Vision Parents Empowered of Chicagoland (VPEC), is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing parent support and opportunities to children who are blind or visually impaired. Founded in 2016, VPEC was created by parents and for parents. VPEC believes that empowering parents to connect to one another, share their experiences, and advocate for their children are key elements in assuring that our children have a chance to reach their full potential.VPEC's mission is to connect and create opportunities that will empower parents of blind or visually impaired children. Our vision is that together, parents, professionals, organizations and our community will be empowered to make the world more accessible and inclusive to blind and visually impaired individuals.