Category: Accessibility

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Building Confidence is Life Changing

Confidence and high self-esteem are important for children to succeed in life. It can be a challenge, and some may say even overwhelming for children

Drake’s Exploration

Children with low vision should be embraced for their uniqueness. They want the same acceptance as you and me, but their journey may come with

Groundbreaking Eyewear Technology Available for Children with Low Vision

Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired is proud to announce an innovative eyewear resource available for youth with low vision, ages 11 to

Deanna, Karen and Mambo standing outside in a park.

National Guide Dog Month: Karen’s Story

Before the partnership of a handler and a working guide dog takes place, another partnership has already occurred; that of a puppy raiser and an

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From Puppy to Guide Dog: A Pup’s Journey

Guide dogs are born to work. They love their jobs and they are capable of doing so many amazing things. Not only do they help

Deanna and Mambo Lewis smiling for the photo in front of flowers

A Day in the Life of a Guide Dog

By: Mambo (the guide dog) Lewis Hello, my name is Mambo; I am Deanna Lewis’ Guide Dog. I work at the Clovernook Center for the

My Experience at the Ohio Regional Braille Challenge

Guest blog by Camryn Gattuso, past Ohio Regional Braille Challenge participant and winner. Clovernook Center asked Camryn to write about her experiences at the Braille

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Guide Dogs: Your Questions Answered

As animals, dogs offer people many benefits like companionship, comfort and security. For individuals who are blind and visually impaired, however, their canine companions are

Image of Deanna Lewis and her guide dog Mambo at the American Sign Museum

What Happens When a Guide Dog Retires

Did you know that guide dogs actually retire after they have served their owners? Resident guide dog expert and Clovernook Center employee Deanna Lewis and

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Are you considering a guide dog?

Are you or someone you know considering a guide dog? A guide dog is specially trained to lead a person who is blind or visually

Healthy Vision Month Facts

It’s Healthy Vision Month! The month of May is Healthy Vision Month, a month very near and dear to the team at Clovernook Center for

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Facts About Low Vision You Need to Know

The month of February is important to Clovernook Center, as we use this month to bring awareness to low vision. Low vision impacts many people