Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Happy Thanksgiving! We are closed today and tomorrow in observation of the holiday. Regular operations resume Monday, December 2. Image description: A graphic depicting a turkey and Thanksgiving decorations at Cary Cottage.

ICYMI: Buttercup is almost one and has made great progress this fall, thanks to her trainer, Deanna Lewis. Watch how well she's following commands. Way to go Deanna and Buttercup! Video description: Buttercup remains on the left side of bindery associate Deanna Lewis and leads her up a flight of stairs.

ICYMI: The 2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge, "Braille Lights Up the Mind," will have two regional events for the first time. Mark your calendars February 26 (Cincinnati) and March 5 (North Canton). Registration begins Monday, December 2, and students may only compete in one division. Stay tuned for more details soon! Video description: 2024 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge participants, joined by parents and TVIs, make their way through the Cincinnati Museum Center after signing in before the competition.

The third episode of the Boldly BVI podcast launches Wednesday, December 11! Stay tuned for a holiday-themed discussion, catch up on the first two episodes and learn more about the podcast on our website: https://bit.ly/3ZcSRBt. ? Image description: A green podcast logo featuring our signature shamrock reads, "Clovernook Center presents Boldly BVI."

Shop local! Order holiday cards and calendars for all your business contacts at clovernookprints.org. Every purchase helps individuals with blindness or vision impairment have meaningful employment. #SupplierDiversityProgram Description of image one: A logo reads, "Clovernook Prints," and includes an illustrated shamrock. Image two: A thank you card includes a photo of four colleagues smiling and posing inside an office.

The Golf Extravaganza, a fundraiser for Youth Adaptive Sports, was a real hit! Thanks again to all participants and sponsors who made it out to Topgolf last month to help support youth programming. Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/3YXA2k6. ? Image description: The winning team poses with their Three Keys Distillery "trophies" beside their Topgolf bay.

We are proud to have partnered with a dozen local art and music organizations, including the Cincinnati Art Museum and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, this year to conduct accessibility audits. Learn more about how Clovernook Center is improving access to arts around the region and country: https://bit.ly/3ZfGmnx. ? Image description: (From left to right) Deanna Lewis and guide dog Martin, David Grimes, Brian Anderson Jr. and Samuel Foulkes line up for a photo in front of the Cincinnati Music Hall stage.

Custom holiday cards to meet all your business needs. Shop the holiday collection today at clovernookprints.org and help provide meaningful employment for people with visual impairments. Every purchase makes a difference. #SupplierDiversityProgram Description of image one: A logo reads, "Clovernook Prints," and includes an illustrated shamrock. Image two: A light blue card with snowflake symbols in the background reads, "Happy Holidays."

We have exciting?news to share about the?2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge. This year, Clovernook Center will host?two regional events!?Students can compete either?Wednesday, February 26 in Cincinnati?at?the Southern Division competition OR Wednesday, March 5?in?North Canton?at?the Northern Division?event. In other news, the?2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge theme is Braille Lights Up the Mind.?Congratulations?to Nadiya Albrecht for the?winning submission! Stay tuned for Braille Challenge registration details coming soon. Learn more:?https://bit.ly/3YFBk3c. Image description: Technology and Accessibility Coordinator Stephanie Jones (left), wearing a black Clovernook Center pullover with a name tag, smiles and holds a sheet of paper with the 2025 Ohio Regional Braille Challenge theme: "Braille Lights up the Mind." Nadiya, wearing a bright green t-shirt, smiles standing next to Stephanie as she holds her Braille Challenge theme contest winner's certificate.

‘Tis the season for sending holiday cards and calendars to colleagues and customers. Visit clovernookprints.org today and browse our 2024 holiday collection. We’ve got you covered with either custom or ready-to-purchase options. Description of image one: A logo reads, "Clovernook Prints," and includes an illustrated shamrock. Image two: A green floral border frames the words “Happy Holidays.”