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Copyright 2011, 2012 Illinois Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments P. O. Box 2947 Naperville, IL 60567-2947 |
IPVI provides support, information, and service to parents of children with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities. We are pleased that you are visiting us and hope that you connect with our network of families and friends. Remember: "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." (Helen Keller) |
1-877-411-IPVI (4784) ipvi@ipvi.org www.ipvi.org |
IPVI's 2011 Members Only Family Outing A great day was ennjoyed by almost 150 IPVI members! See pictures |
Welcome! |
Under Re-Construction Pardon our missing links. We will be adding new pages and functionality in the upcoming weeks. Please send your suggestions to ipvi@ipvi.org |
Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois Illinois State Board of Education -Special Education and Support Services - June 2009 |
IPVI Email Thank you for your response to our plea for e-mail addresses. Please help us by asking your follow parents and teachers if they haven't signed up for IPVI email. It's easy, just hit Sign In and submit. |
IPVI Insights April 2012: Play for All The latest newsletter issue in full color. |
Happening Soon For Pre-School Children For enrolment information contact Mary Zabelski (312) 997-3675 by April 11 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-3:30, Starting April 17 The Chicago Lighthouse - Children's Development Center 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd.,Chicago Pre-School Enrichment Program Students will learn social skills, daily living skills, Pre-Braille/Braille skills and much, much more! Fee: $90 (that's less than $12 a week!) For College Disability Resource Directors, High School and College Students and their Parents Thursday, April 12, 5:30p - 7:00p Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center 222 Waukegan Road, Glenview Meeting the Needs of Your Students Accommodating with the Latest Adaptive Technology and Transitioning them into the World of Work Learn more about employment opportunities and the latest low vision technology for students. For IPVI and Lighthouse Families Saturday, April 14, 9:00a - 1:00p Chicago Children's Museum 700 E. Grand Ave., Suite 127, Chicago Play for All A morning of fun for everyone. To register or for more information contact: Mary Zabelski (312)997-3675 Pre-registration includes: Free admission for the Chicago Lighthouse and IPVI families Free shuttle from the Chicago Lighthouse to Navy Pier (first 50 only!!) For Parents of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired Sunday, April 15, 3:00p - 4:30p Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center 222 Waukegan Road, Glenview Support for Raising Children The past President of NAPVI shares his experience. Learn more about our Birth-to-Three Program and Enrichment Programs for all school-age students. For Teens Sunday, April 15, 3:00p - 4:30p Chicago Lighthouse Vision Rehabilitation Center 222 Waukegan Road, Glenview Teen Scene Find out about academic scholarships and portable technology for teens and students who are blind or visually impaired. Hang out, listen to music, have a snack and socialize. Learn about the latest iPhones and portable low vision devices to make it easier than ever to stay connected to your friends. |