CVI Strategies

Below are strategies posts related to CVI.

	Sensory Bins By Lisha Yochimowitz A mom with three young children, one having a brain based visual impairment (CVI), creates theme based sensory bins for her children to enjoy to promote learning across all domains.
	Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons Book By Diana Fitzpatrick Adaptation of "Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons" Book for students with CVI.
	Making Worksheets More Accessible to Students with CVI By Melissa McDermott Use an iPad to make worksheets more accessible to students with cortical visual impairment (CVI) and multiple disabilities.
	Preschool Valentines Book for Children with CVI By Ellen Cadigan Mazel This tactile book uses different textures on each red heart to create an accessible book for children with cortical visual impairment
	Sequence Board for Child with CVI By rachel_g_bennett The mother of a child with cortical visual impairment (CVI) created this anticipation calendar for her son.
	Interactive Wheels on the Bus By Karen Epley Interactive Wheels on the Bus is a great way to engage children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities through meaningful & active participation
	Making Literacy Meaningful for Kids with CVI By Brenda Biernat The mother of a young child with CVI shares tips on making literacy meaningful for children with cortical visual impairment.
	Backlighting AAC for Students with CVI By Ellen Cadigan Mazel Students with CVI (cortical visual impairment) may benefit from backlighting of AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication) systems, as it can help them to facilitate visual attention.
	Identifying Salient Features: Jasper and the Animals By Brenda Biernat Children with CVI (cortical visual impairment) often struggle to interpret with images that are visually complex. A parent shares her son's experience
	Creating a Book for a Braille Reader with CVI: Max and His Cane By Liamsmom This simple braille book tells the story about an 8-year-old boy who loses his cane. The colored illustrations are appealing for children with CVI.
	Building Literacy Around What Children Care About By Ellen Cadigan Mazel Using images of items that children with CVI (cortical visual impairment) are motivated by can help to motivate them and develop literacy skills.
	Math Modification for CVI, Phase III By Brenda Biernat Tips to modify math worksheets for students with cortical visual impairment, Phase III
	CVI Bead Bar By Krista Owens Learn how to create your own CVI Bead Bar using Mardi Gras beads for students with cortical visual impairment.
	Laundry: Home Activity for Children with CVI, Phase III By Brenda Biernat Laundry offers a chance to work on visual functioning skills, as well as independent living skills, for children with CVI in Phase III.
	Getting Ready for School: CVI-Friendly Pegboard Book By Diane Sheline Learn how to make a pegboard book for children with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) following the model of Active Learning
	Three Bright Red Pom Poms Lined Up in a Row By Diane Sheline Learn to create your own book for children with CVI (cortical visual impairment) in Phase 1
	Where is the Red Gift Bag? By Diane Sheline DIY book for children with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment) using a red mylar gift bag
	Clifford's Family: Modified Version By Diane Sheline Step-by-step instructions to modify Clifford's Family for Children with CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment)
	My Favorite Things By Diane Sheline Tips to create a CVI-friendly book about a child's favorite things
	Three Silver Pie Tins and One Red Puff By Diane Sheline Learn to make your own book for children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) using pie tins and red pompoms