Swirly Mats CVI Kit including a red and clear mat, a yellow and clear mat, a red mat with confetti and glitter, a black mat, and a tabletop mat pack which includes a black polyethylene sheet, a yellow polyblend sheet, and white tabletop mat. The instruction book is shown poking out from underneath the tabletop mat pack.

Swirly Mats: CVI

by American Printing House for the Blind

$155.00

Professional guidance helps The mats themselves require no setup, but meaningful use in a CVI intervention depends heavily on knowing the child's CVI phase and how to sequence visual stimuli — knowledge that typically comes from a TVI or CVI specialist. Using them without this context risks either under-challenging or overwhelming the child's visual system, making professional guidance strongly recommended rather than just helpful.

Last verified June 15, 2026 · classified May 23, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · May 23, 2026

Swirly Mats: CVI is a set of high-contrast, patterned tactile mats designed for children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) — a neurological condition where the brain has difficulty processing visual information even when the eyes themselves may function. The mats present visually simple, high-contrast swirling patterns that align with early CVI intervention principles, helping practitioners and families build visual attention and tracking skills progressively. They can be used flat on a table or floor, or placed on a light box (such as APH's LED Light Box) to increase luminosity and visual salience, which is a common strategy in CVI programs. This is a complete, ready-to-use kit — no batteries or assembly required — though getting meaningful results depends on understanding how to sequence the mats as part of a structured CVI intervention, which typically involves guidance from a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or vision specialist.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
ComplexityProfessional guidance helps
Price$155.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
VerifiedJune 15, 2026
ClassifiedMay 23, 2026 · confidence: high
VendorAmerican Printing House for the Blind ↗

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Place mats on a flat surface or light box and present to the child — no assembly required.
  • With professional help
    1. A teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) or certified CVI specialist should assess the child's CVI phase and determine the appropriate mat sequence and lighting setup.
    2. Expect ongoing sessions integrated into a broader CVI intervention plan, typically over weeks to months. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.

Getting it

Try Before You Buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to Get It

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$155.00

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How to Fund This

Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site; last verified June 15, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on May 23, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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