VISability
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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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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Podcast: Listener Q&A with Your Hosts
In this episode, we answer listener questions from families and professionals supporting children who are blind or have low vision. We share practical ideas, real-life experiences, and honest conversations. Resources mentioned in this episode CVI Scottland: CVI Scotland is a charitable organization (SC046836) and comprehensive online resource dedicated to understanding, identifying, and supporting cortical visual impairment (CVI). It provides evidence-based…
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Milestone Monday — Elliot
During a recent visit with Miss Julia, Elliott wore his glasses for most of the visit and started tracking items visually on the light box. And, he can visually locate the on/off button so he can turn the light box on himself, developing important cause-and-effect skills. Way to go, Elliot. We are all so proud…
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GE’s IT Department Volunteer at VIPS
Last week, our friends from GE’s IT Department stopped by and made donor cards using the brailler and craft materials. Thank you, GE. We can always count on you.
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Milestone Monday — Emery
Emery is a remarkable child and continues to make wonderful progress across all areas of her development. Curious, determined, and eager to learn, she approaches new challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. In this picture, she is proudly shown walking down steep stairs independently, with her mom, and VIPS DI Tammy and O&M Ashley close by…
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Diane Nelson Awarded Excellence in Leadership Award from VisionServe Alliance
We are excited to share that Diane Nelson, our Executive Director, is being honored by VisionServe Alliance with the 2026 Excellence in Leadership Award. “Diane has applied her leadership skills and business knowledge to the day-to-day functions of VIPS as well as to plan for our sustainability far into the future,” said Kathy Mullen, Director…
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Milestone Monday — Ezra
Ezra is making steady progress in his developmental skills. He demonstrates enjoyment when observing lights and bright objects and is beginning to reach toward, grasp, and hold his toys, showing emerging coordination and interaction with his environment. We are so excited for you, Ezra!
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Justine Aycock Named to Twenty Under 40
We are excited to share that Justine Aycock, our Director of Development, has been included in the News and Tribune’s Twenty Under 40 Class of 2026. Congratulations, Justine. We are so proud of you. Click here to read her feature.
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