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A FamilyConnect Partner

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments


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 FamilyConnect Partner
P.O. Box 317
Watertown, MA 02471
Local Telephone: (617) 972-7441
Toll Free Telephone: (800) 562-6265
www.napvi.org
E-mail: napvi@perkins.org

About National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments


NAPVI is a national, non-profit, independent organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities.

NAPVI provides leadership, support, and training to assist parents in helping their children reach their full potential.

NAPVI is dedicated to:
  • Giving emotional support
  • Parent education
  • Initiating outreach programs
  • Networking
  • Advocating for the educational needs and welfare of children who are blind or visually impaired

Contacts


Susan Laventure, Executive Director

Services


Information and Referral
Educates parents about their rights under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Operates national clearinghouse for information, education, and provides referrals regarding parenting of blind or visually impaired children.


Support for Parents
  • Provides a network with other parents through NAPVI's database by eye condition, age, geographic location, educational and/or social needs
  • Publishes AWARENESS, a magazine featuring information on the special needs of children with visual impairments, including child development, education, medical updates, personal articles written parents, and resources available on the local, regional, and national levels
  • Offers information through conferences, workshops, and publications that help you meet the special needs of your child(ren) with visual impairments
  • Helps parents become a part of a national advocacy group that fosters communication and coordination of services among federal, state, and local agencies and organizations involved with people with visual impairments and that increases public awareness and of children with visual impairments so they are more readily accepted by society
  • Offers scholarship opportunities and advocacy skills that advance leadership potential and confidence
  • Helps parents connect with other parents and professionals through state and local NAPVI chapters, which receive consultative and financial support from NAPVI National
  • Allows parents to utilize NAPVI's national support and information network through our web site, phone, and mail correspondence
  • Helps parents save money with special membership discounts on conference registrations and publications


Fee: Parent/guardian membership in NAPVI is $40 annually. Membership assistance for parent/guardians is available upon request. Different fees for Professional Memberships and Agency Memberships.

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