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Early Intervention Outreach (EIO) services are typically provided in the home. 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. Providers focus on strategies to help the family throughout their daily routines.
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.
Parents and guardians who are new to raising a child who is blind or visually impaired may have questions and concerns about what resources are available for their children. We help them understand the paperwork and processes, and provide individualized services to navigate ophthalmology appointments. We also help families connect with helpful resources so that their child receives the care that he or she needs.
Additionally, community events are offered throughout the year to give families the opportunity to interact with others in the program. These group activities help parents and caregivers learn how their child reacts to and navigates certain experiences outside the home, and serve as a vehicle for building relationships with other families on a similar journey.
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