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Professional Development Series: CVI Range and Functional Vision Assessment

Professional Development Series: CVI Range and Functional Vision Assessment

by PCVIS Team | May 5, 2026 | CVI & Assessments, CVI & Education, The CVI Range, Webinars

CVI Range and Functional Vision Assessment June 10, 2026 | 7 - 8 pm ET | ZoomPresenters: Christine Roman, Ph.D., Pediatric VIEW, and Jonathan Graves, M.Ed., Pediatric VIEWModerator: Anna Ault, DNP (c), RN In this session, we will: Review the 10 Characteristics of the...
From Dyslexia to CVI: Janina Rigó’s Journey to Understanding Her Vision

From Dyslexia to CVI: Janina Rigó’s Journey to Understanding Her Vision

by PCVIS Team | Apr 28, 2026 | CVI Advocacy and Awareness, CVI Literacy, Diagnosing CVI

For many individuals with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), the path to diagnosis is rarely straightforward. Misunderstandings, partial answers, and years of unanswered questions are common. In honor of CVI Literacy Month, PCVIS board member Janina Rigó...
Protect OSERS and Disability Services Nationwide

Protect OSERS and Disability Services Nationwide

by Kathryne Hart | Oct 14, 2025 | Advocacy, CVI & Education, CVI News

Urgent Action Alert: Contact Congress The recent cuts to the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) have left critical federal positions unfilled—meaning there is now virtually no one left at the U.S. Department of Education to coordinate the...
Making Accessible Literacy Materials for Students With CVI

Making Accessible Literacy Materials for Students With CVI

by Jessica Marquardt | Mar 28, 2025 | CVI & Education, CVI Literacy

Students with CVI need individualized and accessible literacy materials to succeed. Each learner is different, so their materials and learning media will be uniquely tailored to their needs. As always, decisions about programming and materials should be based on...
8 takeaways from Innovations in CVI

8 takeaways from Innovations in CVI

by Jessica Marquardt | Oct 8, 2024 | CVI & Education, CVI Advocacy and Awareness, CVI Continuing Education, CVI Events, CVI for Parents, CVI Medical Info, CVI Research

Last week, The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh Pediatric VIEW hosted the Innovations in CVI Conference, focusing on navigating teams and transitions. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy as an extension to NICU follow-up programs at West Penn Hospital, the...
A Guide for CVI Advocates: Using Personal Stories to Impact Legislative Change

A Guide for CVI Advocates: Using Personal Stories to Impact Legislative Change

by Mara | Sep 3, 2024 | CVI & Education, CVI & Inclusion, CVI Advocacy and Awareness, CVI for Parents, Diagnosing CVI

Advocacy is more than just raising your voice; it's about telling your story in a way that resonates with policymakers and the public. As someone deeply invested in the well-being of children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), I’ve found that sharing personal...
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