Illinois
School for the Visually Impaired
658 East State Street,
Jacksonville, IL 62650 (800) 919-5617 or (217) 479-4400
TTY: (217) 479-4415 FAX: 217.479.4479
E-MAIL:
DHS.ISVI@Illinois.gov
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The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is a school established by the Illinois Legislature in 1849 to provide specialized and intense services which focus on the unique learning needs of students with visual impairments, including additional disabilities.
ISVI recognizes and addresses the unique educational needs and interests of each student. Every student receives instruction and guidance from
staff who ISVI stands ready to assist local schools and parents whenever students need the services and resources of this school. ISVI provides a broad range of instruction and services on its campus. Students can: orientation and mobility specialists occupational and physical therapists adaptive physical education educators speech/language specialist a psychologist and social workers who provide counseling low vision specialist technology specialist Have access to 24-hour per day Health Center, staffed by licensed nurses 7 days a week Experience a school day which integrates language development, motor skills, independent living and self-help skills, behavior management and social development into all aspects of learning. Learn to talk and communicate, read and write, using Braille or other communication systems Become familiar with adaptive and assistive
technology IBM Compatible Computers Adaptive Computer Keyboard Screen Readers Screen Magnification Large Monitors Scanners with speech capabilities Plotter Printers Digital Cameras Braille Embossers Speech Synthesizers Learn to get around independently using orientation and mobility skills. Participate fully in extracurricular activities: be in the school talent show join the wrestling, swimming or track teams become a cheerleader be a member of the Forensics (Speech) Team learn to play a musical instrument learn outdoor sports such as fishing learn to bowl learn to dance attend exercise classes at a local heath club Have a home away from home live in pleasant dorms with caring staff visit museums, parks, malls and more have fun with friends in the Teen Center, social activities, the pool and at dances Learn the skills needed to live independently Dressing, eating, cooking, maintaining an
apartment, budgeting Learn work skills, explore a career, get a job on campus or in the community Grow with friends who share and understand visual loss. The role of ISVI is to provide students who are blind and visually impaired a free, comprehensive educational program commensurate with individual needs and abilities. The school provides students with instruction in the same course work required of all school-aged children in Illinois. Specialized classes include:
* orientation and mobility * adaptive physical education * independent living skills * vocational education * music * art * Braille * adaptive computer technology Also offered is an extensive range of extracurricular experiences and opportunities to participate in recreational activities, on and off-campus jobs, competitive speech (forensics), track and field, wrestling, cheerleading and swimming. ISVI's program is flexible enough to provide for the diverse needs of all students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities. Objectives * participation in all phases of the schools program and campus life * participation in activities related to technology * promotion of self-confidence and self-respect * provision of career education and transition planning * participation in self-help activities, independent mobility and independent living skills The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI), operating under the auspices of the Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, is a residential/day school for blind and visually impaired students.
The school is located on an 18-acre campus in Jacksonville, a city of 25,000 people approximately 35 miles west of Springfield. ISVI provides blind and partially seeing students a comprehensive educational program commensurate with the individual needs and abilities. The school offers education, counseling, prevocational and vocational training, independent living skill training and an extensive range of extracurricular activities. The programs at ISVI are flexible enough to provide for the diverse needs of visually impaired students, including those with special needs. Contact Information Postal Address: For Information, contact us at ISVI. |
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