A set of clear square mats splashed with swirling red, yellow, orange, and black patterns, fanned out together.

Swirly Mats: CVI

by American Printing House for the Blind

$155.00, see price history

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Professional guidance helps The mats are simple to handle, and a family can start using them right away. But getting real benefit from a CVI tool depends on matching activities to the child's visual needs, so a TVI or vision specialist's guidance makes a big difference.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

Swirly Mats: CVI is a kit of durable, non-toxic mats made for children with cortical visual impairment (CVI), a brain-based form of vision difficulty. It combines what used to be two separate sets, Swirly Mats CVI and CVI II, into one. You can use the mats on their own or with the APH LED Light Box or LED Mini-Lite Box. The light boxes are sold separately, and picking activities and a starting point is easier with a vision professional's input.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$155.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$155.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Take the mats out and use them on their own, or place them on an APH LED Light Box or LED Mini-Lite Box if you have one.
  • With a guide
    1. Meet with the child's teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) to learn which mats and activities fit the child's visual needs.
    2. Plan short sessions in a calm, low-clutter space, and watch how the child responds. Expect about 30 minutes to get started.
  • With professional help
    A TVI or a vision specialist who knows CVI should guide how the mats are used and how to track progress. This usually takes one planning session, then ongoing check-ins.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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