#1 causeCVI is the leading cause of childhood blindness and low vision.

1 in 30kids in mainstream classrooms may have CVI-related visual difficulties.

Less than 20%of kids with CVI in the US have a diagnosis. CVI is alarmingly missed and under diagnosed.

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We center CVI voices.

We confront CVI from the inside out, amplifying lived experiences and valuing agency, autonomy, and the right to full access for every person with CVI.

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We follow the current science.

We work closely with medical providers and develop resources that are rooted in research.

We support families and educators.

We bolster the CVI community year-round: offering advocacy paired with research; resources paired with personal stories; information paired with compassion, all through the lens of access and inclusion.

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About CVI

Get started learning about CVI and the common CVI behaviors.

When to Suspect CVI

Learn about the signs of CVI, how CVI is diagnosed, and find a doctor.

Education & Access

Find essential resources to support access for individuals with CVI.

Medical & Research

Follow the current science and research around CVI.

Advocacy & Support

Empower yourself with advocacy tools and get involved with the CVI community.

Explore CVI Resources

CVI Training & Courses

Build your expertise in the leading cause of childhood blindness, CVI, with in-person and virtual training options and self-paced online CVI courses.

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The Perkins CVI Protocol℠

The Perkins CVI Protocol℠ is an expert evaluation tool designed to help teachers of the visually impaired create a robust, individualized CVI evaluation report with recommendations for students with CVI.

CVI Educator Hub

Educators join our community to learn, network, and share resources. Browse our CVI Interventions Library to find strategies for anyone supporting students with CVI in the educational or home setting. 

Angela CVI Parent

“CVI Now give me hope. As I read other parents’ stories of their child’s challenges and successes, it offers connection with others in similar life experiences, empathy, hope, joy and perseverance to lead this charge together to ensure our kids have access, opportunity and resources to meet their full potential.”

Molly CVI Parent

“By far the most reliable, solution driven, fact based CVI Facebook page. My CVI go to for guidance and the latest CVI news.”

Audrey F Educator

“Thank you so much for such honest information and all your experience. Just shows how much collaboration, when done well, can mean for all and overall benefit for students.”

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CVI Now is a non-profit; every donation makes it possible for us to do more to confront the leading cause of childhood blindness and low vision.

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Reach out to us

Let’s learn and support each other on this journey. Have questions? Reach out to the CVI team today!