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VISability is a quarterly publication of VIPS and was created to inform VIPS parents, caregivers, and community supporters about all the happenings at our organization. We share stories about the children and families we serve, upcoming family and fundraising events, resources, and more!

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Penelope sits in the floor and exams a slime jar.

Milestone Monday — Penelope

February 16, 2026

Penelope is doing amazing things since starting with VIPS! This little lady has a coloboma and amblyopia. She is finally…

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Christina Welsh draws the name of the Bourbon Raffle winner from a bowl held by Justine Aycock.

We Have A Winner!

February 13, 2026

The lucky winner of the VIPS Bourbon Raffle was Charlie Bensinger, whose name was drawn during a live broadcast on…

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Myles is focusing intently on brightly colored window clings on a lightbox.

Milestone Monday — Myles

February 9, 2026

We are so excited to celebrate Myles, a determined little learner with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Myles recently received a…

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Volunteers from the NCAA PR team pose for a photo with the cards they made.

NCAA PR Team Volunteers at the FRC

January 30, 2026

Today, the NCAA PR team made a return visit to the Family Resource Center in Indianapolis. They made birthday cards…

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Screenshot from video of Jaxton using his walker.

Milestone Monday — Jaxton

January 12, 2026

This is Jaxton, and he has a diagnosis of Septo-Optic Dysplasia. He is using a walker to be mobile at…

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Three bottles of Colonel E.H. Taylor, Jr. Bourbon on a table.

2026 VIPS Bourbon Raffle

January 10, 2026

Raffle is ClosedOne Winner Announced Feb. 13 at 12 pm on Facebook Live $100 per ticket Only 1,500 Tickets Will…

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Phoenix sits on the floor and is placing multicolored plastic balls in his microwave.

Milestone Monday — Phoenix

January 5, 2026

Phoenix is our first #MilestoneMonday of 2026, and he has been working on his container play, his way! His parents…

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Collection of interactive toys donated.

Hoosier Christmas Hope Donates Toys to VIPS

December 19, 2025

Last week, we had another toy donation. This one came from Sabrina Young and her organization, Hoosier Christmas Hope. She…

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VIPS teachers and providers attend CCM training led by Paige Maynard.

VIPS Rolls Out New CCM

December 19, 2025

2025 was a big year for VIPS. With feedback from our teachers and providers, Christina and Emily have been building…

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2025

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Volume 41
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Jan - March 2025

2024

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Volume 40
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Jan - May 2024

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Volume 40
Issue #3

Sep - Nov 2024
Includes 2024 Toy Recommendations

2022

2021

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Volume 37
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Jan - Mar 2021

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Volume 37
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April - June 2021

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Volume 37
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Oct 2021

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Volume 37
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Oct - Dec 2021

2020

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Volume 36
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Jan/Feb/Mar 2020

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Volume 36
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April - September 2020

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Volume 36
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October - December 2020

2019

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Jan/Feb/Mar 2019

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April/May/June 2019

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Volume 35
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July/August/Sept 2019

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Oct/Nov/Dec 2019

2018

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Jan/Feb/Mar 2018

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April/May/June 2018

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Volume 34
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July/August/Sept 2018

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Volume 34
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Oct/Nov/Dec 2018

2017

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Jan/Feb/Mar 2017

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Volume 33
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April/May/June 2017

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Volume 33
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July/August/Sept 2017

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Oct/Nov/Dec 2017

2016

Volume 32
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Jan/Feb/Mar 2016

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Volume 32
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April/May/June 2016

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Volume 32
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July/Aug/Sep 2016

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Volume 32
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Oct/Nov/Dec 2016

2015

Volume 31
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Jan/Feb/Mar 2015

Volume 31
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April/May/June 2015

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Volume 31
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July/Aug/Sep 2015

31-4-cover-new

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Oct/Nov/Dec 2015

2014

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Jan/Feb/Mar 2014

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Volume 30
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April/May/June 2014

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Volume 30
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July/Aug/Sep 2014

30-4-cover-new

Volume 30
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Oct/Nov/Dec 2014

2013

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Volume 29
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Jan/Feb/Mar 2013

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Volume 29
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April/May/June 2013

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Volume 29
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July/Aug/Sep 2013

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Oct/Nov/Dec 2013

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