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Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program in Jacksonville

When

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Saturday, June 10, 2023    
All Day
iCal

Where

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

Event Type

A free, multi-day conference for parents/caregivers of children with vision loss ages birth to five

The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) is hosting its Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program from June 7 to 10.

The in-person event will be at the ISVI, 658 E. State St., in Jacksonville.

The multi-day event is for Illinois caregivers and their children with visual impairments and additional disabilities from birth to age 5. Support for families attending the event will include:

  • Information on your child based on observation and assessment
  • A learning tool resource bag
  • Help with making informed decisions on behalf of your child
  • A make-it-take-it and networking activities

The event will also include a formal dinner for parents.

This is the 40th year for the event.

For more details, see the event flyer:

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

If you have questions, please contact Outreach Director Michelle Clark at michelle.clark@illinois.gov.