Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

Description

Delta Gamma Center connects parents individually and through groups in an effort to bring parents together and provide resources.

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Parents with a child(ren) who is blind or visually impaired

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Buddy Builders: Parent-child classes are designed for children who are blind or visually impaired to engage in supervised play. Classes may include music therapy, differing lighting and toy adaptations, and specialized activities.

Hours

Call For Days and Hours

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages birth- 3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides outreach presentations that build awareness of visual impairment in children and provide information to community groups.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

English

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Early intervention services include educational services, mobility services, occupational/physical/speech and developmental therapy services and family support. Low vision evaluations are also offered for children as needed.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Completed Admission Paperwork - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides short-term counseling and supportive services to parents of children who are blind or have a visual impairment.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Parents of children age birth through high school graduation who are blind or have a visual impairment

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

-Missouri: St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties -Illinois: Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties

Geography Served

Description

Speech and language pathologists address feeding skills, the ability to communicate and the ability to understand communication of others.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Completed Admission Paperwork - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides occupational therapy addressing self-help skills, feeding difficulties, and the ability to process a variety of sensory information and use of hands and small muscles.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Completed Admission Paperwork - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Specialists are available to conduct an evaluation and services. Their role is teach a child to orient and understand where they are in space and to move safely from place to place.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Completed Admission Paperwork - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides a structured assessment of an individual's abilities. Assessment includes developmental, physical, language, intellectual, social and emotional skills.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Completed Admission Paperwork - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides physical therapy that addresses use of muscle groups to perform skills such as sitting, crawling, standing and walking. Therapists can also assist with specialized positioning equipment.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Completed Admission Paperwork - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Group Recreational and Developmental Support Group (GRADS): A recreation and support group for school-aged children and youth with visual impairments that support the development of social skills, friendships and independence.

Hours

Call For Days and Hours

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

Ages 3 years through high school graduation who are blind or have a visual impairment.

Fees

Program fee may be required but scholarships are available.

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides information and referrals to parents of children who are blind or have a visual impairment to find resources and services in their community.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Call For Details

Eligibility

Parents of children age birth through high school graduation who are blind or have a visual impairment

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Speech and language pathologist addresses feeding skills, the ability to communicate and the ability to understand communication of others.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm

Required Documents

- Completed Admission Paperwork - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Partners with childcare centers to provide free vision screenings to children between the ages of six months and six years.

Hours

Call For Hours

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 6 months-6 years - Group screenings for children with special needs or reside in low-income communities

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Schedule An Appointment

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides parent meetings on a topics such as common eye conditions, issues pertaining to feeding, behavior challenges, transition to preschool and more; as needed or by request.

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

- Children ages 0-3 years with a visual impairment - Children must be enrolled in an early intervention program - Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - Interpreter services can be arranged as needed

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

- St. Louis City/County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and parts of Franklin, Warren, and Lincoln Counties in Missouri - Madison County, Monroe County, St. Clair County, and parts of Randolph, Jersey, Clinton, and Washington Counties in Illinois

Geography Served