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.
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
A VIPS Community Newsletter
Glasses 101 for Children with Low Vision/Blindness
When a child is blind or has very low vision, sometimes the first thing a parent or a friend or relative says is; “He needs glasses.” But whether or not glasses will improve a child’s ability to see is dependent upon the reason for the child’s low vision or blindness. For some eye conditions/diagnoses, there IS something that will help improve vision; a surgery, a medication, a visual intervention, or prescription eye glasses. But, for many serious eye conditions, there is NOT an intervention that will improve visual acuity. And in these cases, putting glasses on a child simply will not help.
Hand-Under-Hand or Hand-Over-Hand?
You may never have thought about these instructional strategies, let alone which one is preferable for your child with visual impairments but amazingly, there are some considerations you may wish to address.
Elijah's Determination Overcomes Hurdles of Ocular Albinism
Elijah was first seen by our ophthalmologist in late February 2013. We noticed that his left eye was turning inward…
Ashley and Aaron Working Against Blind Stereotypes
Mary Ann Reynolds, former VIPS staff member and mother of VIPS graduate Ashley Reynolds Linson and mother-in-law of VIPS graduate Aaron Linson, sent along a progress report of Ashley and Aaron’s current life.
Aria Makes Progress With Aicardi Syndrome
Our beautiful daughter Aria was born January 2014 and has kept us very busy as any child does. She has…
Planned Giving
Have you ever thought you might want to leave a gift in your will to VIPS or another charity of your choice?
A few years ago my husband Charlie and I sat down with our lawyer to update our wills. It had been a long time since we had made any changes. Our lawyer has a great “bedside manner” and obviously has helped many people over his professional career to write their wills. He asked us many good questions, one of which was “what charitable organizations mean the most to you, and would you like to remember any in your will?” My answer was obviously “yes!”
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?
DID YOU KNOW?
80% of what a child learns
is through their vision.
90% of brain development occurs before age 5.
How does your donation benefit a child who is blind or has low vision?
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.