A Message from President/CEO Chris Faust
Today, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired joins our community and nation in celebrating the great American leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for the important and considerable contributions he made in our world. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. King’s words and actions continue to inspire us at Clovernook […]
The Perspective: 3 Lessons Imprinted from Teaching Braille
As a certified teacher of the visually impaired, Marianne Denning has worked with people from ages 4 to 103, yet she still finds herself learning as much as teaching. “Each student has their own unique skill, own personality,” Marianne says. “You can’t expect them to change to meet you; you have to change to meet […]
The Perspective: November Letter from Clovernook Center’s President
“I take that as a challenge every day.” These words, by Terry Strader in describing his role at our Braille Printing House, exemplify the spirit of every employee and volunteer at Clovernook Center. These challenges are made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in July. The ADA visited Clovernook […]
The Perspective: Clovernook Employees Make a National Impression
When The New York Times decided to publish a special issue commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it seemed natural to make it accessible to the visually impaired. Choosing the team at Clovernook Center’s Braille Printing House to take on 175-page job in just a few days – that was a […]
The Perspective: ‘Grammar Maven’ Cissy Lincoln Proves Every Word Counts
Cissy Lincoln is the kind of person who speaks in exclamation points. But please, don’t over-use them in your writing. “I’m a grammar maven!” Cissy declared of her 18 years as proofreader at Clovernook Center’s Braille Printing House. “I hate to see bad grammar. It burns me.” Cissy, who gives second-round proof readings, has caught […]
Different Types of Working Dogs – Do You Know the Difference?
Did you know that there is a difference between a Service Animal, a Guide Dog, a Therapy Dog, and an Emotional Support Animal? It’s OK if you didn’t – many people often get the different types of working animals confused. In honor of National Guide Dog Month, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired […]
Guide Dogs Vs. White Canes: The Comprehensive Comparison
A person who is blind or visually impaired has many choices for assistive support to help guide them in their search for independence. Chief among them is the white cane and a guide dog. There are pros and cons to each choice a person must weigh before investing time in learning to use or work […]
Clovernook Center Collaborates with P&G to Distribute Essential Items to the Blind & Visually Impaired Across the Nation
CINCINNATI – Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (Clovernook Center) announced it has recently collaborated with Procter & Gamble (P&G) to provide more than 300 emergency relief care packages to people who are blind or visually impaired (BVI) throughout the region. P&G’s mission is to touch and improve the lives of all consumers, […]
Guide Dog Etiquette: What you should and shouldn’t do
You see a beautiful yellow lab sitting by his handler at the doctor’s office and it is understandably tempting to want to give the pooch a scratch behind the ear. But, you notice that this particular dog is wearing a harness or vest, signifying that he is a guide or service dog. You think it […]