Category: Accessibility

Deanna, holding a white cane in one hand and a leash in the other, smiles as she stands outside Cary Cottage with Buttercup laying in front of her.

Deanna Lewis and Clovernook Center Staff Celebrate Buttercup’s First Birthday

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

Jayden, wearing glasses and a green Clovernook lanyard with a Camp Abilities nametag, smiles and sits at the end of his bed inside a Miami University dorm room.

Camp Abilities Builds Confidence and Friendships

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

The Maccani family poses for a picture while on a hayride.

Clovernook Center is “Unbelievable”

Tony and Beth Maccani have three beautiful girls, Vivien (5), Lucy (4) and Mae (3). “When Lucy was about nine months old, we knew she

Single Mother Karin Geraci Finds Passion Serving BVI Community

Single Mother Finds Passion Serving BVI Community

Armed with a background in education, a single mother of a profoundly visually impaired daughter was inspired to give back to the blind and visually

A Teen with Many Talents

A local teen doesn’t allow low vision to slow him down; he’s active with sports, Scouts and has big aspirations for his college studies. Noah

Traveling with a Guide Dog

Many blind people travel on a regular basis for business and/or pleasure. Having a guide dog by the handler’s side can be a huge help,

Local Teen Finds Niche at Clovernook Center’s Summer Camp

Tai Stewart, 13, has always been athletic. As a young child, he played several sports like tennis and Little League Baseball. But as he aged,

A woman with short grey hair smiles at the camera. She wears a blue sweater and a green lanyard.

Employee Spotlight: Lisa Hall

Meet Lisa Hall, Braille Proofreader at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Lisa proofreads magazines in braille before they are sent for printing.

James Woodruff: Employee Spotlight

Meet James Woodruff, Utility Worker at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. He is responsible for putting together file folders and quality assurance,

Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Jones

Meet Stephanie Jones, communication skills instructor at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired in Memphis, Tennessee. A dedicated employee for 10 years, Stephanie

Deanna sitting in chair and smiling with Mambo sitting next to her on the floor

Employee Spotlight: Deanna Lewis

Meet Deanna Lewis, a Bindery Associate at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Deanna started her career as the organization’s front desk receptionist

Jesse’s Fun Experience

The magnificent sound of children playing and laughing could be heard during youth camps this year. Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired hosted