VISability
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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Donuts with Grown-ups
Yesterday, we held our annual tradition of Donuts with Grown-ups in Kids Town. Each year, when we get close to the end of school, we invite parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to join us for donuts. We look forward to it every year.
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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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Milestone Monday — Elise
We are featuring Elise today for Milestone Monday. She is working very hard on hand-eye coordination! Here she is successfully putting together a puzzle and putting shapes into a shape sorter. Yay, Elise!
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April is National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, and we would like to take a moment to thank everyone who donates their time to VIPS. From the cards to the cleanups, the effort is staggering. We couldn’t do what we do with you. Thank you, Volunteers. We love you!
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