Statement on Cortical Visual Impairment (Comment) (Report‪)‬

In August 2008, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) brought together an advisory group to provide guidance and clarity on a range of issues related to cortical visual impairment (CVI) as those issues relate to the development of products. The internationally drawn CVI Advisory Group, with members suggested by APH ex officio trustees and consultants, represents a continuing effort by APH to serve the growing group of students with CVI who are registered for Federal Quota funds. Previous activities conducted by APH on behalf of these students have included improving the Federal Quota registration process by better defining eligibility criteria; hosting a CVI Synergy meeting in Louisville, Kentucky; identifying existing APH products that serve the unique needs of this population; developing and manufacturing new products for students with CVI; creating a CVI web site; and providing information on APH products that are related to students with CVI through workshops of the APH National Instructional Partnership. DEFINITION OF CVI: A WORKING DEFINITION FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES