Podcast: Listener Q&A with Your Hosts

May 4, 2026

Feeling This Life Season 5 Episode 9 graphic with a photo of hosts Paige Maynard, Jenny Castenir, and Dr. Cathy Smyth.

In this episode, we answer listener questions from families and professionals supporting children who are blind or have low vision. We share practical ideas, real-life experiences, and honest conversations.

Resources mentioned in this episode

CVI Scottland: CVI Scotland is a charitable organization (SC046836) and comprehensive online resource dedicated to understanding, identifying, and supporting cortical visual impairment (CVI). It provides evidence-based information for parents, educators, and professionals to help them understand how CVI impacts daily life, offering, lessons, and practical tools.

https://cviscotland.org

CVI Now: Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of childhood blindness and low vision. CVI Now through Perkins School for the Blind follows current research, center the diverse CVI lived experiences, and support families and educators. Every person with CVI has the right to a timely diagnosis, and the support and access they need to find their place in the world.

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ECTA: The ECTA Center supports state IDEA  programs in developing high-quality, effective, and sustainable state and local systems, to improve , , and supports for children with disabilities and their families that result in positive outcomes.

https://ectacenter.org

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Resources

Children who are blind and low “Vision AND” have additional needs may receive early intervention services from multiple professionals.  A list of those services can be found  ⁠here⁠.  