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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.”
VISION 21 – A Fund for the Future is Cleveland Sight Center’s fundraising campaign to help renovate our facility and provide continued service to individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.
Participants Needed for Diabetic Foot Care Study
People with diabetes who also have vision loss are invited to participate in a research study to help teach them how to properly care for their feet. Learn more.
Cleveland Sight Center Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation!
The agency has been awarded its tenth consecutive, three-year accreditation from CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), for its Comprehensive Vision Rehabilitation Services. CARF is an international, independent, nonprofit accrediting body. Cleveland Sight Center successfully met rigorous CARF guidelines for service and quality at the highest level of accreditation possible.
Accessible Credit Report
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Ballot Reminder!
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections requests that anyone mailing a ballot for the September 7th Primary Election do so by Saturday, September 4th to ensure it is postmarked before the deadline.
NFB Voter Education Event
Friday,
September 17, 2010
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NFB is hosting a voter registration event including demonstration of the new voting machines. Learn more.
RSC Civil Rights Workshop for People with Disabilities
Wednesday,
September 22, 2010
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Ohio RSC training regarding civil rights and how they impact employment, education and community access. Learn more.
Tee Up for Sight
Golf Tournament
Saturday,
September 25, 2010
8:15 and 10:30 am Start Times
Par 3, 9-hole course. Event sponsored by Delta Gamma Cleveland East to benefit Cleveland Sight Center. Register by September 15. Learn more.
Macular Degeneration Research
and
Treatment Update
Wednesday,
September 29, 2010
3:00 pm
Registration required.
Presented by Krzysztof Palczewski, Ph. D., a world leader in vision research. Event open to clients and their families first, and if space permits, to general public. Access more information.
Spellbound 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
6:30 pm
Cleveland Sight Center’s annual benefit. Learn more about this extraordinary event.
in the News!
Cleveland Orchestra Music Studies Program
Learn about special services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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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Spellbound 2010
"The Magic of Technology"
Please join us for our annual benefit, Spellbound, on Friday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Marriott at Key Center. Enjoy live music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, dinner and more. Dick Russ, WKYC-TV Channel 3 news anchor, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Learn more about this extraordinary event.
Win a 46” Samsung 3D LED HDTV,
3D Blu-ray Disc Player and Starter Kit!
Purchase raffle tickets for an entertainment package valued at $2,358.00. Tickets are $25 each or 5 tickets for $100.00 and are available at Cleveland Sight Center, 1909 East 101st Street at Chester Avenue. The winning ticket will be drawn at Spellbound 2010 on Friday, October 15. Winner need not be present. Contact Donna Farr at 216-791-8118 or via email for more information. Access prize details or the official rules.
Holiday Greeting Cards
Available to Order!
We are pleased to present a wonderful selection of unique holiday greeting cards created by local artists. Proceeds benefit Cleveland Sight Center programs and services for clients of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.
Access this year’s selection of holiday greeting cards.
Macular Degeneration Research
and Treatment Update
We will host a presentation regarding macular degeneration by Krzysztof Palczewski, Ph. D., a world leader in vision research from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, on Wednesday, September 29 at 3:00 p.m. This event is open to Cleveland Sight Center clients and their families first, and if space permits, to the general public. Access more information including how to register.
Cleveland Sight Center Thanks
Fundamentals for Success Partners
We offer our sincere appreciation to the organizations shown below that partnered with us to make the 2010 Fundamentals for Success program a meaningful and enjoyable experience for this year’s participants. This summer program prepares teens and young adults who are blind or visually impaired with information and skills necessary to transition to as independent a life as possible with an emphasis on career exploration and preparation. Skills assessment and training, job search and interview techniques, job shadowing, and most important, real-life work experience are part of this program, complemented by comprehensive independent living skills training.
Learn more about Fundamentals for Success
Phase 2 of Lennon Challenge Grant
Completed Ahead of Schedule!
We thank our generous donors for helping us to exceed our second- year goal as part of a three-year challenge from The Fred A. Lennon Charitable Trust. We are now just over two-thirds of the way to a cumulative $100,000 challenge being matched by the Trust with monies going to our VISION 21 campaign. We have advanced to Phase 3 ahead of schedule to raise the final $33,333 needed for the match by October 2011. For every dollar our donors give to VISION 21, the Trust will match the donation dollar for dollar (up to $1,000 per donation).
Make a donation today and double your impact!
Participants Needed for
Diabetic Foot Care Study
People with diabetes who also have vision loss are invited to participate in a research study to help teach them how to properly care for their feet. Learn more.
