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Birth to Three

Birth to Three Program

A young child wearing red glasses smiles while holding a color learning board.

NMSBVI’s Birth to Three Program provides free early intervention services to children with visual impairments and their families in their homes and communities, as part of New Mexico’s Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program. NMSBVI partners with the NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) to identify very young children with visual impairments and those who are at risk for visual impairment, so families and their child can begin receiving comprehensive services early, thus maximizing their potential. Our providers are trained as teachers of the visually impaired and/or orientation and mobility specialists, in addition to having specializations in early intervention and early childhood.

A woman assists a young child walking on a sidewalk, both using canes.

NMSBVI’s Birth to Three Program provides free early intervention services to children with visual impairments and their families in their homes and communities, as part of New Mexico’s Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program. NMSBVI partners with the NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) to identify very young children with visual impairments and those who are at risk for visual impairment, so families and their child can begin receiving comprehensive services early, thus maximizing their potential. Our providers are trained as teachers of the visually impaired and/or orientation and mobility specialists, in addition to having specializations in early intervention and early childhood.

A young child with pigtails closes their eyes while playing with toys.

NMSBVI’s Birth to Three Program provides free early intervention services to children with visual impairments and their families in their homes and communities, as part of New Mexico’s Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program. NMSBVI partners with the NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) to identify very young children with visual impairments and those who are at risk for visual impairment, so families and their child can begin receiving comprehensive services early, thus maximizing their potential. Our providers are trained as teachers of the visually impaired and/or orientation and mobility specialists, in addition to having specializations in early intervention and early childhood.

A young child wearing sunglasses and a hat smiles while playing on playground equipment.

NMSBVI’s Birth to Three Program provides free early intervention services to children with visual impairments and their families in their homes and communities, as part of New Mexico’s Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program. NMSBVI partners with the NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) to identify very young children with visual impairments and those who are at risk for visual impairment, so families and their child can begin receiving comprehensive services early, thus maximizing their potential. Our providers are trained as teachers of the visually impaired and/or orientation and mobility specialists, in addition to having specializations in early intervention and early childhood.

A woman and a young girl are decorating a treat together at a table.

NMSBVI’s Birth to Three Program provides free early intervention services to children with visual impairments and their families in their homes and communities, as part of New Mexico’s Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program. NMSBVI partners with the NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) to identify very young children with visual impairments and those who are at risk for visual impairment, so families and their child can begin receiving comprehensive services early, thus maximizing their potential. Our providers are trained as teachers of the visually impaired and/or orientation and mobility specialists, in addition to having specializations in early intervention and early childhood.

At a Glance

Providing early intervention services across New Mexico 

20

Staff across NM

 

 

600+

students/families served annually

647+

vision screenings

 

 

1142

referrals

 

10+

Certified Orientation &

Mobility Specialists

 

 

 

~340

students on active caseloads

 

About Birth to Three:

As part of New Mexico’s robust statewide early intervention programming, NMSBVI is proud to offer the following services for infants and toddlers

A baby in a yellow floatie enjoys a dip in a small pool, with an adult nearby.

 

  • Functional Vision Evaluations to determine the need for services
  • Consultation/participation in developmental assessments with early intervention (EI) agencies
  • learning Media Assessments to determine both the sensory channels a child prefers for learning and to establish the need for braille instruction
  • Consultation with the family and/or community service providers, therapists, etc.
  • Direct services to the child & family
  • Developmental intervention strategies to support the development of visual/compensatory visual skills
  • Information about blindness and visual impairment
  • Referral & resource information for families
  • Participation in Infant Family Service Plan (IFSP) and other team meetings
  • Transition support from Birth-to-Three program into preschool programs
  • Support for parents, including assistance finding a pediatric ophthalmologist for diagnosis
  • Training for child-specific teams, as well as for organizations seeking additional knowledge about vision and its impact on development

A young child uses a cane while walking, guided by an adult.

Contact Us

  • Email: Luanne Stordahl

    Phone: 505-903-8022 

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