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VIPS Indiana

About VIPS Indiana

VIPS Indiana began as a grassroots effort driven by a passionate mother of a child who was legally blind and a dedicated teacher of blind/low vision students. Recognizing the urgent need for better support and resources for Indiana’s youngest children with blindness or low vision, they were determined to bring the VIPS mission to the state. With the support of the VIPS Board of Directors and executive director, their vision became a reality, and on August 1, 2011, VIPS Indiana began providing services. Starting with just eight children, the program quickly grew, now delivering specialized early intervention services across all 92 counties in Indiana.

A toddler sits in front of a colorful sign made out of glass.
A boy is smiling while looking up and is sitting on the lap of someone who is also smiling. They are both in white shirts.

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Visit us at the VIPS Family Resource Center!

A little girl is smiling while being held by a VIPS teacher. She is in front of a light-up bubble tube.

After completing a successful capital and operations campaign, the Simon & Estelle Knoble VIPS Family Resource Center opened near downtown Indianapolis in 2022. VIPS children, their families, and the team now have a 6,300-square-foot building designed to meet their needs including an accessible Toddler Town, a sensory room, a Lending Library filled with braille and tactile books, lightboxes, and more, an outdoor sensory garden and playground, a Parent Hub, and expanded office space.

VIPS parents and caregivers may bring their children and families to use the Family Resource Center at no cost! 

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How can VIPS help your child?

We empower a young child with blindness or low vision to navigate their world and gain independence.

Make a Gift to VIPS to Impact a Child

$25

Provides a child with a
braille book.

$50

Provides a child with a magnification device.

$150

Provides a child with
in-home early intervention.

$250

Provides a child orientation and mobility instruction.

Indiana Wish List

  • Red or yellow slinkies
  • Red shiny pom poms
  • White computer paper
  • Jingle bells
  • Mylar material
  • Baby wipes
  • Vinyl
  • Snacks for events
  • Grocery store gift cards for family events
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