“Let’s Talk About CVI” Cortical Visual Impairment

Virtual Group, May 13th & 14th, 2025, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with adults served by DDS who have Vision Impairment, Legal Blindness or Deafblindness. May Topic: “Let’s Talk About CVI” Guest Speaker: By: Ali Mahady, Manager of Outreach and Engagement. CVI is a common cause of blindness and low vision, yet it is poorly understood and largely underdiagnosed:

• What is CVI?
• When to suspect CVI
• Challenges of getting a CVI diagnosis
• CVI adult voices and what CVI might look like
• General supports and adaptations
• Resources and supports / Q&A

How to Join: 1. New members: please complete the Caregiver Support Group Registration Form at the link below and send to Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov. Caregiver Support Group Registration Form: https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/uploads/5/5/4/9/55499297/caregiverregistrationform.pdf 2. After your registration is received, details will be sent to you monthly for each meeting. 3. The Caregiver Support Group Monthly Brochure and details are always online – https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/vision-loss-support-groups.html For more information contact: 508-384-5539 or Lisa.DiBonaventura@mass.gov.