The Little Bear Sees website (a wonderful site dedicated to helping families with children with CVI) just announced their new program, Little Bear Gives!

The focus of Little Bear Gives will be to provide CVI iPad packages to families in need who have children with CVI.

That's right - they're getting ready to give away an iPad (plus some great accessories) to a child with CVI!

Little Bear Sees believes the iPad can be an amazingly powerful tool in the life of a child with CVI. iPads are uniquely suited to the needs of those with CVI because they are backlit, easy to interact with, and there is a huge variety of apps available to suit the particular needs and preferences of each child.

Their CVI iPad package will include:

• An iPad (first generation) with a link to their website: www.littlebearsees.org
• A copy of their CVI-specific app: Tap-n-See Zoo*
• A copy of their new book about CVI: Little Bear Sees: How Children with Cortical Visual Impairment Can Learn to See

All applications for the first round must be submitted by 8/30/12 to be considered. The first recipient will be chosen by 9/15/12. This is only the first iPad package giveaway. Qualified applications not chosen will be kept on file and considered for future giveaways.

If you would like to be considered for an iPad, please fill out the online Little Bear Gives Application or download the PDF of the application. Anyone who has a child with CVI is welcome to apply!

* You must have an iTunes account in order to receive the app.