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Motivational Monday

"What is done in love is done well." — Van Gogh CVI loved working with our amazing White Cane Day volunteers from the @highmuseumofart! We're so thankful for their dedication to our mission and the joyful art workshops they led during our celebration. 🎨Happy 100th to our friends! #Community #Atlantanonprofit #lowvisionawareness #whitecaneday #MotivationalMonday Picture of our White Cane Day guests completing an art workshop led by the High Museum of Art. The finished project is a picture collage of many colors, shapes and textures.

The countdown is on! 🎉 CVI is gearing up for White Cane Awareness Day on Thursday, October 15th from 11 AM – 2 PM! We've been reaching out to our CVI client veterans 🇺🇸 to share the exciting news about our partnership with Meta and the AI glasses program! We always look forward to hearing the inspirational journeys of our clients on this important day in our community. #whitecaneawarenessday #MotivationalMonday #lowvisionawareness #atlanta #meta

Save the date!🎉 Center for the Visually Impaired is hosting White Cane Awareness Day 2026 with our special guests from Meta on Thursday, October 15th at our Midtown clinic location! Join us for an afternoon of fun, connection, and inspiring stories from CVI clients! We look forward to celebrating with you! Learn more about the event in on our CVI blog posted in our profile link! #motivationalmonday #lowvisionawareness #atlantanonprofit #meta Image description of CVI White Cane Awareness Day graphic with Don Overton US Army Veteran wearing Meta AI glasses and holding a letter. There is also a photo of a person walking using a cane. The event is on Thursday, October 15th 11 AM - 2 PM.

“June is the pearl of summer, shining with warmth and joy.” — L. M. Montgomery CVI welcomes June and the start of summer with friends at the Tommy Thompson Senior Center in Newnan! 🌞 We loved sharing how our CVI low vision clinic, adaptive tools, and assistive technology can help people with vision loss enjoy all their favorite summer activities. #WelcomeJune #Summer2026 #MotivationalMonday #LowVisionAwareness #AtlantaNonprofit Image of a group sitting and smiling during a CVI presentation at the senior center.

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” — Harry S. Truman This Memorial Day, we take time to remember and honor. CVI will be closed for the Holiday and reopen on Tuesday, May 26th. #MemorialDay2026 #MotivationalMonday Image of a Memorial Day graphic featuring the American Flag.

"People impacted by vision loss are confronting something life-changing, and they need as broad a support system as possible. When they're properly guided and filled with hope, the impact is profound." - Dr. Bottini CVI Night Visions is just 10 days away on Thursday, April 16th! 🎉Today, we highlight our 2026 Helping Hand Honoree, Dr. Bottini. This award recognizes an individual who makes a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with vision loss.⭐️Dr. Bottini is dedicated to always wanting the best for all his patients and sharing his low vision patients with CVI resources — helping them thrive after traditional treatments like glasses and surgery aren't an option. We're grateful for Dr. Bottini's commitment to his patients in Georgia! #MotivationalMonday #GeorgiaRetina #AtlantaNonprofit #CVINightVisions2026 #LowVisionAwareness Image of 2026 CVI Helping Hand Honoree Dr. Bottini and his motivational quote.

"If you put vision loss in a negative light it’s going to be negative, but I try to put this in a positive light.. and it’s led me to some amazing accomplishments.” - Gia Pergolini, Two-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist & Former CVI Client. 🎉 A huge congratulations to Gia Pergolini for receiving the Thurman Munson Award last week in New York! She was honored by @ahrcnycfoundation for her outstanding athletic achievements and her unwavering commitment to making a difference in her community. CVI so happy for Gia, and we celebrate how she is an inspiration to others! #motivationalmonday #atlantanonprofit #lowvisionawareness Image of Paralympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Gia Pergolini at Center for the Visually Impaired holding to small hearts that say I love CVI.

"There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise." - Maya Angelou March is Women's History Month, the perfect opportunity to highlight our incredible Women of Worth Low Vision Support Group!💜 These strong ladies enjoy connecting for encouragement and community. Last week, the group talked about fitness & enjoyed a dance exercise class! 💜 Learn more about CVI low vision support groups by clicking on our profile link above! #WomensHistoryMonth #lowvisionawareness #atlantanonprofit #motivationalmonday Image of a group of eight CVI Wow support group smiling after a dance exercise class.

CVI loved saying hello to our friends from the Clairmont Place! #fridayfeeling #lowvisionawareness

As the school year winds down and summer begins, we’re excited to share the stories of CVI students graduating from high school and starting exciting new chapters! 🎉We’re so proud of what these students have achieved and grateful for the support from families, schools, and the CVI community. 🎓 Read their inspiring stories posted in our profile link and please join us in congratulating the Class of 2026! #classof2026🎓 #lowvisionawareness #atlantanonprofit Image of 2026 High School Graduate Christopher in his graduation cap and gown holding a white cane and his diploma.

