to Executive Director at Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments (DGC)
NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseFebruary, 23, 2024 …
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Illinois Excellence in Education Award
Congratulations, Becky Lambert (M.S.Ed., COMS), on receiving the prestigious Illinois Excellence in Education Award on February 22, 2024! Her dedication and tireless efforts in positively impacting the lives of children with visual impairments truly exemplify the spirit of excellence in teaching.
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Delta Gamma Center Welcomes Lisa Rohr Back to the Team as Senior Program Director
NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 26, 2023 St. Louis, MO – Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments (DGC) is thrilled to announce the return of Lisa Rohr to our team. With an impressive 13-year tenure at the Center, Lisa rejoins us in the role of Senior Program Director. Having previously…
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What Families Need to Know About the BRITE Act
A new law is helping Missouri students with visual impairments get the support they need and deserve. In August 2022, Missouri passed a new law called the BRITE Act, short for Blind Students’ Rights to Independence, Training, and Education. This important legislation sets new standards for how educational services are delivered to students with visual…
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