Division on Visual Impairments

VIDBE-Q.64.1.Winter.2019

A quarterly newsletter from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Visual Impairments containing practitioner tips for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other professionals.

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38 VIDBE - Q Volume 6 4 Issue 1 Orientation and Mobility Services – According to the needs of the child, Orientation and Mobility services are provided as directed on the child's IFSP or IEP, or as requested by the child's parent. Consultation/Advocacy Ser vices – Parent(s)/guardian(s) may request that a VIPS representative accompany them to planning meetings for the child's educational services, including IFSP and Admissions and Release Committee (ARC/IEP) meetings. Family Supports – VIPS hosts family socia l events throughout the year. Parent and caregiver educational sessions are held regularly. VIPS also hosts an annual Family Retreat and Parent Conference weekend. Over the years, VIPS has been visited by families from far and wide who are seeking high qu ality services for their child(ren) who are visually impaired. Some families have relocated to Louisville in order for their child(ren) to attend Kids Town Preschool at VIPS. Professionals from around the globe have come to the Louisville campus eager to hone the services they provide to young children with visual impairments by spending a day in Kids Town Preschool. VIPS provides ongoing consultation to agencies within many states eager to replicate Kids Town Preschool programming. Collaborations with uni versities and colleges, as

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