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We Believe in Your Child's Potential

We provide early intervention services to children who are blind or have low vision, helping your child gain independence and unlocking their true potential.

We Believe in Your Child's Potential

We provide early intervention services to children who are blind or have low vision, helping your child gain independence and unlocking their true potential.

We provide early intervention and educational support for all of Kentucky and Indiana!

VIPS provides early intervention services to Kentucky and Indiana's youngest children with blindness or low vision. Services include evaluations, in-home visits, and access to resources that help parents and caregivers better understand and support their child. Contact us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the many programs and services we offer.

Or give us a call at (888) 636-8477.

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We provide early intervention services for all of Kentucky and Indiana!

VIPS provides early intervention services to Kentucky and Indiana's youngest children with blindness or low vision. Services include evaluations, in-home visits, and access to resources that help parents and caregivers better understand and support their child. Contact us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the many programs and services we offer.

Or give us a call at (888) 636-8477.

VIPS services help parents and caregivers navigate the unknown

"I remember when we were first told about visual therapy for our daughter, Brynn. I had never heard of it! I remember thinking to myself, this is a thing, how does this help? Boy, was I wrong! Being with Ms. Sheila only a few times has impacted our girl so much! She has guided us in ways to help Brynn focus and teaches us ways to help her vision improve! We have found fun toys that she sees better, and backlighting things in the room to help her too. We are blown away by her progress already! It was a beautiful moment when I saw Brynn turn her head to look at me and smile. I thought my heart might stop. I was so excited! Never take for granted those moments. We also are always reminded that our kids can do anything, and to always believe they can do more! "

-Brooke, Mom to Brynn

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A VIPS Community Newsletter

Screenshot from video of Jaxton using his walker.

Milestone Monday — Jaxton

January 12, 2026

This is Jaxton, and he has a diagnosis of Septo-Optic Dysplasia. He is using a walker to be mobile at…

Three bottles of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bourbon on a table.

2026 VIPS Bourbon Raffle

January 10, 2026

$100 per ticket Only 1,500 Tickets Will Be SoldAvailable from Jan. 10 to Feb. 12, 2026 Three Bottles of E.H.…

Phoenix sits on the floor and is placing multicolored plastic balls in his microwave.

Milestone Monday — Phoenix

January 5, 2026

Phoenix is our first #MilestoneMonday of 2026, and he has been working on his container play, his way! His parents…

Collection of interactive toys donated.

Hoosier Christmas Hope Donates Toys to VIPS

December 19, 2025

Last week, we had another toy donation. This one came from Sabrina Young and her organization, Hoosier Christmas Hope. She…

VIPS teachers and providers attend CCM training led by Paige Maynard.

VIPS Rolls Out New CCM

December 19, 2025

2025 was a big year for VIPS. With feedback from our teachers and providers, Christina and Emily have been building…

Important Year-end Giving Dates header with photo of Sheila Klopfenstein and a small boy.

Important Year-end Giving Dates | 2025

December 18, 2025

When planning a year-end contribution to VIPS, remember that charitable donations are deductible in the year they’re made. If you…

Who We Are

We empower a young child with blindness or low vision to navigate their world and gain independence.

Why is early intervention so critically important?

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DID YOU KNOW?

90% of what a child learns
is through their vision.

85% of the foundation of learning happens the first 5 years of their life.

How does your donation benefit a child who is blind or has low vision?

$25

covers braille books, large print books, and other early literacy tools

$100

supports a training session for a teacher who works directly with children

$350

delivers two early intervention visits to a child

$500

ensures a successful transition into the child's next educational setting

Your donation directly impacts the lives of children who are blind or have low vision in Kentucky and Indiana.

Our Mission

VIPS empowers families by providing educational excellence to young children with blindness or low vision in order to build a strong foundation for reaching their highest potential.

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