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"To empower people with vision loss to realize their full potential, and to shape the community's vision of that potential.”
Cleveland Sight Center is launching VISION 21 – A Fund for the Future, the most comprehensive fundraising campaign in our century of service. The goal of the campaign is to raise funds to:
- Update physical facilities.
- Provide innovative technological resources.
- Support new programs and dedicated staffing.
Vision Loss from Eye Diseases will Increase as Americans Age
With the aging of our population, the number of Americans with eye disorders is increasing, and vision loss is fast becoming a major national health concern. By the year 2020, the number of people who are blind or have low vision is projected to increase substantially. Blindness or low vision affects 3.3 million Americans age 40 and over, or one in 28. This figure is projected to reach 5.5 million by the year 2020.
Cleveland Sight Center Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
This is the ninth consecutive outcome awarded to Cleveland Sight Center. This represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows our organization’s substantial conformance to the standards established by CARF. Read more about Cleveland Sight Center's CARF accreditation (PDF).
ACCESSWORLD®
American Foundation for the Blind's website features AccessWorld, a webpage devoted to the latest news and information about assistive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired. Visit AccessWorld on the web.
The Northeast Corner
A quarterly column by Cleveland Sight Center Senior Orientation & Mobility Instructor, Steve Albro. Access The Northeast Corner.
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Campaign for Disability Employment Video Contest
The Campaign for Disability Employment, a newly-formed collaborative of leading disability organizations, is launching an online video contest to promote the talent and skills that people with disabilities bring to America's workforce. The top videos will play a key role in the campaign's late summer launch and will be featured on its website. The contest winner will receive a prize worth $1,500. Deadline for entry is July 15, 2009. Visit the contest website for complete details. • Access a YouTube video about this contest.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Envision Annual Fundraiser at Shaker Heights Country Club. More information coming soon.
in the News!
Access a Channel 3 News segment about Cleveland Sight Center's Blind Golf Program.
Access the Channel 3 News story about a Cleveland Sight Center client.
Access the Sun Newspapers article highlighting some of Cleveland Sight Center's services.
Access the Time Warner Cable "Helping Hands" program feature on Cleveland Sight Center.
Access the Channel 3 News story about the Call Center Training Program.
Access the CoolCleveland.com interview about Cleveland Sight Center.
Workshop for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Topic: Guardianship
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Learn more about this workshop.
Parent Support Group Meeting
Topic: New I.E.P. laws and their implications for your child. Presented by Kerry Agins, esq. of Siegal and Agins Co., LPA. Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 10:30 am at Cleveland Sight Center's Highbrook Lodge camp. All parents are invited, child care provided. Please RSVP to Sharon Bowen at 216-658-8775. Contact Sharon Bowen via email for more information.
Low Vision Self-Help Support Groups
Our licensed social workers assist clients in starting and running community based, low vision self-help support groups. These groups are run by clients, volunteers, and/or professionals. They are a place to come together to share your experiences, insights and allow you to spend time with others who share the challenge of vision loss. Low vision self-help groups exist in senior living buildings, libraries, churches, temples, and senior centers. Our social workers will help you find a group and/or give you the tools to help you get a group started. Low Vision Support Groups.
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A Cleveland Sight Center Client Shares Her Story
View larger screen format of A Client's Perspective video
Learn more about Cleveland Sight Center's services
Blind Golf Program Inspires Golfers and Coaches
Cleveland Sight Center’s Blind Golf program enables new as well as experienced blind or visually impaired golfers to enjoy golf with the help of the many volunteers who donate their time and talent to this effort. This program provides our clients with an opportunity for socialization, competition, remaining active and having fun. On the golf course, the volunteer coach becomes the “eyes” of the golfer to help select the right club, line up the golfer behind the ball, describe the terrain and the shot. This partnership transforms golf into a team sport, one that is rewarding for both the golfer and the coach.
Access a video from our 2009 blind golf kickoff banquet
Learn more about the Blind Golf program
Highbrook Lodge Camp Season is Here!
Join us at Highbrook Lodge in Chardon for an extraordinary residential camp experience. Enjoy traditional camp activities in a natural, relaxing environment accessible for people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. Swimming, hiking, outdoor bowling, beep baseball, fishing, music, theatre, arts and crafts are just some of the activities offered. There are sessions for children, teens, adults and families to learn, unwind and have fun. This Cleveland Sight Center camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA).
Learn more about Highbrook Lodge
View larger screen format of the camp video
EnVision Independence
EnVision Independence, Cleveland Sight Center’s community-based vision rehabilitation program, focuses on teaching daily living skills to seniors who are blind or visually impaired. Taught by staff instructors who are blind, the program is designed to help seniors live more safely and independently, improving their quality of life.
Access a video below of clients talking about their experience participating in this program.
View larger screen format of the EnVision Independence video
Learn more about EnVision Independence, including location, dates and times for the next session
Envision the Possibilities
Access “Envision the Possibilities” – a video about Cleveland Sight Center services in the words of our clients.
View larger screen format of Envision the Possibilities video
transcript • download a transcript (PDF)
