Krissy Vannoy is a Perkins-Roman CVI Endorsed Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in West Virginia, USA. I recently met Krissy through a Facebook group for Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). She was generously answering parents’ questions and she was very kind to answer mine as […]

A list of inspiring and educational videos about visual impairment and neuroplasticity featuring neuroscientists and other experts such as Lotfi Merabet, David Eagleman and Norman Doidge. For more education and resources, visit our Resources page. 1. Blindness is Just Another Way of Seeing by Lotfi […]

I recently crossed paths with Stephanie Duesing, author of the newly released book, Eyeless Mind: A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen. Once I began reading her book, I could not put it down. A true page-turner, especially because it’s written about a topic so […]

Sometimes the universe puts guiding stars in your path, especially in challenging times. Tara Tompai, my daughter’s Early Childhood Vision Consultant is mine. She instilled in me the confidence that my daughter’s vision would improve and the understanding that there is lots to be done […]

Recently, I was fortunate to connect with Lisha Jo Yochimowitz, a highly experienced Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) located in Pennsylvania, USA. You may have come across the beautiful website seeingsadieandcvi.com and if you haven’t, you must! It’s here you will find a breathtaking […]

It’s so important to give children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) many opportunities to use their vision throughout the day. It’s also very important to encourage them to explore and develop their other senses too: touch, smell, sound, taste. Below are 5 fun and easy […]

The first purchase I made when I found out I was pregnant was a beautiful handmade mobile for my daughter’s nursery. It had small felt ornaments hanging from it—a lion, red and white circus tent, a seal balancing a ball atop his nose, an elephant, […]

For parents who are interested in centers for pediatric rehabilitation, we are building a list of the ones that appear to be going above and beyond. As we come across exceptional pediatric rehabilitation centers around the world, we will add them to this list. If […]

We sit down to eat our lunch as we always do. My 14-month old daughter patiently waits for me in her high chair directly facing the white wall. I have her red bowl and spoon handy. I say, “It’s time to eat.” Sitting next to […]

When I first began learning about Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), there’s one thing that was immediately clear: it was an absolute must that my husband and I include opportunities for visual stimulation throughout our daughter’s daily routine. Our daughter’s visual therapist encouraged us to do […]