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October Declared Blindness and Low Vision Awareness Month in Indiana
October is Blindness and Low Vision Awareness Month in Indiana, as declared by Governor Mike Braun. Over 157,000 Hoosiers who are experiencing blindness or low vision thank you. This recognition is also meaningful to those who work tirelessly to ensure that a whole and fulfilling life is achievable. Thank you, Governor.
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Gov. Beshear Declares October Blind and Low Vision Awareness Month in Kentucky
Governor Andy Beshear has declared October Blindness and Low Vision Awareness Month in Kentucky. Thank you for raising awareness about the more than 160,000 Kentuckians who are experiencing blindness or low vision, and to those who work tirelessly to ensure all may reach their full potential and achieve the success they deserve.
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David Sterne: A Lifeline for VIPS Families
Meet the man behind the miles: David’s story of kindness and commitment.
Read MoreEmpowering Families, Leading with Purpose… Meet Sheila Klopfenstein
From banker to beloved teacher, Sheila brings passion, purpose, and powerful support to VIPS families across Indiana.
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VIPS Announces Name Change to Better Align with its Mission
Louisville, KY – January 31, 2025 – Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) is proud to celebrate 40 years of serving young children with blindness or low vision and their families. As part of this milestone anniversary, VIPS is announcing a significant update to its acronym, which will now stand for Vision Interventions and Parental Support…
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Brynn’s Story of Independence & Mobility with GoBabyGo
Brynn, a VIPS child, is a bright and joyful little girl who has achieved a new level of mobility and independence thanks to a specially adapted ride-on car provided through the GoBabyGo program. GoBabyGo is a collaboration between Purdue University engineering students and local physical therapists from the Bartholomew School System in Columbus, Indiana. The…
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Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Awards Transformative Grant to Benefit Children
VIPS is incredibly grateful to the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County for the generous grant of $10,000 to support critical early intervention services for infants and toddlers who are blind or have low vision, as well as their families, in Floyd County, Indiana. The partnership between VIPS and the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County is…
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CANEtucky Competition for Students with Blindness/Low Vision
By: Ashley Emmons, COMS, IECE, TVI On Friday, October 25th I had the opportunity to volunteer at the 2nd annual CANEtucky event held at The University of Kentucky and hosted by the UK College of Education Visual Impairment Program. What is CANEtucky? CANEtucky is a specifically designed competition for students 12 years and up with…
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A Legacy of Love: Laurie Roselle’s Dedication Transformed VIPS Indiana
In September 2016, Indiana Director of Community Outreach & Advocacy, Meredith Howell, received an email that said, “I am the Director of Fundraising for the Indianapolis Alumnae of Delta Gamma and we’d like to sponsor a fundraiser for VIPS! We’d love to manage a Trivia Night on Friday, February 3, 2017, with all the proceeds…
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Leading the Way for Best Practices
By Kathy Mullen, VIPS Director of Education The VIPS community was well-represented at the 2024 AER Biennial International Conference this year. Five team members traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina in late July to share news on the exciting things happening within the VIPS community and to learn from our amazing collaborators from across the country…
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