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 […]

Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired proudly presents “Boldly BVI,” a new podcast series that dives into the stories of those living boldly with blindness and visual impairments. Each episode will share motivational stories, insights and BVI resources. Cohosted by Clovernook Center’s Brian Anderson, arts and accessibility coordinator, and Stephanie Jones, technology and […]

Clovernook Center’s programs and services depend upon the support of generous donors, partners and friends. As we begin a new fiscal year, we recognize the people who helped us make last year so successful. Donations allow us to continue to expand our reach and identify new and innovative ways to support people who are blind […]

At the April 18 board meeting, Clovernook Center elected four new board members. Learn a little more about each of them below: Jessica Banish is the founder and CEOof Three Keys Distillery, which she launched with her husband as a passion project in 2016. She’s completed Moonshine University’s Distiller Course and is a winner of […]

Since 2020, Clovernook Center has been working with more than a dozen schools in East Africa, where braille literacy rates are low, to get accessible materials into the hands of children with blindness or low vision through its Tactile Literacy program. The program has expanded each year. In October 2023, Samuel Foulkes, director of braille […]

Clovernook Center once again expanded the Summer Camp Series for 2024 with new offerings and celebrity visits. In June, we hosted Socialization and Leisure Camp at the Procter Center, followed by Clovernook Camp Abilities Ohio, our popular sleepaway camp, at Miami University’s Oxford campus. Socialization and Leisure Respite Camp offers a multi-sensory experience for children […]