Vision and Hearing Services
what do we do?
HEARING AND VISION SCREENING
- Target Audience: Ages 3 - 5 years old, enrolled in a Madison County daycare or preschool.
- For more information, please call (217) 245-5111 ext. 130, Erika Newman, Screening Technician
- School-age children are screened as requested by the school for a fee. This screening does not replace an exam by the eye doctor or audiologist.
- We do not currently offer hearing and vision screening for adults.
Vision screening must be provided annually for preschool children 3 years of age or older in any public or private educational program or licensed child care facility, and for school age children in kindergarten, second and eighth grades; are in special education class; have been referred by a teacher; or are transfer students. Vision screening dates are set with public and private schools and child care facilities annually.
Hearing screenings must be provided annually for preschool children 3 years of age or older in any public or private educational program or licensed child care facility, and for all school age children grades kindergarten, first, second and third; are in special education class; have been referred by a teacher; or are transfer students. Hearing screening dates are set with public and private schools and child care facilities annually.
Who do we serve?
Children age 3+ who attend:
A DCFS Licensed Day Care
Pre-School
School Age Children Who Attend:
Public, private or parochial school settings or are home schooled
Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
New Transfer Students
Any Student Upon Teacher Referral
how can i tell if my child may have a hearing problem?
Does your child have a history of earaches or drainage from the ears?
Does your child want the television or radio louder?
Does your child often as you or others to repeat questions?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, please call 217.245.5111 to make an appointment for a hearing screening.
how can i tell if my child may have a vision problem?
Does your child squint or tilt their head to see?
When your child is ill or tired, do the eyes appear crossed or does one eye wander when looking at an object?
Does your child move hesitantly or walk close to the wall?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, please call 217.245.5111 to make an appointment for a hearing screening.
Questions?
Please contact Erika Newman, Vision and Hearing Program Coordinator at 217-245-5111 ext: 130
Individual screening appointments are available by request.