Michael Perez: CVI Awareness Month and Supporting Students with Vision Loss

This week, Katie sits down with her good friend Michael Perez, a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI), to highlight CVI Awareness Month. Michael shares his journey into this unique field, starting from childhood friendships to teaching in schools across California. He explains what Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is, how it differs from other types of vision loss, and why early intervention and community support matter so much. We talk about misconceptions, success stories, and the importance of assuming competence and meeting students where they are. This conversation shines a light on CVI and the incredible work being done to support students and their families.—Follow @makingwaves.project on Instagram and explore more at ⁠makingwavesproject.com⁠