Vision and Hearing Services

what do we do?

HEARING AND VISION SCREENING



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. 

Child Vision and Hearing Act (410 ILCS 205) 

Who do we serve?

how can i tell if my child may have a hearing problem?

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?

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.