Center for the Visually Impaired

Early childhood servicescvi provides parent education and educational services for children with visual impairments.

Florence maxwell low vision clinicpeople with vision loss turn to cvi once their doctors can no longer treat their vision loss medically or with glasses. Patients learn to make the most of their remaining vision and continue doing things they enjoy, live independently, and stay active with their friends, family, and community.

Adult rehabilitation servicessee schedule o for full program accomplishment. Clients focus on their own goals for safety and independence. 165 people have enrolled in classes at cvi to receive training opportunities in learning to:>use white cane and safely navigate home, work, neighborhoods, and public transportation.>cook safely, label household items, manage medication, and more.>take advantage of smart phones as assistive devices, screen magnification software (zoomtext) or screen reading software (jaws) to return to work, continue hobbies or living independently or keep up with friends and family by email and social media.clients can also share experiences, gain support, and learn from one another through cvi's facilitated support groups.

Youth serviceschildren k-12 with vision loss learn to thrive emotionally and socially and gain confidence to chart their own path in life. We offer summer enrichment camp and recreational opportunities. Visability storegeorgia's only retail store dedicated to people with visual impairments. Over 1,000 vision aids, devices, and products to test - from magnifiers and kitchen gadgets to voice activated clocks and cctv monitors. Clients can experiment to find the solutions that work best for their daily lives. Cvi's occupational therapist and optometrists advise clients as follow up to a low vision exam. Open in conjunction with clinic hours and we offer concierge service by phone as well as delivery by mail or in person.