VISability
Milestone Monday — Luke
This is Luke, and he has been working hard lately! He is stacking blocks, pointing to objects, climbing, and running. We are so proud of Luke and all his accomplishments!
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Milestone Monday — Skyler
Skyler is amazing! She is progressing to focusing on and tracking lights during play activities, and having fun doing it. She is also targeting motor development in supported sitting. Way to go, Skyler.
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Congratulations, Class of 2026
Yesterday was the last day of school in Kids Town and we have a new group of students that have graduated and are moving on. The Red Room held their ceremony on Monday night and the Orange Room held theirs last night. We are so proud of our kids and their families and we will…
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Walking for Dreams Wrap Up
We would like to thank our generous sponsors and everyone who came out on Sunday for Walking for Dreams. Everyone had a wonderful time, and we raised nearly $18,000 that will directly support Indiana kids who are blind or have low vision and their families. And thank you to The Sycamore Foundation for organizing this…
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Record-breaking Gala
The 2026 VIPS Gala broke all records, and we have the generosity of our community to thank for that. We’re still finalizing numbers, but it’s safe to say we raised over $290,000. Here are a few photos from the event and a video we premiered at the Gala, which highlights three of the families we…
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Milestone Monday — Adaline
Adaline demonstrates increased visual attention and engagement during her structured play activity. She is learning to use an adaptive switch connected to a light-up toy. This activity supports the development of cause-and-effect understanding while encouraging purposeful visual attention. We are so proud of her progress!
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Milestone Monday — Mirielle
Mirielle is demonstrating improved tolerance for wearing her glasses following adjustments made to her band by Mom and VIPS DI Tammy. Mom reports that she is now wearing her glasses for longer periods of time throughout the day. She is showing progress in her ability to focus and visually track toys, objects, and familiar family…
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VIPS Receives Grant from MAC Construction and MSD
Since 1980, MAC Construction has grown from a start-up excavation company into one of the most trusted names in civil construction by continually evolving to meet the needs of its customers and community. That commitment to building stronger communities extends far beyond construction projects. Through the support of MAC Construction & Excavating and the Louisville…
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Join Us for the 2026 Cookout for the Crusade
DATE: Monday, June 1, 2026TIME: 11 am to 1 pmLOCATION: VIPS, 1906 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, Kentucky Please join us for our annual Cookout for the Crusade. Stop by for lunch and get your choice of a burger, hot dog, or veggie burger. Includes a bag of chips and a soda, too. All for a $7…
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Wilder Gets the Visual Support He Needs from VIPS and PDS Optical
Bethany, A VIPS mom, recently shared Wilder’s story with us as he is soon aging out of our program, where they have been working with Tammy Maynard, one of our Developmental Interventionists. Wilder was one of the many VIPS kids who took advantage of a program offered by PDS Optical. In March, PDS visited VIPS…
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