Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

[1][2] In 1930, the school was relocated to its present location at 7725 North College Avenue in Indianapolis.

[2] The school added the "and Visually Impaired" to its name in 2007 and continues to use it today, despite "students who are blind or have low vision" being the currently accepted term.

The total enrollment has exceeded 150 students; there are also an equal number of educators, maintenance, outreach, administrators, and residential staff.

The Lions Clubs of Indiana support the institution as one of their state projects through monetary donations and volunteerism.

They play sports such as swimming, cheerleading, wrestling, goalball, and track and field.

A black and white photo with a yellowing background, showing the original building as it appeared circa 1904. The building is neoclassical in style, smaller than the current one, with Ionic columns framing the entrance, a tower in the middle, an iron fence encircling it, and trees all around. There is a caption reading "Indiana Institute for the Blind. Erected 1847. Is one of the old landmarks of Indianapolis. All of the common school and many of the high school branches are taught the inmates. They are also given industrial training and instruction in music"
Indiana Institute for the Blind, circa 1904
A red brick building is seen, with grass, trees, and construction equipment in the foreground. The building's tower and main entrance are to the right, with glass roofs and windows stretching to the left. Architecturally, the tower echoes the shape of the tower in the original building.
Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired as it appeared in August 2020, with construction work ongoing
A large, ornate sign reading "Indiana School for the Blind" with rock walls coming out like arms, ending in ornate scrollwork reminiscent of the stairs by the entrance to the original building, and terraced landscaping with yellow flowers, bushes, trees, and an American Flag at half mast.
A view of the sign in front of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
A historical marker surrounded by a bush with small purple flowers. The sign reads, "Indiana School for the Blind. Established 1847 by the General Assembly to provide education for Indiana's blind children. School on downtown site, 1848-1930. Relocated 1930 to present site on North College Avenue. Provides services to blind and visually impaired school-age children.
Historical marker discussing Indiana School for the Blind