2024 Early Childhood Conference

Stephanie Steffer is the Business Director at CViConnect and a founding educator for the platform. As a certified teacher of children with visual impairments, specializing in early childhood education, and a Perkins-Roman CVI Range Endorsed professional, Stephanie has dedicated her career to supporting children with cortical visual impairment (CVI). Her expertise in CVI led her to become the county’s go-to specialist for CVI evaluations. Stephanie has presented her work with individuals with CVI, from birth to 26 years old, at numerous invited and peer-reviewed conferences, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, she has contributed to the OSEP research grant "CVI Training for Effective Teaching of Students with Visual Impairments," serving as a mentor for TVIs in seven states, furthering her impact in the field.