2026 Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Annual Parent Infant Institute in Jacksonville
A free, multi-day conference for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 6 years old with vision loss
The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) is hosting the “Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program” from May 31 through June 3. Family check-in is from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 31.
Opening Doors is a multi-day conference at ISVI for parents and caregivers of children ages 6 and younger with visual impairments and other disabilities.
Families can explore a wide range of educational opportunities, resources and activities, including:
- Parent networking opportunities
- Hands-on, interactive activities
- Sessions on peer relationships, visual impairments, technology, independent living skills, transition and more
- Functional Vision and Orientation and Mobility consultation for your child
- Evening workshops and group discussions
- Evening child care and recreational programs
Housing, food and registration for the event are free.
See the Opening Doors Program website for more details.
Please fill out the “Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program” application to attend.
For questions, please contact Michelle Clark at michelle.clark@illinois.gov or (217) 479-4414.