Parent Empowerment Program
Availability
VIPS Louisville
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VIPS Central Kentucky
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VIPS Indiana
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Meet Other Families Just Like Yours
Our Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) allows parents and families to meet and socialize with others who have children with blindness or low vision in an accessible and relaxing atmosphere at our Kids Town Preschool (Louisville) or Family Resource Center (Indianapolis). Our amazing VIPS team and volunteers will care for your children as you learn about topics that could impact your child's life during the training segment of the event. Past topics have included setting up a special needs trust, information on Medicaid waivers, and communication strategies for children who are blind or have low vision. Our goal for the PEP is for you to learn, connect, and know that you are not alone.
In this setting while playing with our children, we moms talked, knowing that we completely understood one another and our lives, and I felt a level of comfort that I don’t find in many places outside my home.
– Rachael, Mother of Jude
Fun for the Entire Family
At the PEP, we welcome siblings and extended family members of your VIPS child so they can meet other kids with blindness/low vision and their families. This is a perfect opportunity for loved ones to learn more about your child in a multi-sensory environment. We'll have a wide array of toys and activities making it fun for everyone! We hope you'll join us at our next PEP!
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, early intervention visits, and access to resources that help parents and caregivers better understand and support their children. Contact us to learn more about how you can take advantage of the many programs and services we offer.
Would you like to speak with someone directly?
Give us a call at (888) 636-8477.
Want to learn more?
Contact the VIPS office for more information!