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Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired works with infants, children, teens and young adults with visual impairments in the state of Iowa. We work with Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and school districts, providing support for students to successfully learn in and out of the classroom.

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Setting Up Iowans with Visual Impairments for Success

It’s our goal for each and every student to have the tools they need to succeed, regardless of their ability levels and learning needs. We offer a wide range of services and resources to help students with visual impairments reach their goals and learn to live independently, from consulting to in-class assistance and support.

Students

Our statewide consultants, itinerant teachers, and mobility specialists can support students with visual impairments in a variety of ways. We help students obtain assistive technology, and we offer one-on-one support to help students study, learn, and transition to their desired life after school.

Learn more about student education assistance

Educators

Managing a classroom of students with varying needs can be difficult. IESBVI offers a library of resources to assist educators in supporting students with visual impairments, as well as programs educators can attend to learn how to best support students of all abilities.

Learn about our Summer Institute program for educators

Parents & Guardians

Navigating life and school with a visually impaired child can feel overwhelming as a parent. We offer ways to help parents support their child’s learning, living, and working needs.

Learn about early intervention and family support services

Upcoming Events

IESBVI hosts events for educators, parents, and students with visual impairments. Check out our upcoming events and read more about any that interest you! We’d love for you to attend an upcoming event.

Low Vision Clinic – Keystone AEA (Dubuque)

October 5, 2023at 8:00 AM
Low Vision Clinic offers a special examination to determine if a student’s visual functioning can be enhanced through the use of optical or non-optical devices and adaptive techniques. Click here for more on Low Vision Clinics, including registration information.More about this event: Low Vision Clinic – Keystone AEA (Dubuque)

Low Vision Clinic – Central Rivers AEA (Cedar Falls)

October 6, 2023at 8:00 AM
Low Vision Clinic offers a special examination to determine if a student’s visual functioning can be enhanced through the use of optical or non-optical devices and adaptive techniques. Click here for more on Low Vision Clinics, including registration information.More about this event: Low Vision Clinic – Central Rivers AEA (Cedar Falls)

Iowa Deafblind Project Power Hour: Topic – Usher Syndrome

October 12, 2023at 4:00 PM
More about this event: Iowa Deafblind Project Power Hour: Topic – Usher Syndrome

Low Vision Clinic – Mississippi Bend AEA (Bettendorf)

November 2, 2023at 8:00 AM
More about this event: Low Vision Clinic – Mississippi Bend AEA (Bettendorf)
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Recent News

Learn about recent happenings in our student programs and more.

White Cane Day 2023

Posted on:September 19, 2023 Post categories: Uncategorized
White Cane Awareness Day is October 15th. We will have family celebrations at two locations this year – Living History Farms on October 14th and Bloomsbury Farm on October 15th. Register by September 25 – https://forms.gle/Mz2qyYVK94RMbppB7 IESBVI students registered for either event will receive a free t-shirt. A limited supply of t-shirts will be available…Read Moreabout White Cane Day 2023

Input on superintendent qualities, characteristics

Posted on:September 12, 2023 Post categories: Uncategorized
What qualities and characteristics should the new superintendent of Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired and Iowa School for the Deaf have? You are invited to express your thoughts in a public forum in September. There are three dates and sites for in-person forums. You may also join each forum via Zoom. …Read Moreabout Input on superintendent qualities, characteristics

Sign up for Rams activities

Posted on:September 9, 2023 Post categories: Uncategorized
Students served by IESBVI are eligible to sign up for extracurricular sports and activities. Really! Even though our 600+ students live across the state in different school districts, the mighty IESBVI Extended Learning Program staff has mad logistic skills and prepares IESBVI for competitions. Zooms, partnerships with the student's school and passionate IESBVI coaching staff…Read Moreabout Sign up for Rams activities
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Itinerant Educators & Mobility Specialists

Itinerant educators and mobility specialists are professionals who will travel to you, rather than you having to travel to them. IESBVI employs a range of specialists who travel across the State of Iowa to provide support to students with visual impairments and school districts who have requested services through their AEA.

Learn more about itinerant services with IESBVI

Find Teachers & Consultants Near You

IESBVI employs teachers of the visually impaired and consultants to provide statewide coverage for Iowa’s students. Select your county to find the Area Education Agency (AEA) and staff that can help you.

You can find teachers using the dropdown form below or by clicking on a link from the list of AEA region below the form.
List of Iowa AEA Regions An Interactive Iowa Map of AEA Regions Northwest AEA Region Prairie Lakes AEA Region Central Rivers AEA Region Keystone AEA Region Green Hills AEA Region Heartland AEA Region Grant Wood AEA Region Great Prairie AEA Region Mississippi Bend AEA Region

Interested in consulting or vision assistance services? Contact us to get connected.

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