Samuel Foulkes Honored with LEAD Community Asset Award

For more than 100 years, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired has been dedicated to empowering individuals with blindness or low vision to lead active, productive and independent lives through employment, youth programming and support services. Since February 2014, Chris Faust has led the organization, which has grown significantly during his tenure. After […]

If you know Bindery Associate Deanna Lewis, chances are you’ve heard about or met Buttercup, too! Born legally blind, Lewis has experienced gradual vision loss over the years. However, for the past 15 years, she’s found comfort and independence through the companionship of four incredible guide dogs. Labrador retrievers Pascal and Mambo played pivotal roles […]

Katie Brass, the newest member of Clovernook Center’s development team, discovered her passion for fundraising as a student at the University of Dayton. As a member of a professional fraternity, Katie volunteered to help Phi Beta Chi raise money for a networking visit to New York City. Her efforts successfully raised 90% of the cost […]

After being diagnosed with Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD) about two years ago, 14-year-old Jayden Hurt and his family were referred to Clovernook Center for wrap-around services during a routine exam at Cincinnati Children’s. “I was worried about him starting high school and not having what he needs to help him,” said Hurt’s mom, Britiney […]

Moving forward. It’s a necessary aspect of life, and the opportunities it brings are exciting and transformational. While it’s hard to believe that 2024 is coming to an end, this year has been a meaningful one for us. We’ve moved forward in several exciting ways — from the development of our first-ever youth hockey team […]

Calling all ice warriors! In September, we launched our first-ever adaptive hockey team in partnership with the Cincinnati Cyclones. The team, called Cincinnati Cyclones Blind Hockey, is comprised of children who are blind or visually impaired and their siblings. In adaptive hockey, players use a larger puck that is filled with ball bearings which rattle […]

In August, Clovernook Center launched a new podcast series, “Boldly BVI” that celebrates the stories of those living boldly with blindness or visual impairments. The bimonthly podcast shares motivational stories, insights and BVI resources. Cohosted by Clovernook Center’s Brian Anderson, arts and accessibility coordinator, and Stephanie Jones, technology and accessibility coordinator, the first episode featured […]

Preparations are underway for the 2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge on February 26, 2025, and we’re “over the moon” with excitement. The event, which challenges youth who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) in braille reading and comprehension, speed and accuracy, spelling, proofreading and tactile charts and graphics is moving to a new location. We’ve […]

In early October, Clovernook Center donors, staff, board members and friends gathered for the Golf Extravaganza at Topgolf — West Chester to benefit the Youth Adaptive Sports & Leisure program. Nearly 60 people enjoyed competitive game play, a silent auction, and a buffet while Topgolf pros provided tips and guidance. The winning team received signed […]

Clovernook Center is improving access to the arts through accessibility audits with organizations regionally and around the country. “These audits help us provide candid feedback on current services and changes that would be useful to someone with visual impairments,” said Sam Foulkes, director of braille production and accessible innovation. “Our staff members who are blind […]