CVI

Four prevalent, different types of blindness
A young blind woman walks with a white cane alongside a teacher while a friend trails behind.
December 2, 2019
There’s more to blindness than meets the eye—from brain-based disorders to ocular impairments, vision loss exists on a spectrum.
Shining light on the fastest growing cause of blindness
A student with visual impairment in a wheelchair holds a flower and examines a fluorescent vase.
October 24, 2018
Our experts are teaching the world about cortical visual impairment to help children improve their use of vision.
Ellen Mazel on the challenges and reasons for optimism around CVI
Ellen Mazel posing in front of building.
August 8, 2018
In advance of Perkins’ first-ever CVI Family Vacation, the organization’s in-house project manager shares her knowledge.
Perkins' year in review: 17 photos from 2017
A young student wearing glasses
December 21, 2017
A look back at the biggest moments of the year.
Online learning, real-life success
A group of adults learning in a computer lab
April 24, 2017
Perkins eLearning provides the vital information parents and educators need to help children with visual impairment succeed.
Second chance kids
Aidan rolls his wheelchair down a sidewalk on the Perkins campus, his teacher walking next to him.
November 2, 2016
For Zoey, Aidan and Izzy, Perkins School for the Blind offered a life-changing opportunity for success.
Why I give back
A young girl looks at a machine with glowing lights
November 1, 2016
The mother of a daughter with cortical visual impairment appreciates the chance to volunteer at Perkins.
Five things you probably don't know about CVI
A teacher shows a sparkly gold pom-pom to a young girl in a wheelchair.
July 11, 2016
Cortical Visual Impairment is the fast-growing (and perhaps most complex) cause of visual impairment in the U.S.
Small credentials, big impact
Icons for the nine micro-credentials
May 19, 2016
New digital micro-credentials from Perkins eLearning will help teachers showcase their educational expertise.
Power in the eye of the beholder
A student and teacher do an activity on a computer screen.
September 25, 2015
A breakthrough technology is helping non-verbal Perkins students use their limited vision to communicate.

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