The Brewer/Taylor Lions' Low Vision Clinic is a joint project of the Lions of Illinois Foundation, Illinois College of Optometry, Illinois Eye Institute, and ISVI. Adjunct support provid

Registration is now open for ISVI’s 40th year Parent Infant Institute/Opening Doors Program scheduled for June 7th-10th!   Opening Doors is a multi-day conference for parents of chil

Ambucs . Jacksonville Bowl Inn . Jacksonville CNB Bank & Trust . Jacksonville Crime-Stoppers . Jacksonville & Quincy Dave's Laundromat . Kankakee Davis Heating & Air Con

Welcome to our Virtual Tour! Thank you for visiting our web site!   Below are 5 links to separate Videos.   The first two are all about ISVI while the other 3 are news reports f

In 1970, the Autism Society launched an ongoing nationwide effort to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible.  In

National Deaf History Month is recognized and celebrated every year from March 13th to April 15th to recognize the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.   Three key events i

Wednesday, April 5 is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, a national day when we celebrate our paraprofessionals and highlight the contributions of paraprofessionals to their students and schools.

On Wednesday April 12, we'll have a Pack the House Night @ Leo's Pizza from 2-10 pm.   Leo's will donate $$$ back to the ISVI Booster Club based on orders

We will have a Zoom PTO Meeting Thursday, April 13th at 6:30 pm CST.    Parents, Faculty, Students, Please plan on joining us.  The zoom link is listed below.    

  A Great Time Shared by our Students @ ISVI

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org

In 1942, the National Secretaries Association was formed in order to recognize the contributions of administrative personnel to the economy, support their development, and attract workers to the

ACES Day = All Children Exercising Simultaneously  ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education W

International Firefighters Day is celebrated every year on May 4th to recognize and honor the sacrifices of firefighter’s who risk their lives for others. International Firefighters’ Da

Victory Day (V-E Day) is a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.   It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German

On Tuesday May 9, we'll have a Pack the House Night @ Leo's Pizza from 2-10 pm.   Leo's will donate $$$ back to the ISVI Booster Club based on orders from

National School Nurse Day on the Wednesday of National Schools Week honors all school nurses who care for the children in the schools every day. School nurses promote learning through healthy chi

On Wednesday March 8th, we'll have a Pack the House Night @ Leo's Pizza from 2-10 pm.   Leo's will donate $$$ back to the ISVI Booster Club based on orders

On May 11th various works of Art will be on display that were created by our ISVI students.

School Play put on by our ISVI students @ 1:30 pm in our Auditorium.

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated

National Police Week is celebrated on whatever week May 15 falls in, under President Kennedy’s decree to honor the men and women who risk their lives every day in the line of duty — it tak

On Tuesday May 16th, we'll have a Pack the House Night @ Los Rancheros from 11 am - 10 pm  Los Rancheros will donate $$$ back to the ISVI Booster Club based on orders from a

Truman, the holiday was established in 1949. The creation of a single day celebration for all five branches of the United States military made sense due to its recent unification under the Department

Red Nose Day is an annual fundraising campaign to end the cycle of child poverty and ensure a healthy future for all children. Red Nose Day has several strategic areas that it focuses on in

Congratulations to our Seniors as they'll Graduate Friday Morning May 26, 2023. To watch online click on the Zoom Link Below. ISVI High School Graduation May 26, 2023 09:00 AM CST J

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May.

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. 

Father's Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. 

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Th

51 years ago on June 23rd, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law. This game changing law “is a comprehensive law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in all programs

Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Contine

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / 1990 The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities

In August from 4-7 pm we'll have a Pack the House Night @ My Buddy's BBQ My Buddy's will donate $$$ back to ISVI based on orders from all dine in & pickup orders betw

Victory Day, also known as VJ Day, marks the anniversary the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II. It followed the dropping of the devastating atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hi

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the de

22 years ago on September 11, 2001 almost 3,000 people lost their lives during the attacks at the Twin Towers, Pentagon and aboard United Airlines Flight 93. At 8:46 a.m. ET, American Airlin

On Monday September 25, we'll have a Pack the House Night @ Fujiyama from 4:30 - 9:00 pm.   Fujiyama will donate $$$ back to the ISVI based on the orders from all dine

A Memorial walk/run was started in 2021 in Honor of Hannah Mansell.   A graduate of Jacksonville High School, She was an interpreter in the Mattoon School District and absolutely loved her job wo

For nearly four decades now, the country has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer—including

Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus'

White Cane Safety Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964.   The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are

Patricia Bays Haroski registered "National Boss' Day" with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1958. She was working as a secretary for State Farm Insurance Company in Deerfield, Illinois&nb

Halloween or Hallowe'en, less commonly known as All-Halloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Chris

November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. It is during this month we a

Daylight saving time, also known as daylight savings time or daylight time, and summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. 

In the United States the day on which elections for national public office are held, occurring annually on the first Tuesday after 1 November.

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. These memorial gestures all took place on

In a world that seems to be getting more and more divided, it can feel like there’s not much you can do. And yet, we all know that doing small acts of kindness for strangers or people in need

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on various dates in the United States, Canada, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Liberia.  It began as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest

It's that time of year - Our Jacksonville Lions Club is selling Fruit.   For more information, contact TBA @ TBA

Although December has not been designated a special heritage month, it does contain celebratory days that are recognized internationally. On December 10 in 1948, the United Nations General Assembl

Mrs. Kerhlikar and her students work hard to put on several programs throughout the school year.     We're really excited today as it's the Holiday Program which will be in au

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. 

World Braille Day on January 4 is celebrated to honor the birth of Braille's inventor, Louis Braille.   Braille's gift to the world has brightened the lives of millions of people arou

175 Years Ago ISVI's Birthday is Saturday January 13 The vision of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is to provide a quality comprehensive education and

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.

Bowling season will begin on Monday, January 22, 2024 For more information Contact: Mr. Petri @  Jacob.Petri@Illinois.gov or Mrs. French @  Barbara.French@illinois.gov

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States

The Braille Challenge is an annual two-stage Braille literacy competition designed to motivate blind students to emphasize their study of Braille. The program parallels with the importance and educati

Join us during this special week dedicated to Keep Kindness Growing STC!  It’s easy to get started, simply look for opportunities to share kindness, care and compassion.  NO ACT OF KIN

Open the attachment and check out the information on the upcoming IAER Conference which starts TBA   Illinois Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impa

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate rom

Washington's Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the holiday h

For more information contact: FORENSICS: Mrs. Courtney @ Click Here to Email Coach    

For more information contact: SWIMMING Mrs. Richardson @ rachael.richardson@illinois.gov or Mr. Foster @ michael.foster@illinois.gov or Mrs. Howard  @ leslie.lynch@illinois.gov

Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, to Rosa Pa

Casimir Pulaski Day is a local holiday officially observed in Illinois, on the first Monday of March in memory of Casimir Pulaski, a Revolutionary War cavalry officer born in Poland as Kazimierz Pułas

Mrs. Kerhlikar's Annual Talent Show for our ISVI Students at 6:00 pm in our auditorium.

SEL = Social Emotional Learning SEL Day is an annual event on the 2nd Friday in March to showcase, promote, advocate, and support SEL in school and communities across the world.

Daylight saving time, also known as daylight savings time or daylight time, and summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. 

Every year on March 14, the world celebrates Pi Day to recognize the mathematical constant, Pi. It defines as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and the value for Pi is 3.1

Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

TBA, we'll have a Pack the House Night @ Los Rancheros from 11 am - 10 pm  Los will donate $$$ back to the ISVI Booster Club based on orders from all dine in &