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Gloria and Odin sleeping

Gloria & Odin Stay Positive No Matter the News

April 12, 2023

Smiling through adversity, VIPS child Odin, has brought such joy and positivity to his family over his young life. His…

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Who is Tala Beth, “Warrior Princess”?

January 4, 2023

We are so grateful to Christine, mother to young Tala, for sharing her family’s journey— Tell us about Tala! “Tala…

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Jacob’s Journey— growing and thriving with each day!

October 5, 2022

From Melisa, mother to Jacob: “Jacob joined our family via domestic adoption in September 2020, at 10 months of age. …

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Meet Noah: a social butterfly who happens to be non-verbal

July 12, 2022

“Noah is full of life and laughter,” says Becci, mother to almost 3-year-old Noah. Noah is a social butterfly; he…

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The first year is the hardest

April 11, 2022

“Having a baby with complex medical needs and being in the NICU for 48 days wasn’t what we had expected,”…

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ALLEN WHITEHILL CLOWES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AWARDS VISUALLY IMPAIRED PRESCHOOL SERVICES WITH $50,000 GRANT FOR NEW SENSORY GARDEN

March 9, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation has awarded Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS Indiana) a grant in…

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Welcome to the Simon & Estelle Knoble VIPS Family Resource Center

January 13, 2022

In late October, our Indiana staff officially moved into the new Family Resource Center located at 1212 Southeastern Avenue, just…

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Lilly Endowment Inc. and Nina Mason Pulliam grants bring VIPS near capital campaign goal

July 28, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. —Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) Indiana announced it has received grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Nina…

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Isaac sits in his stroller with mom, Traci, next to him, and siblings, Haddon and Noel smiling nearby.

Isaac’s Arrival

July 21, 2021

On January 19th, I was on bed rest and about to go crazy. I was 4 cm, 80% effaced, and…

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2025

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Volume 41
Issue #1

Jan - March 2025

2024

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Volume 40
Issue #1

Jan - May 2024

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Volume 40
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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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Volume 35
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Jan/Feb/Mar 2019

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Volume 35
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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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Volume 35
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Oct/Nov/Dec 2019

2018

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Volume 34
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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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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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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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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

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Volume 30
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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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Volume 29
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Oct/Nov/Dec 2013

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