The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired provides specialized educational and transition services for children and youth who are blind or visually impaired.
About
The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, commonly called ISVI, is a state-operated school located in Jacksonville, Illinois.
ISVI provides specialized educational and related services for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Programs are designed to support academic achievement, independence, accessible technology, transition planning, and preparation for adult life.
Services May Include
Specialized academic instruction
Braille literacy
Assistive technology
Orientation and mobility
Independent-living skills
Career and technical education
Work-based learning
Transition preparation
Who They Serve
Children and youth who are blind or visually impaired and meet the school’s current admission and educational eligibility requirements.
Families and school districts should contact ISVI directly for current enrollment, referral, day-program, residential, and statewide-service information.
ISVI provides disability-specific educational expertise that may supplement the services available through a student’s local school district.
Students can receive instruction in Braille, assistive technology, mobility, independent living, employment preparation, and other blindness-specific skills.