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CVI

CVI (Cortical / Cerebral Visual Impairment) is the leading cause of visual impairment of children in the U.S. Unfortunately, it’s a condition that is often under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed. Learn the basics, discover the tools and find new resources from our experts at CVI Now.

Outside at Perkins, a student sits smiling on an adapted bike.
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Can CVI and autism co-occur?

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A groundbreaking new tool to confront CVI
A young child sits at a table, focused on a game involving colorful rings and a cone. The child holds a yellow ring, poised to place it on the brown cone, which is mounted on an orange, snail-shaped base. The setting appears to be indoors.
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Addressing CVI in Chile: unlocking resources for special education teachers
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Amplifying their Voices and Choices: Supporting a Total Communication Approach for Individuals with CVI
A photo of a woman with blonde hair in front of her table that has a sign that says "Safe Toddles" in the background.
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Exhibitor Introductions
Logos of 4 chain restaurants: Pizza Hut, Domino's, KFC and McDonalds.
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Cody: Learning life skills through technology
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Creating tactile graphics images part 8: Multiple pumpkin worksheets
A teacher supports her student, who has CVI, while she explores moving lights.

The Perkins CVI Certificate Program

A four-course program for educators who teach children with the leading cause of blindness.

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Real Talk about CVI Parenting and CVI Now Resources
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Navigating the Medical System with a Medically Complex Child 
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Supporting the CVI Visual Behaviors in the Home 
Beula sits across from Nolan who uses an adapted wheelchair. Beula signs with Nolan.
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How 2 ELP alumnae hope to expand CVI awareness in India
Aidan wears glasses and smiles wide.
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The current state of CVI: A hidden epidemic
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Magic Eyes: The enchanting book for every family’s bookshelf