The hidden disability you need to know about: Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Kids with CVI CaN’T WAIT
Learn about CVI and earn credits
The CVI Center at Perkins is a leader in CVI training. We’re here to support you through your CVI learning journey every step of the way. Our professional development offerings are rooted in current science and promising practices, and center the lived experiences of people with CVI. They are designed for educators, service providers (TVIs, O&Ms, OTs, PTs, SLPs), school administrators, and parents. Our offerings include:
Perkins Academy CVI courses
Build your expertise in the leading cause of childhood blindness, Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment, with The Perkins CVI Certificate Program through Perkins Academy
Learn the fundamentals of CVI, including its definition, prevalence, and associated conditions, dive into the sixteen visual behaviors associated with CVI, and explore strategies for supporting individuals with CVI..
Gain expertise in assessing students using The Perkins CVI Protocol℠, a comprehensive and inclusive educational assessment tool for students with CVI.
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Equip yourself with the knowledge to implement evidence-based interventions across curricular areas and educational contexts.
Be the first to know about the latest CVI courses, research, and resources
The CVI Center
We are urgently confronting CVI
We’re on a mission to reach 50,000 kids with CVI in 3 years. Join us!
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