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Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (IESBVI) 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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Young child standing with a gait trainer smiling at the camera.
March message to IESBVI families from Jonathan Karli, chief academic officer.

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

Recent News

Learn about recent happenings in our student programs and more.

IESBVI Family Spotlight

Posted on:April 28, 2025 Post categories: Uncategorized
IESBVI families – you are not alone! All families experience struggles and successes. We see you, and we value you. IESBVI families will be highlighted regularly so other families can feel supported and connected. Meet Ava This story is written from the family's perspective. Ava is our first child. Her pregnancy and delivery were pretty…Read Moreabout IESBVI Family Spotlight

IESBVI Family Spotlight: The Smiths

Posted on:March 6, 2025 Post categories: Uncategorized
IESBVI families – you are not alone! All families experience struggles and successes. We see you, and we value you. IESBVI families will be highlighted regularly so other families can feel supported and connected. Meet the Smiths Meet Jordan (dad), Jessica (mom), Taylor (6) and Trevor (3) Smith. This story is written from the family's…Read Moreabout IESBVI Family Spotlight: The Smiths

Expanded position means more clinic follow-up visits

Posted on:November 11, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized
This information in ASL. Increasing the low vision clinics coordinator position to full-time has enabled Brandon Schellhorn to visit 70 schools during school year 2023 – 2024. A teacher of the visually impaired for IESBVI since 2012, Schellhorn moved into the coordinator and consultant position the fall of 2023, the same time the position became…Read Moreabout Expanded position means more clinic follow-up visits
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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.
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