Georgia Sensory Assistance Project

09/16/2026

Cerebral visual impairment (CVI, also called cortical visual impairment) is an umbrella term for many different individual brain-based impairments of vision (BBIVs). A person can be affected by one or more than one BBIV, from birth or acquired later in life. This image shows just a few examples.

We need to look beyond the label of CVI to understand which BBIVs, or combination of BBIVs, are contributing to a person’s visual difficulties. With this understanding, support can be much more specifically targeted to the individual.

We are mindful that, for many people, this information is not provided at the point of diagnosis, or where CVI may be suspected but not yet confirmed.

We are currently working on a short and simple illustrated guide to help people identify which BBIVs may be affecting them, or the person they support.

09/02/2026

https://gvs.georgia.gov/blog/2026-09-01/celebrating-deaf-awareness-month-deafblind-client-finds-his-niche-thanks-assistance

Alex is working and living a full life in his community! We are proud of Alex and are grateful to have Diane as our GSAP Family Engagement Coordinator ❤️

Alex Foster, a resident of St. Marys, Georgia, has always had a zest for life. Born prematurely at just 23 weeks, Alex came into the world as a Deafblind individual. With help from special education teachers, GVRA counselors, staff at the Georgia Sensory Assistance Project, and his parents, Alex nav...

08/27/2026

HEARING ≠ LISTENING.

Wait…aren’t they the same thing?

Not quite!

Here’s the difference in under 30 seconds:

👂 HEARING = detecting sound.
🧠 LISTENING = paying attention to sound, processing it, and making meaning from it.

Think of it this way:

Hearing is access to sound.

Listening is what we do with that sound.

For children who are deaf or hard of hearing, developing communication skills can involve listening and spoken language, sign language, visual cues, or a combination of approaches, depending on the child and family.

So the next time someone says, “But they can hear,” remember:

Hearing is only one piece of communication. ❤️

Tag a parent, teacher, audiologist, SLP, or other professional who should see this!

08/21/2026

Check out this wonderful resource!

Technology is supposed to make life easier… but sometimes it has other plans. 😅

If you’re blind or have low vision and you’re stuck trying to figure out JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack, ZoomText, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or accessibility settings, there’s a new resource worth knowing about.

The **Georgia Assistive Technology Users Help Desk**, from the Task Force For Empowering Blind Independence, provides **free technology troubleshooting and support** for Georgians who are blind or have low vision. And if your question is outside their scope, they’ll do their best to point you in the right direction.

📞 **404-500-9082**
📧 **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**
🕐 Monday–Friday, 7 AM–5 PM EST

Sometimes you don’t need a new device. You just need someone who knows how to make the one you have actually work for you.

👉 Check it out and save the number—you never know when you might need it: https://tfebi.org/at-help-desk

08/19/2026

Facilitators introduce the Families with Children who have Complex ...

08/19/2026

Navigating a peroxisomal disorder diagnosis is a road few people understand — unless they've walked it themselves.

The F2FC Peroxisomal Disorders group connects families who get it. Monthly conversations built around empowerment, advocacy, education, and real community.

📅 3rd Monday/month · 8:30pm ET · September 2026 – May 2027
📝 Register by September 1, 2026 → https://tinyurl.com/f2fc-deafblind

08/19/2026

Finding others who truly understand life with Usher syndrome can feel impossible. This group exists to change that.

The F2FC Usher Syndrome group is a monthly space for family members to connect, share resources, and support one another.

📅 3rd Wednesday/month · 8pm ET · September 2026 – May 2027
📝 Register by September 1, 2026 → https://tinyurl.com/f2fc-deafblind

08/15/2026

⏰ 10-DAY COUNTDOWN! 🎉

Who’s ready to take FREE online ASL classes with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf? The countdown is on!

📅 Registration opens August 24!

Choose ASL 1, ASL 2, or BOTH and begin your class immediately after registering. Learn at your own pace, from anywhere!

🗓 Registration: August 24–September 30
👉 Mark your calendar and sign up on August 24!
🔗 https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us

Register for FREE Online ASL Classes
A special thank-you to the Oklahoma School for the Deaf Foundation for their generous support in making these FREE online ASL classes possible! 💚🤟

08/07/2026

Your voice matters. Georgia’s Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) is partnering with the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) to gather feedback to help shape vocational rehabilitation services for people with disabilities. Please take our 2026 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment survey and share your perspective. Your comments are completely confidential. Click on this link to take the survey: https://surveyus.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rf1Gy0eh6vJu4K. The survey closes August 21, 2026.
Questions? Contact [email protected], or Juliet Hardeman ([email protected]) at the SRC.

07/24/2026

Patti and Sheri, facilitators of the Adult Life group, share that t...