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Our self-paced tutorials allow you to explore expert training materials on your schedule. These courses cover a range of topics, including communication, visual impairment & blindness, and curriculum & instruction. Filter by topic to find the best coursework for your practice and interests. Use the Earn Credits button to register for professional development, continuing education, and ACVREP credits.

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child looks through an optometrist's phoropter
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Introductory

Understanding Parent Perceptions on Assessment and Educational Programming for Their Children with CVI

A qualitative multiple case study examines the experiences of mothers of children with cortical/cerebral visual impairment

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Introductory

Functional Vision Assessment

An introduction to, and practice of, Functional Vision Assessment for individuals with ocular visual impairments.

families gather for an outdoor event
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Introductory

Empowering Each Other

A conversation between two CVI parents

Trott's model of learning and development
Self-paced
Intermediate

Empowering access in daily life: CVI, sensory processing, and independent living

Access to learning and the environment must begin with supporting sensory regulation by addressing the foundational sensory needs (interoceptive, proprioceptive, and vestibular).

close-up of a student completing a math worksheet
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Intermediate

CVI and the Math Mind

Approach math from a perspective that incorporates multisensory learning and CVI adaptations, supports, and accommodations

a runner and guide prepare to race
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Introductory

CVI and Adapted Physical Education (APE)

Collaboration with the TVI and school team is critical to incorporate CVI supports and adaptations to allow full access and engagement.

students work on a lesson in an outdoor setting
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Introductory

CVI in the Occupational Therapy Setting

Occupational Therapy intervention that considers the student’s CVI, their unique visual needs, and multisensory approaches to learning is key to providing access to learning

A picture of Maurice Belote smiling in front of a black background
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Introductory

CVI and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

CAPD is the difficulty or deficits in the neural processing of auditory information, or when the brain has difficulty processing the sound taken in by the ears (asha.org). It’s when the brain and the ears don’t work well together.

a small child carefully places his foot on a step
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Introductory

An Assessment Framework: Aligned to Brain Function

The Alex Program for CVI, an initiative of Easterseals Central Illinois, uses an approach to assessment that is guided by brain function (ventral, dorsal, and primary cortex)

zoom panel of participants
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Intermediate

CVI in Adulthood

A panel of adults with CVI share their experiences, with implications for transition planning

a student glances left as she reaches right for a tactile symbol
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Introductory

Visual Behaviors of CVI

This training module guides you through the Visual Behaviors of cortical/cerebral visual impairment, as defined by the CVI Center at Perkins School for the Blind.

students work with tuning forks
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Introductory

Making Physical Science Accessible to Students with Visual Impairments

Inquiry-based learning can be used to help students who are blind or visually impaired understand the concepts of magnetism, electricity, and sound