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. […]

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 challenges along the way. With your support, children can develop the confidence and self-esteem needed to feel valued in our community. Ten-year-old Drake wants to do and experience everything as […]

Meet Nancy Blizzard, a Utility Worker here at Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. She is responsible for quality assurance, which involves making sure that magazine pages are in numerical order and there are no duplicates. Nancy first started working at Clovernook Center in 1975 and takes pride in her work. “I like […]

Reading books is an enjoyable experience for children.  Print-braille books incorporate printed and braille pages embossed on see-through plastic for young readers with blindness or low vision.  Parents who are blind, as well as sighted parents, can read along with their child who reads in braille.  Innovative technology has also made it possible for children […]

Children and adolescents with blindness or low vision can sometimes feel excluded or left out—forced to sit on the sidelines. At the same time, their siblings and friends play sports or participate in school extracurricular activities.  But thanks to the support from donors like you, Clovernook Center’s Youth Adaptive Sports and Leisure Program is working […]

Having an activity that a child can call their own is priceless.  That could not be more true for eight-year-old Dawson, who has low vision. He no longer wanted to sit by while other children were having fun and excelling at sports.  Not by his choice, you could find Dawson sitting on the sidelines during […]

For nearly 120 years, Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired has held a distinctive place in our hearts by making the world more inclusive and accessible for individuals with blindness or low vision to lead active, productive and independent lives. We hope you consider joining us as we continue to work towards our […]