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From Marites Altuna, director of family infant-toddler services, Kansas State School for the Blind
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Midwest Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment Conference, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., on March 27, at Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, in Wichita.
"It Takes A Team: Working Together to Build Better Outcomes for Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)" is the theme of the conference focused on supporting families, educators, and providers in serving children with CVI.
Cerebral visual impairment is the leading cause of visual impairment in children, and supporting those with CVI takes a team approach involving families, educators, and medical providers. This conference will explore CVI research, practical strategies for support at home and in the classroom, and collaborative practices that center on children and families.
Parents, special and general education teachers, therapists, and healthcare providers will receive the following during the conference:
Click here to learn more and to register for the 2026 Midwest CVI Conference. The deadline to register is Feb. 26, or until registration reaches capacity.
Contact Marites Altuna, maltuna@kansasblind.gov, with questions.
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