Beyond Blindness

Early Intervention: Ages 0-3

Beyond Blindness provides specialized Early Intervention services that support the development, learning, and independence of children with visual impairments and other disabilities while equipping families with the tools and resources they need to help their child thrive. At-Home Services: Infant Development Specialists provide individualized home-based services, parent education, and developmental support to help families address delays and promote growth and learning in a child’s natural environment. Infant, Toddler & Preschool Classrooms: Our inclusive classrooms combine specialized support for children with visual impairments and other disabilities with high-quality early childhood education. Through our Head Start partnership, children benefit from comprehensive learning experiences that promote healthy development, school readiness, sensory development, utilization of low vision, and adaptive skills. Therapy Services: Based on each child’s individual needs, physical, occupational, and speech therapy services help strengthen developmental skills and promote greater independence.

Education and Enrichment: Ages 3-22

Beyond Blindness provides specialized educational, vision, enrichment, and transition services that help children and young adults with visual impairments build the skills, confidence, and independence needed for future success. Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) Services: Our experienced teachers work individually with students at home and in school, providing instruction in Braille and low-vision modalities, adaptive technology, and other specialized skills while ensuring instruction is tailored to each student’s needs. Orientation & Mobility (O&M): O&M Specialists help students safely and independently navigate their surroundings through white cane mobility training, assistive technology, and individualized instruction, increasing confidence and independence at school, at home, and in the community. Enrichment & Transition Opportunities: Beyond Blindness provides multi-sensory enrichment, social, leadership, life-skills, and transition opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom. Programs such as Social Society, leadership programming, transition supports, camps, and community-based experiences help children and young adults strengthen social connections, develop independence, and prepare for adulthood.

Family Support

Beyond Blindness provides comprehensive Family Support services designed to strengthen family stability, connection, and access to resources throughout a child’s Journey of Care®. Services support the entire family, including parents, grandparents, siblings, and caregivers. Care Coordination & Family Support: Families can access individualized support at any stage of their child’s development. Beyond Blindness connects families with resources, provides ongoing wellness and care coordination, and helps identify and address emerging needs. Parent Education, Advocacy & Community: Educational opportunities, family events, advocacy initiatives, and community connections provide families with tools, information, and peer support while helping them navigate services and advocate for their child. Counseling & Wraparound Services: Counseling, home visiting, Enhanced Care Management, and other supportive services help families address barriers, strengthen coping skills, access care, and build confidence and resilience.