Children & Youth

We provide direct services, consultation services, assessments, and hands-on training for children (ages 0– 22), teaching them skills that are unique to children with visual impairments.

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Services for Children & Youth

Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)

Summer Camps & Programs

LEAP Program

HAPI Program

Transition Program for Teens

Vision Screening & Early Intervention

Explore, Learn & Connect

Resources for Youth & Children

Explore practical tools and real experiences to support individuals navigating vision loss. From how-to guides and instructional videos to personal stories and community updates, these resources are here to inform, empower, and connect.

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Contact VABVI to Learn More About Services for Children, Youth & Teens

Andrea Hershberg

Intake Coordinator

email: ahershberg@vabvi.org

phone: 800-639-5861 ex. 214

Stephanie Bissonette

Director of Children Services

email: sbissonette@vabvi.org

phone: 877-350-8838

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Get Started

Make a Referral

If you or someone you know is experiencing vision loss, making a referral to VABVI is the first step toward accessing support. Our referral process is simple, confidential, and designed to help individuals maintain independence and confidence at home and in their communities.

What to Expect

  • Connect with our Intake Coordinator for a quick overview of available services and next steps.
  • A certified instructor will follow up by phone to arrange a home visit and gather directions.
  • We’ll identify your goals, conduct a low vision evaluation, and create a tailored plan of action through a personalized assessment.
  • You’ll receive home visits for as long as you wish, until all support options have been explored.
  • Referrals can be submitted by phone or mail, and may come from doctors, healthcare providers, family members, friends, or individuals themselves.
Start the Referral Process

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