Early Childhood & Preschool Services

Young children who are blind or severely visually impaired have lost an important source of sensory input. The BEGIN program combines individual intervention training, class sessions, preschool transition classes, and family information and support to help the children reach their full potential.

BEGIN provides:

• Assessments of vision and development
• Vision and developmental activities for parents and children
• Weekly class sessions for children ages 2 and 3
• A weekly pre-kindergarten class
• Individual teaching visits with families
• Family and infant group meetings to provide support and information
• BEGIN Now! newsletter
• Consultation and training for child care educators in the community
• Special group activities for all families enrolled in the program

New BEGIN brochure now available!

First Steps to BEGIN: Contact Memri Lerch for more information about the BEGIN program and support groups.

Download intake forms (Microsoft Word):
Medical Release
Family Form
Parent Questionnaire
Family Support Options
Service Options

Attention Vision Teachers: The Braille Readiness Grid developed by BEGIN Director Anne McComiskey can be downloaded here in a PDF or text format. For more information, contact Anne McComiskey at amccomiskey@cviga.org.