Cerebral Visual Impairment Society
About
This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.
This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.
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Cerebral Visual Impairment (commonly referred to as CVI) is a form of visual impairment caused by the brain being unable to process information from the eyes passing along the visual pathways in the brain.
If you know someone with a CVI diagnosis, the CVI Society may be able to help you find out more information and connect with other people who understand.
What we do
- The CVI Society aims to raise awareness of CVI and to help people of all ages who may be directly or indirectly affected.
- CVI is one of the most common causes of visual impairment in children.
- We support families directly. raise awareness, and deliver training sessions, including several at the request of other vision charities and organisations.
- We provide support and advocacy for affected people and their families.
- We work with medical professionals and other organisations and groups serving the needs of all those with CVI, to raise awareness of CVI, its features and its impact.
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
Free to use
Yes