25 Apps for Kids with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

The use of certain iPad apps can be very effective for encouraging children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), sometimes known as Cerebral Visual Impairment, to use their functional vision. The backlighting on devices like the iPad is greatly helpful, and the variety of apps can be used for both play and literacy.

My daughter is still in Phase 1 on The CVI Range by Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy so I do not yet let her explore any apps. But based on recommendations from CVI educators, I plan to start once she has progressed to Phase 2 or Phase 3, depending on the goal, the purpose of the app and the level of visual complexity.

In the meantime, I’m curating a list of apps that have been named as favorites by parents who have children with CVI. I have also curated a list of cartoons for children with CVI here.

25 fun and educational apps for kids with CVI

1. Onni & Ilona by Pintxo Creative
2. You Doodle by Digital Ruby
3. Sagomini Music Box
4. Infant Zoo Lite by treebetty
5. Big Bang Patterns
6. Fluidity HD by nebulus design
7. Liquid Touch by Freescapes Labs
8. Endless Reader by Originator
9. Sparkabilities by Sparkabilities
10. Tap-n-See Now by Little Bear Sees
11. Sensory Electra by Sensory Apps
12. Keeble accessible keyboard by AssistiveWare
13. Peekaboo Barn by Night and Day Studios
14. ilovefireworks by Fireworks Games
15. Dr. Seuss Treasury Kids Books by Oceanhouse Media
16. Cause and Effect Sensory Lightbox by Cognable
17. Sensory Electra by Sensory Apps
18. Big Bang Pictures by Inclusive Technology
19. EDA Play by EDA Play
20. Bloom HD by EDA Play
21. Art of Glow by Natenai Ariatrakool
22. Writing Wizard for Kids by L’Escapadou
23. Baby View Pocket Lite by Wayne Smith
24. Learn Shapes with Dave and Ava by Dave and Ava
25. Infant+ by Dynamic App Design

I hope you found this list helpful! Do you have any suggestions for apps that are great for kids with CVI? If so, please comment below.