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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
