Leadership

Cleveland Sight Center Leadership

Cleveland Sight Center has an experienced and knowledgeable staff that is dedicated to improving the livelihood of Northeast Ohio residents who are blind or have low vision. CSC offers programs and services that are designed to enhance the independence, education, career and support opportunities for those with vision loss and their caregivers. The staff and clients collaborate together to ensure that all offerings and services satisfy the needs of clients. For more information or to contact the program areas below, please call 216-791-8118 or email here.

Children & Young Adult Services
Programs and services for infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens/young adults that are designed to maximize his or her potential to grow and learn. The staff is devoted to assisting families with the unexpected emotions of parenting a child who is blind or has low vision, as well as other developmental disabilities.

Adult Rehabilitation Services including Employment Services, Support Groups and Social and Recreation Activities
Cleveland Sight Center offers adults a range of opportunities, including vision rehabilitation, employment training and job support and social and recreation activities.

Clinic
Cleveland Sight Center performs low vision evaluations and work directly with patients to determine which low vision aids and techniques will maximize their remaining vision. The Occupational Therapists on staff teach clients how to incorporate these aids and techniques into their daily routines to improve their quality of life. Opticians are also able to assist with any needs for glasses (outside prescriptions are accepted).

Store
CSC has quality and helpful products for purchase that make daily life easier for people who have low vision, vision loss or blindness, offering a large selection of items to assist in daily living. The Store is open to the public Monday - Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 p.m. and items can be purchased online at www.eyedeashop.com.

Development/Fundraising and Volunteerism
The success of Cleveland Sight Center is greatly enhanced through the contributions of donors and volunteers. Without the philanthropic and volunteer support, CSC would be unable to provide the quality and quantity of programs and services benefitting those who are blind or experience low vision.

Marketing/Community Outreach
The marketing team at CSC works to tell the agency’s story, promote programs and services and deliver engaging and informative content to stakeholders through print, email, social media, Cleveland Sight Center Network (radio reading station) and the CSC website. The Community Outreach team offers a variety of informative, impactful and engaging eye-related presentations to groups and schools as well as an interactive training class on how to best interact with people who have vision loss or what to do when you meet a person who is blind.

Fiscal Operations
CSC’s fiscal management is responsible for preparing the annual budget for approval by the board of trustees, and then managing the monthly activity against that budget.  Other activities include managing billing/accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions of the organization.  Risk management, HIPAA privacy, and other regulatory matters (including the filing of CSC’s annual Form 990) is handled through the fiscal office.  Questions regarding any of these matters can be directed to CSC’s Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.