What we do
The CVI Center
Unlocking the power of the brain to see
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Learn about the Perkins CVI Protocol
Ellen Mazel and Marguerite Tibaudo discuss the goals and components of the Perkins CVI Protocol
OUR MISSION
We’re urgently confronting the world’s leading cause of childhood blindness.
Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is a brain-based visual impairment, affecting over 150,000 children in the U.S. alone. CVI is not new, it’s misunderstood and under-diagnosed. However, unlike other forms of visual impairment, children with CVI can learn to see if they have access to the right early interventions, trained teachers and education. At Perkins, we are on a 5-year mission to reach 50,000 children. Every moment counts.
Our CVI services
We believe every child with CVI can reach their fullest potential through advocacy, assessment, collaboration and learning.
CVI Now
Your go-to resource for trusted answers and resources about CVI, CVI Now fosters community and shared connection and empowers families with the CVI knowledge, guidance, and tools you and your child need to succeed.
CVI courses
As a leader in the field of blindness and visual impairment, Perkins continues to break new ground and share expertise on CVI. Explore our catalog of online learning and courses.
The Perkins CVI Protocol
Perkins is taking a bold step forward in urgently confronting the leading cause of blindness by creating a research-based, inclusive assessment protocol for individuals with CVI.
CVI: Collaboration for Change Conference
More than 170 medical professionals, educators, people with CVI, and families came together to discuss the current state of CVI research, major scientific initiatives, educational practices, and advocacy.
There’s power in meaningful collaboration.
Together, we can change the world for people with CVI.
Meet our team
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Ellen Mazel, M.Ed., CTVI
Director of CVI Research and Development at the CVI Center at PerkinsMeet Ellen -
Marguerite Tibaudo, M.Ed., TVI
Assistant Director of CVI Assessment and Interventions at the CVI Center at PerkinsMeet Marguerite -
Rachel Bennett, M.Ed
Assistant Director of CVI Now, Parent Advocacy and Support at the CVI Center at PerkinsMeet Rachel
Updates for the Perkins CVI Protocol Beta release
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Rachel Bennett CVI Now“Raising a child with a different normal means I am building a new world for my son every day. It’s incredible that my personal journey has brought me to Perkins as the Content and Community Manager for CVINow.org. We are building CVI Now into an essential website and a dynamic online community for CVI families.”
Join us on our CVI learning journey.
Let’s learn and support each other on this journey. Have questions? Reach out to the CVI team at Perkins today!