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Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment Initiative

Learn about Anchor Center's Strategic Focus


Our CVI 'Vision'

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of pediatric blindness, Anchor Center is currently planning a new initiative that will broaden our scope, benefit children and families in need, and positively impact research and practice in our growing field.

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NAVEG

Neonatal Assessment Visual European Grid - a CVI screening protocol for newborns and infants with a suspected CVI diagnosis.

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Anchor Center CVI Services

CVI services available at Anchor Center

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News and Updates

See our latest updates and news.

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The dedication of you and the team at the Anchor Center to serve and support families with CVI is very inspiring. I'm so grateful to you all for investing what must be extensive resources into learning all facets of this area. Your generosity and willingness to share your knowledge, experience and fruits of your labour with us is so appreciated. I'm really looking forward to exploring your website, sharing your approach with my colleagues and incorporating the Idea Sheets into my practice. -- Lawana Titiryn, M.Ed., B.Ed. Vision Consultant / O&M Specialist

CVI Resources

Resources for parents and educators of children with CVI.

Perkins School CVINow.org

Perkins School for the Blind resources for parents, educators and school districts.

Perkins School CVINow.org
Perkins CVI Webinar

This webcast features Dr. Christine Roman presenting an overview of cortical visual impairment (CVI).

Perkins CVI Webinar
Dr. Gordon Dutton's Blog

The co-author of Visual Impairment in Children due to Damage to the Brain, and Vision and the Brain: Understanding Cerebral Visual Impairment in Children, Dutton currently pursues his special interest in cerebral visual impairment due to brain damage in children.

Dr. Dutton Blog - CVI Scotland
Ellen Mazel Blog

Ellen works as the CVI Project Manager for Perkins School for the Blind and teaches Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment: Assessment and Education in the Vision Studies graduate program at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Ellen Mazel Blog - CVI Teacher
Perkins-Roman CVI Range© Endorsees Directory

Search through this directory for Perkins-Roman CVI Range© Endorsees who have gone through a rigorous skills and knowledge test, video case study test and recommendation process.

Perkins-Roman CVI Range© Endorsees Directory
CVI Scotland

The website is designed to be owned by those affected by CVI, and grow with them.

CVI Scotland
Little Bear Sees

The goal of the foundation is to provide families in need with the information, products and tools to help their children with cortical visual impairment (CVI) learn to see.

Little Bear Sees
CVI Momifesto

CVI Momifesto: A written statement from a frustrated mom publicly stating her intentions, motives, and views about what needs to be done for children with CVI.

CVI Momifesto
Start Seeing CVI

Start Seeing CVI was created in 2014 to increase awareness and understanding of cortical visual impairment.

Start Seeing CVI
Cerebral Visual Impairment: Free Training Lessons from CVI Scotland

CVI Scotland offers a series of free online lessons, which are designed to teach people from any background the basics about cerebral visual impairment.

Free Training Lessons
CVI Connect

Personalized education, training and support for children with Cortical Visual Impairment.

CVI Connect
Make it Easier to See

This new website features ten research-based statements that parents and children can use to help explain CVI and how it affects vision.
The short video and new icons to represent visual behaviors can be helpful.

Dr. Rachel Pilling at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom is exploring opportunities to partner with Anchor Center for Blind Children on the NAVEG project.

Make it Easier to See
CVI Book Book

The CVI Book Nook, created by Amy Shepherd, is a free resource intended to be downloaded and used by parents, caregivers, and teachers working with students who have visual impairments and CVI.

CVI Book Nook