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The CVI AAC Matrix
a teacher and student use hand-under-hand to explore tactile symbols

Determine a course of action for selecting and adapting an accessible communication system for stduents with CVI

CVI and Deafblindness
a young girl with a cochlear implant marches confidently down the hall on the hand of her teacher

#28 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Creating Tactile Graphics Images Part 8: Multiple Pumpkin Worksheets
Image of a carved pumpkin and text, "Pumpkin-themed Worksheets"
Learn how to create multiple worksheets using the same images! Note: These images are great for low vision and CVI students too!
The CVI AAC Matrix
a teacher and student use hand-under-hand to explore tactile symbols

Determine a course of action for selecting and adapting an accessible communication system for stduents with CVI

CVI and Deafblindness
a young girl with a cochlear implant marches confidently down the hall on the hand of her teacher

#28 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

CVI Presentation for Classroom Teachers
Cartoon image of woman standing in front of a blackboard with "CVI Gen Ed Presentation"
Terrific resource explaining CVI designed for gen ed staff training!
Creating Tactile Graphics Images Part 5: Shapes
6 colorful shapes with text, "Creating Tactile Shape Worksheets"
Build beginning math skills with simple to create - and share - shape-related graphics worksheets!
A multisensory approach for children with CVI
math equation formed from magnetic symbols and numerals
Learn about what multisensory learning looks like and why it’s necessary to ensure full access to education for children with CVI.
The science behind visual fatigue and CVI
Student doubled over with face covered
Research shows there is a neurological and physiological reason why individuals with CVI become so easily fatigued.
Cards for Learning Math: CVI
Image of large playing cards on black background playing War; text, "War: Greater than and Less than"
Card game to practice greater than, less than and equals!
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
A smiling student turns from his tablet device, where picture symbols are displayed

Design and implement an augmentative and alternative communication system (AAC) for individuals with Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)

CVI and the Ever-Changing Brain
a boy selects an Elmo toy from a collection of red objects

An in-depth exploration of the brain and cortical/cerebral visual impairment

CVI and Visual Fatigue
A child doubles over, hiding his face

#27 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment: A Foundational Overview and Understanding
A student gazes at colored cylinders on a lightbox

An inclusive overview of cortical/cerebral visual impairment

CVI and Visual Fatigue
A child doubles over, hiding his face

#27 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

One State’s Approach to Building Competence around CVI
Portrait photo of Alex, of the Easterseals program that bears his name

#26 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Navigating the IEP Process
title photo featuring photo of Angela Gowans

A CVI tutorial discussing components of the IEP and advice on how to advocate for your child's needs

2021 Early Connections Virtual Conference
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Enjoy our virtual conference presentations, with the option to earn Professional Development Points or Continuing Education Credits

Accessible and Meaningful Learning for Students with CVI
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A TVI and Deafblind Specialist discusses systematic instruction, CVI promising practices, lesson design, and quality data collection.

Ventral Stream Functions in CVI: Object and Face Perception
fMRI image of the brain with ventral stream highlighted

#25 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Ventral Stream Functions in CVI: Object and Face Perception
fMRI image of the brain with ventral stream highlighted

#25 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Cortical Visual Impairment - Summer 2021
A young girl wearing glasses is pointing at a computer screen.

The course will include information pertaining to the causes of CVI and program planning/interventions for individuals with CVI.

CVI and AT
cover photo of presenter Allie Futty

A TVI/COMS discusses how to assess and implement assistive technology that will remove barriers to access for students with CVI

CVI and AT
cover photo of presenter Allie Futty

A TVI/COMS discusses how to assess and implement assistive technology that will remove barriers to access for students with CVI

The CVI Practice Framework: An approach to Supporting Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
a student works within a sold-colored partition

#24 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

The CVI Practice Framework: An Approach to Supporting Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
a student works within a sold-colored partition

#24 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

TinyTap App: CVI-Friendly Books and Games
Screenshot of TinyTap app while creating the Spring Flowers interactive book. "Creating Interactive Customized Books & Games"
Great resource to create your own INTERACTIVE book or find teacher-created CVI-friendly resources!
Diagnosing CVI: CVI and the Low Vision Clinic Assessment
cover photo of presenter Dr. Nicole Ross

A CVI tutorial addressing questions about co-occurring ocular conditions and CVI

CVI and Math
cover photo of presenter Matt Tietjen

A CVI tutorial discussing why and how math concepts and calculations can be difficult

Teaching the Number Line - Lesson and Tips (CVI)
Photo of Sadie looking at math app on an iPad with number line. Text, "Number Line Lesson: CVI"
Follow Sadie as she learns about number lines!
CVI: The IEP and Educational Program Development
in a dim room, a student and teacher use tactile sign over a lighted tablet device

#22 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Alphabet Bubble Book: CVI Emerging Reader
Letter "A" with word bubble and image of a red apple. Text, "Alphabet Book"
Here's a great book to introduce letters and phonetics to emerging readers with CVI!
CVI: The IEP and Educational Program Development
in a dim room, a student and teacher use tactile sign over a lighted tablet device

#22 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

What's the Complexity? with Matt Tietjen
Image of a clear workspace

#12 in the CVI for the TVI series

Visual Search in CVI: Novel Assessment Using Virtual Reality
Image of Chris Bennett

#6 in the CVI for the TVI series

The Impact of Clutter on Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment
Image of Nicola

#9 in the CVI for the TVI series

The CVI Umbrella: A Community of Ideas
a red umbrella with the words "The CVI Umbrella" around it.

#1 in the CVI for the TVI Series

Teaching Strategies and Resources for Sensorimotor Stage Learners
Image of TIna Gutierrez

#15 in the CVI for the TVI series

Supporting CVI during Orientation & Mobility
teacher guides a student through a large 3D map

#20 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Our CVI Literacy Journey into Phase III
Stack of books on CVI

#13/14 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

Making Literacy Decisions for Children with CVI, with Tammy Reisman
student and teacher work with symbols and words on a slant board

#19 in the CVI for the TVI webinar series

What do you see? CVI for the TVI
Image of Matt Tietjen

#16 in the CVI for the TVI series

Procreate App 2: Activities, Worksheets and Books
Image with simple cartoon dog and firetruck with text, "Spatial Concept Activities"
Preposition and spatial concepts worksheets
Procreate App: Creating Customized Materials
Cartoon image of a grey cat in a purple cat bed with text, "Procreate App: Create Customized Materials"
This tool is an easy way to modify images for students with CVI or low vision.
Does This Child have Cerebral/Cortical Vision Impairment?
Image of Dr. Kran

#4 in the CVI for the TVI series

Making Distance Learning Meaningful for Learners with CVI: Creating a CVI-Friendly Digital Book
sample page of a digital book with simplified illustration

 #18 in CVI for the TVI Series

Considerations for CVI & Social Inclusion
image of dr. roman

#2&3 in the  CVI for the TVI series

An Approach to Sensory Balance
A student works a jigsaw puzzle of large two-tone pieces

#17 in CVI for the TVI  series

Determining Service Levels for Learners with CVI Using the Visual Impairment Scale of Service Intensity
portrait photo of Shannon Durst

#7 of CVI for the TVI series

Considerations for Reducing Complexity with the Home
image of Marguerite

#8 in CVI for the TVI series

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