A visually impaired girl standing on a small, stationary trampoline.
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Before every ‘Miracle Worker,’ there’s a family who believes their child can learn

The story of Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller showed that education matters and is possible for everyone, including for children with CVI.

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Image of Nai standing on the peak of a mountain while hiking, white cane in hand, soaking up the sun on a windy day. Text at bottom left corner of image reads: "Nai's CVI Perspective Part 1."
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Nai’s CVI Perspective: “You’re seeing but you’re not”
Image of Nai standing on the peak of a mountain while hiking, white cane in hand, soaking up the sun on a windy day. Text at bottom left corner of image reads: "Nai's CVI Perspective Part 2."
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Nai’s CVI Perspective: “I had to pass as sighted…nobody understood I was visually impaired.”
Image of Nai standing on the peak of a mountain while hiking, white cane in hand, soaking up the sun on a windy day. Text at bottom left corner of image reads: "Nai's CVI Perspective Part 3."
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Nai’s CVI Perspective: “Bring forth an understanding of CVI from the inside out.”
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We can do hard things: Insights into the CVI parent journey
Aiden sits on the carpet with his AAC device next to his sister while playing uno.
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Making strides: Aiden’s communication journey
Krish, a boy with CVI, sitting on park bench with his twin brother. Both are smiling big.
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How my world works: Self-advocacy and CVI
Dagbjört smiles at the camera while holding a pink rose
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Why music is my vision: Dagbjört talks about living with CVI as an adult
Girl with CVI sitting at picnic table outside in the woods, smiling up at the sky. The sun is lighting up her face.
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Kids with CVI doing what they love
Boy with CVI sliding down a metal slide
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Voices of the CVI community
Faith sitting on her red adapted bike with her dog sitting in the back in a basket
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Faith is unstoppable: Bike-riding with CVI and complex needs
Aidan, a teenager with CVI, sitting as a table smiling while answering a question about his CVI.
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Aidan shares what it’s like to live with CVI
A little boy with his first place ribbon in hand.
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Seeing what was unseen for my son