Through a partnership with the CVI Book Nook and the Lions of Michigan Foundation, MDE-LIO offers CVI on the Fly Book Bags for young children who have cortical/cerebral visual impairment (CVI) and are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI). Learn more by watching our CVI on the Fly Book Bags video in the BVI Video Library.

Book bags may be ordered by Michigan residents who have children or work with children who have CVI.

Each kit contains:

  • Four CVI-adapted print books (Coloring Colors, 1-2-3, 5 Yellow Duckies, Sunny Goes Woof!)
  • One copy of the CVI on the Fly QuickStart Guide for Families
  • One set of CVI-adapted animal flashcards
  • One set of CVI-adapted shapes flashcards 
  • A set of tactile objects to correspond with the books (Box of Crayons, Colored Spoons, Yellow Duckie, Spotted Dog, Tactile Numbers 1-5) 
  • A bright red “CVI on the Fly” tote bag

Order a Book Bag

Book bags are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Teacher consultants for the visually impaired may order one bag each. Parents/guardians may also order one bag each. To request a book bag, complete the CVI Book Bag Form [PDF] and submit it to [email protected].

More Books Available

In addition to CVI on the Fly Book Bags, MDE-LIO’s Budding Seedlings program is also available for families and teachers of young children who are BVI. This program is offered in collaboration with Seedlings Braille Books for Children.