Inclusive Preschools

The center provides early childhood education for children who are blind or have visual impairments, from birth to age seven or eight. The program serves both children who have disabilities and chidren who are developing normally. Services include an inclusive preschool program for children ages 3 through 5, an infant progam for babies from birth to 3, a Kindergarten program for 5 year olds, and primary education for children in First and Second grades. There are no geographic restrictions.

Each child has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and is provided with an appropriate learning program that includes mobility training, socialization skills, gross motor skills and fine motor skills, and speech and language skills. Normally sighted preschoolers and Kindergarten students are integrated into the program and their presence enhances the learning of the visually impaired students as they all learn together.

The programs involve the parents in reinforcing learning skills in the home environment, and also provide support groups for parents of visually handicapped children.