Meet Lisa Hall, Braille Proofreader at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Lisa proofreads magazines in braille before they are sent for printing. In the past, she has helped out with quality assurance which involved checking braille books to make sure that pages are in numerical order and there are no duplicates. In […]

Everyone likes to have someone that they can count on when facing challenges in their lives. Clovernook Center is a friendly place that offers support, care and resources to children with visual impairments who may need assistance at home, in school and in the community. Children, like Josie, are excited to participate in our Youth […]

Everyone enjoys reading stories that are fun and entertaining. Children with visual impairments need access to print/braille books to experience exciting stories that bring joy and happiness in their lives. Currently, there is an incredible need for accessible storybooks for students in countries where braille literacy rates are low. Your support provides young readers around […]

Eight-year-old Josephine “Josie” is a spirited girl who enjoys all life has to offer. Josie has low vision and needs some assistance when accomplishing things that are necessary in her life. Your support makes it possible for Josie to receive the assistance she needs to be successful in school as well as feel confident to […]

Meet James Woodruff, Utility Worker at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. He is responsible for putting together file folders and quality assurance, which entails checking braille books to ensure that pages are in numerical order and that there are no duplicates. James’ employment began at Clovernook Center when he was a teenager, […]

Meet Stephanie Jones, communication skills instructor at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired in Memphis, Tennessee. A dedicated employee for 10 years, Stephanie teaches braille and Apple assistive technology to individuals with blindness or visual impairments, with the goal of returning to work or attend school. As an advocate for individuals with visual […]

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 in 2013. Currently, she is responsible for assembling books for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), where she ensures that pages are in numerical order […]

Meet Mark Thielen, a Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired Utility Worker. He is a dedicated worker who began his employment at Clovernook Center in 1984. Mark is responsible for assembling file folders, is deeply motivated and has a great work ethic. Mark believes in setting goals for himself so that he can […]

The magnificent sound of children playing and laughing could be heard during youth camps this year. Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired hosted two weeks of camps that gave children with low vision the opportunity to participate in leisure activities as well as sporting events. With your support, children were able to socialize, […]

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 with low vision to compete in sports at the same level as sighted athletes. You make a difference by your dedication to Clovernook Center’s Youth Adaptive Sports and Leisure Program. […]