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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Camp: Expanding Our World Junior – Des Moines
Summer Camp: Great Prairie Summer Quest – Mount Pleasant
Recent News
Learn about recent happenings in our student programs and more.
Five-year strategic plan approved
Summer Institute 2022 – Achieving Excellence Together
Award winning learning
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.
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.