Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
IESBVI provides statewide education and specialized support for Iowa children and young adults who are blind or visually impaired.
About
Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, commonly called IESBVI, provides educational services for children and young adults from birth through age 21 who are blind or visually impaired.
IESBVI works with Iowa’s Area Education Agencies and local school districts.
Its teachers, consultants, and orientation and mobility specialists provide services across Iowa rather than requiring every child to attend one centralized school.
Services May Include
Teachers of students with visual impairments
Orientation and mobility instruction
Braille and literacy support
Assistive technology
Early-intervention and family support
Expanded Core Curriculum instruction
Activities, camps, and sports programs
Post-secondary transition services
Who They Serve
Iowa children and young adults from birth through age 21 who are blind or visually impaired, including students with additional disabilities.
IESBVI provides specialized educational expertise that can support students within their local schools and communities.
Its statewide model gives families access to teachers of the visually impaired, mobility specialists, assistive technology, Expanded Core Curriculum instruction, and transition support.