The ultimate goals of Bridge to Life include:

  • serving individuals with physical and/or communication impairments from birth through adulthood, locally, nationally and globally 
  • providing professional development opportunities in our areas of expertise 
  • contracting with families, agencies and school districts to offer direct services to students with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs

Save the Dates for Spring 2025!
Conversation Series on CVI and AAC with Dr. Christine Roman Lantzy

Browse Programs @The Bridge School

Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

CVI@The Bridge School

Adapted AAC-CVI Framework – Adapted from work at Penn State University

Latest Events CVI@The Bridge School

2023 Summer Workshop – Addressing the Needs of Students with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and Complex Communication Needs (CCN) in the Classroom Setting.

The Bridge School is excited to announce the AAC-CVI Framework, adapted from work at Penn State University.

American Foundation for the Blind (2016).  Cortical visual impairment, traumatic brain injury, and neurological vision loss.  http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/eye-conditions/cortical-visual-impairment-traumatic-brain-injury-and-neurological-vision-loss/123

American Printing House for the Blind.  What is CVI?  http://tech.aph.org/cvi/?page_id=1175

CVI Complexity Sequence Cards from American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.: https://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_CVI%20Complexity%20Sequences%20Kit_1-08156-00P_10001_11051.

Edelman, Lashbrook, Roman, C.A., Cortical Visual Impairment Foundational Principles and Educational Considerations. In. Dennison & Lueck (Eds), Proceedings Summit on Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment. 2006.

Ghasia, F. B., Gordon, J., & Tychen, L. (2008). Frequency and severity of visual sensory and motor deficits in children with cerebral palsy: Gross motor function classification scale. Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 49, 572-579.

Good, W.V., Jan, J.E., Burden, S.K., Skoczenski, A., & Candy, R.  (2001).  Recent advances in cortical visual impairment.  Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 43, 56-60.

Jan, J. E., Heaven, R. K. B., Matsuba, C., Langley, M. B., Roman-Lantzy, C., & Anthony, T. L. (2013). Windows into the visual brain: New discoveries about the visual system, its functions, and implications for practitioners. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 107(4), 251-261.

Ketpal, V., & Donahue, S.P. (2007). Cortical visual impairment: Etiology, associated findings and prognosis in a tertiary care setting. Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology, 11(3), 235-239.

Palmer, C. Children with Cortical Vision Impairment: Implications for Education. School of Special Education and Disabilities Studies, Flinders University www.faculty.sfsu.edu/munromicha/spec516/cvi_palmer_info.doc

Philip, S. S. and Dutton, G. N. (2014), Cerebral visual impairment in children: a review. Clin Exp Optom, 97: 196-208. doi:10.1111/cxo.12155

Roman-Lantzy, C. (2007). Cortical visual impairment: An approach to assessment and intervention. New York: American Foundation for the Blind.

Roman-Lantzy, C. Phase III Cortical Visual Impairment: Special Emphasis on Advanced Assessment and Intervention. June 24-28, 2013; Baltimore.

Roman-Lantzy, C A., Baker Nobles, L., Dutton, G., Evans Luiselli, T., Flener, B., Jan, J.J., Lantzy, A., Matsuba, C., Mayer, L., Newcomb, S., Nielsen, A. 2010. Statement on cortical visual impairment, Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, AFB, New York, N.Y.

Sharman, Donna. (2009). A team approach to Cortical Visual Imapirment (CVI) in Schools.  http://c324175.r75.cf1.rackcdn.com/products/TeamApproachtoCVI.pdf

Swift, S. H., Davidson, R. C., & Weems, L. J. (2008). Cortical impairment in children: Presentation, intervention, and prognosis in educational settings. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 4(5) Article 4. http://escholarship.bc.edu/education/tecplus/vol4/iss5/art4.