Vision and Hearing Screening
Jan 9, 2009
If you have checked the calendar in the Parent Handbook you will have noticed that we had Vision and Hearing Screenings scheduled with the Oak Park Health Department later in January. I received a letter earlier this week informing us that due to village budget cuts that the Health Department has closed their Vision and Hearing screening department as of January 1, 2009. We are disappointed to not have this service available this school year. I am working with the Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education to advocate for the resumption of this vital service, but it will not happen quickly I fear. I encourage you to let your pediatrician know that your child is not being screened at school this year. If there are any concerns regarding your child’s vision or hearing don’t delay in seeking a screening in another venue. Each year a handful of children at First United are identified in need of further diagnosis and service. We deeply regret that any child’s need might be missed due to this Village budget cut.