Discovering that your child has a vision problem can be scary and overwhelming. You might worry and have many questions like:
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Will my child grow up to be happy?
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Does vision loss affect development and learning?
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Will my be able to keep up and get help in school?
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Who can I turn to for advice?
CVI offers a variety of services to support children and youth with visual impairments and their families/caregivers. These include:
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Low vision evaluations for school age children
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Individual Education Plan (IEP) coaching and consultation
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Activities of Daily Living (ADL) instruction (for example, cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
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Orientation and Mobility (O&M)/white cane instruction
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Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) tutoring
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Braille tutoring
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Technology instruction in smartphone use, keyboarding, computer use, etc.
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Social and recreational opportunities
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Early childhood (ages 0 – 5) group classes for parents and children
Payment Options
CVI services are offered on a sliding fee scale and we provide a variety of payment options. We accept most major Georgia insurance plans and offer significant financial assistance options. We also accept private pay. Please have a copy of your most recent tax return available to apply for financial assistance.
For information about functional vision assessments and one-on-one support in your home for children 0-3, please contact Georgia Pines here.
If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Nick Reynolds, Senior Manager Strategy & Youth Programs at nreynolds@cviga.org or 404-602-4331.