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Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program in Jacksonville

When

Wednesday, June 5, 2024    
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 41st annual Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program from June 5-8, 2024. Families will check in from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 5.

Opening Doors is a multi-day conference at ISVI for parents 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
  • Functional Vision and Orientation and Mobility consultation for your child
  • A braille workshop
  • Sessions on topics such as Ask the Doctor, sensory processing, and more

The conference will also include a special “Dinner in the Dark” event for parents and caregivers.

Event housing, food and registration are free.

See the Opening Doors event flyer 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.