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2025 Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Annual Parent Infant Institute in Jacksonville

When

Wednesday, June 4, 2025    
All Day
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Where

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
658 E. State Street, Jacksonville, Illilnois, 62650

Event Type

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 its 42nd annual Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program from June 4 through June 7. Families will check in from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 4.

Opening Doors is a multi-day conference at ISVI for parents and caregivers of children 6 years old or younger with visual impairments and other disabilities.

Families can explore a wide range of educational opportunities and resources. Session topics and activities will include:

  • Make-it-take-it and networking activities
  • Sessions on topics such as “Ask the Doctor,” independent living skills and more
  • Functional Vision and Orientation and Mobility consultation for your child
  • Evening workshops and group discussions

Housing, food and registration for the event are all free.

See the Opening Doors Program website for more details.

Fill out the Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program application to attend.

For questions, please contact Outreach Director Michelle Clark at michelle.clark@illinois.gov.