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Glide is coming to the Center for the Visually Impaired! On Thursday, November 12 from 9 AM - 2 PM the team from @glidance.io will be here with demos of Glide, the world's first intelligent guide — an AI-powered mobility aid for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn more and RSVP in our CVI Blog posted in our profile link! #lowvisionawareness #atlantanonprofit Image of a man wearing glasses walking on a neighborhood sidewalk using Glide AI mobility.

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

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.

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.

CVI is thrilled to kick off the weekend with a BIG announcement! 🎉 We’re excited to share that this Fall, we will partner with Meta to help distribute free AI glasses to veterans in Georgia impacted by vision loss. 🇺🇸Together, we aim to promote independence and educate on leading adaptive technology! Stay tuned for more details on this amazing opportunity! #fridayfeeling #LowVisionAwareness #atlantanonprofit #metaglasses

"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.

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

"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.

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.

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.

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.

🌟 Exciting news! Night Visions 2026 is happening THIS Thursday, April 16th, at the Atlanta History Center! 🎉 In the lead-up to our BIG event, we’ll be showcasing some fantastic silent and live auction items this week. One standout item is this stunning quilt, created by our amazing CVI clients on White Cane Awareness Day! A huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers from The Comfort Quilters for turning those quilt squares into an inspirational masterpiece! 🧵✨ #CVINightVisions2026 #LowVisionAwareness #AtlantaNonprofit #TheComfortQuilters Image of the volunteers with the completed CVI quilt. Two other pictures from CVI White Cane Day at the quilt decorating station.

Summer is the perfect time to schedule a low vision exam and discover how adaptive tools and new technology can make living with low vision easier! CVI 2026 Helping Hand Award Honoree Dr. Bottini shares how CVI supports low vision patients when glasses and surgery can't restore vision. 🌞 Ready to explore your options? Call CVI at 404-875-9011 to book your low vision clinic appointment this summer! #lowvisionawareness #atlantanonprofit #hopeful

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Summer is the perfect time to schedule a low vision exam and discover how adaptive tools and new technology can make living with low vision easier!