General Information
Texas Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
C/O Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
Outreach Program
1100 W 45th Street
Austin,
TX 78756
(972) 984 0761
http://www.tapvi.com
Brief Description
Enable parents to find relevant information and resources. • Offer networking opportunities to connect families. • Increase public awareness about the specific needs of our children so they are included in their community • Foster communication among the agencies and organizations
Services Offered
- Support Groups
- Texas is a big state. To help our members connect and network with one another, we have a TAPVI page on Facebook. Here families can share their experiences and photos, and we post VI event info and links to resources. TAPVI has local members in various regions across Texas. If you are interested in starting or participating in a local support group, please contact us.
- Community Outreach Programs
- We sponsor parent meetings, family activities, workshops and conferences on visual impairment and related issues and participate in community events to raise awareness about visual impairments. We collaborate with DARS Division for Blind Services, the Regional Educational Service Centers and TAER.
- Information and Referral
- We empower families of children who have blindness or visual impairments by providing information and referrals and helping families successfully navigate complex educational, medical, and service systems.