Early Intervention Outreach Services

Birth to Age Three

Early Intervention Outreach (EIO) services are typically provided in the home at the family’s convenience with evening and weekend hours available. Teachers of Students with Visual Impairment (TVIs) work directly with parents and children, using a family-centered curriculum to give them the best possible start, reach developmental milestones, and prepare them for school-aged programs. EIO serves children in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties.

In EIO, TVIs focus on family-centric and visual adaptation techniques to achieve each child’s individual goals. Lessons are developed based on the family’s daily routine and traditions and focus on everyday activities that the child is most likely to encounter with his or her family.

In addition to providing individualized lesson plans, teachers work with parents and caregivers to navigate the often-confusing health care realm and connect them with helpful resources so that they have the tools to advocate for their child. As a parent new to raising a child who is blind or visually impaired, the medical world can be overwhelming. We help parents or caregivers understand the paperwork and processes so that their child receives the care that he or she needs.

The program also provides comprehensive resources and support for families as well as introduces them to other families who are also raising a child who is blind, visually impaired or living with other challenges through family meet-ups. Group activities not only help the parents learn how their child reacts to and navigates certain experiences outside the home, but also helps parents build relationships with others.