#FridayFeeling is WOW—what a night! 🎉 CVI Night Visions 2026 was an incredible, sold-out celebration of community, generosity, and the life-changing impact our friends and supporters had. ⭐️It was a privilege to celebrate our amazing honorees: Suzann Tope Threadgill, Raveena Alli, and Dr. Alexander Bottini. ⭐️A special thank you to @condo29 from @wsbtvcommunity for her role as host! We are immensely grateful to everyone who shared a gift, purchased an auction item, and joined us for a fun and inspiring evening. Thank you, and enjoy this first round of pictures from our remarkable celebration. #thankful #lowvisionawareness #cvinightvisions2026 #atlanta Image description of a full room at Night Visions 2026. Pictured are our 2026 honorees and guests at the Atlanta History Center.

Happy Friday! 💙 @cbsnewsatlanta did a beautiful highlight of CVI client Dennis on White Cane Day and the Meta AI glasses distribution to visually impaired veterans! Our NEW CVI Technology Guide is resource for visual support technology, from smartphone apps to AI glasses! Visit our updated website to learn more! https://cviga.org #whitecaneawarenessday #meta #lowvisionawareness #atlantanonprofit #fridayfeeling

Center for the Visually Impaired is thankful to host White Cane Awareness Day 2026 with our community and it's a perfect opportunity to share our NEW logo with you! 🎉 Our NEW logo features a series of arches rising above the CVi wordmark, creating the visual impression of a sunrise, a symbol of hope, opportunity and new beginnings. A unique characteristic of the design is the lowercase "i" in CVi which introduces a human element to the mark. The simple form subtly resembles a person, reinforcing Center for the Visually Impaired focus on individuals, connection and life-changing support. #atlantanonprofit #whitecaneawarenessday #thankful #community

Something big is brewing at CVI, and we can't keep it to ourselves much longer! 🎉We're whispering about it now, but check out our announcement next week—stay tuned! 📣

CVI partnered with @sightsaversamerica this week for a training and donation workshop at our Midtown low vision clinic! 💜Read how Sight Savers equipped low vision students with electronic magnifiers and assistive technology in our latest blog, posted in our profile! This service is helping low vision students access educational resources and building their confidence for academic success! #fridayfeeling #lowvisionawareness #Atlanta #nonprofit Image description of three smiling Sight Savers representives at a welcome table at CVI.

Happy Friday! Thank you to these smiling helpers from @meta for joining us onsite at CVI to get our AI glasses ready for distribution to visually impaired veterans on White Cane Awareness Day, Thursday, October 15th! 🎉Tap the link in our bio to learn more about this exciting partnership! #Meta #2026WhiteCaneAwarenessDay #atlantanonprofit #lowvisionawareness #fridayfeeling A smiling man and woman sitting at a table full of Meta Glasses.

Meet our CVI team! We're thrilled to start our weekend welcoming three exceptional professionals joining our mission to empower people impacted by vision loss to live with independence and dignity! Pictured with our CVI Program Director, Shelby Pape: ⭐Julie Demenkow, COTA/L - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 🌟Izzie Atkinson, OTD, OTR/L - Occupational Therapist ⭐Sheena Xayaseng, COTA/L - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant We are so happy for the impact they will make! #fridayfeeling #lowvisionawareness #atlantanonprofit #meettheteam

Starting the weekend with these happy picture highlights from White Cane Awareness Day, when CVI hosted close to 200 people! We celebrated client success stories and partnered with Meta for adaptive technology presentations! Such an amazing day and we are still smiling! #fridayfeeling #lowvisionawarenes #Meta #community #atlantanonprofit

🎉 Drum roll, please! 🥁 CVI is thrilled to announce that, thanks to our incredible supporters and the inspiring honorees of Night Visions 2026, we raised over $490,000! 🙌 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to our CVI mission of empowering individuals impacted by vision loss to live with independence and dignity. You are making a difference in our community! Read more in our latest CVI Blog posted in our profile link! Image of the Night Visions event at the Atlanta History Center with a group wearing Hawaiian leis. #CVINightVisions2026 #Thankful #atlantanonprofit #lowvisionawareness

Meet Glide, the AI-powered mobility aid that guides people impacted by vision loss around obstacles and to their destination! The @glidance.io team will be at CVI on Thursday, November 12 for demonstrations! Book your time slot in the profile link above! #lowvisionawareness #adaptivetechnology #atlantanonprofit Image is of Glide a white mobility aid with a handle and two wheels.

CVI is excited to share Raveena Alli’s powerful video testimonial, highlighting her courageous spirit that earned her the 2026 Sarah Woolf Spirit Award. Her journey and start at Georgia Tech is a powerful reminder of perseverance and leadership. Watch her story and join us in celebrating her impact. #MotivationalMonday #LowVisionAwareness #GeorgiaTech #AtlantaNonProfit #CVINightVision2026

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CVI is excited to share Raveena Alli’s powerful video testimonial, highlighting her courageous spirit that earned her the 2026 Sarah Woolf Spirit Award.