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Virtual Caregiver Support Group - Let’s Talk About Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. & Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Overview

Join the monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with adults served by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services who are legally blind, DeafBlind, or have a visual impairment.

April Topic: Let's Talk About Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

CVI is a common cause of blindness and low vision, yet 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

Presented By: Ali Mahady, Manager of Outreach and Engagement, The CVI Center at Perkins

Hosted By: Lisa DiBonaventura, M.A., COMS 

Dates and Times: May 13, 2025, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. & May 14, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

How to join:

  1. If you are a new member, please complete the Caregiver Support Group Registration Form online or download the form below and email to Lisa DiBonaventura at lisa.dibonaventura@mass.gov
  2. After Lisa receives your registration is received, she will email you the link and phone number for each virtual meeting every month.

The Caregiver Support Group Monthly Brochure is always available online.

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