Low Vision Clinic - Central Rivers AEA (Cedar Falls)
2023-10-06 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Iowa Deafblind Project Power Hour: Topic - Usher Syndrome
2023-10-12 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Iowa Deafblind Project to discuss topics relevant to the education of those who are deafblind. Participants will be sent resources related to the topic to review prior to each session. On the specified date and time participants will meet together via Zoom toparticipate in a conversation about the topic. Iowa Deafblind Project staff will facilitate the conversations and be available for questions.

Participants who register will be sent a Zoom link before the session. No in-person location will be provided.

To register follow the instructions below:

Go to this link

Fill out the form and submit.

A Zoom link will be provided 1 week before the session.

Questions? Contact Sarah Harms at (712)577-0163 or sarah.harms@iaedb.org

Low Vision Clinic - Mississippi Bend AEA (Bettendorf)
2023-11-02 08:00 - 16:00

Low Vision Clinic - Grant Wood AEA (Cedar Rapids)
2023-11-03 08:00 - 16:00

Meaningful Connections Event
2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00
This event is an opportunity for families with children from birth to 5 years who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. Click here to access flyer and registration information for this event.

Low Vision Clinic - Green Hills AEA (Council Bluffs)
2023-11-16 08:00 - 16:00

Low Vision Clinic - Heartland AEA/DMPS (Johnston)
2023-11-17 08:00 - 16:00

Family Connections Forum
2024-02-15 19:00 - 19:45
Join other IESBVI parents at this virtual discussion about experiences with IEPS. Advice and time for questions and answers.

Register for Feb. 15 Family Connections

Low Vision Clinic - Northwest AEA (LeMars)
2024-02-22 08:00 - 16:00

Low Vision Clinic - Prairie Lakes AEA (Fort Dodge)
2024-02-23 08:00 - 16:00

Low Vision Clinic - Great Prairie AEA (Ottumwa)
2024-04-03 08:00 - 16:00

Low Vision Clinic - Mississippi Bend AEA (Muscatine)
2024-04-04 08:00 - 16:00

Low Vision Clinic - Grant Wood AEA (Cedar Woods)
2024-04-05 08:00 - 16:00

Spring Family Conference - Family Night
2024-04-12 17:00 - 20:00
This free, annual conference is exclusively for families who have children served by Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Iowa DeafBlind Project.

Join us for Family Night to kickoff the conference. Enjoy free family activities like a silent disco, pizza party, board games and more!

Location: Duncombe Elementary, 1620 6th Ave. North in Fort Dodge, Iowa

2024 IESBVI Spring Family Conference Registration Link

Questions? Contact Deena Recker at 641.814.3428 or click here to email Deena.

Spring Family Conference
2024-04-13 08:00 - 16:00
This free, annual conference is exclusively for families who have children served by Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Iowa DeafBlind Project.

The conference is all about connecting with other IESBVI families who share your experience. Learn about resources from IESBVI and be inspired by the keynote presenters!

Location: Duncombe Elementary, 1620 6th Ave. North in Fort Dodge, Iowa

2024 IESBVI Spring Family Conference Registration Link

Questions? Contact Deena Recker at 641.814.3428 or click here to email Deena.

Low Vision Clinic - Heartland AEA (Johnston)
2024-05-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-03 08:00 - 16:00

Summer Institute 2024
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-08-06 17:00
At Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired, we understand teachers, paras and others have likely not worked with a child who is blind before, and may have a lot of questions about this new unknown. That’s why every summer, we offer a free two-day institute to familiarize you with resources, techniques and strategies to build your confidence and knowledge of educationally-related topics important for the academic success of your student who is blind or visually impaired.

More than 30 classes are offered; most taught by vision education professionals from IESBVI. Attendees gain hands-on knowledge such as making materials accessible, how to adapt physical education classes, how to make assessment accommodations and more.

More details about Summer Institute HERE.

Sense of Connection Chat
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Our Sense of Connection Parent Chat meets every third Thursday of the month during the lunch hour from 12 – 1 p.m. Conversations have been thoughtful, encouraging and supportive, and we would love for you to join us.

Family Summit
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:30
Find all details about Family Summit at the button below.
