Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Address: 7000 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Phone: 513-522-3860
Toll Free: 1-888-234-7156
Email: clovernook@clovernook.org
Website: www.clovernook.org

Mission & Purpose

To empower people who are blind and visually impaired to be self-sufficient and full participants in their communities. In addition to serving over 1000 individuals annually, Clovernook is one of North America’s largest volume producers of Braille materials. We manufacture specialized files folders and biodegradable paper hot cups, and we perform contract packaging and assembly work for a variety of customers.

Services

All services are available throughout the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, including Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Services are individualized to meet each person’s specific needs and interests.

Low Vision Services: Low-vision examinations are provided by an optometrist with specialized training in low vision and ten years of clinical low-vision experience. The doctor will prescribe magnifiers, lighting, and other low vision devices that meet the specific needs of the person in order to maximize the use of his or her remaining vision. Staff provides training, practice, and follow-up to ensure the person is comfortable using the prescribed devices. Community Living Services: Instruction, case management, adaptive equipment, training and support to help people maintain independence in their homes and communities.

Orientation and Mobility Instruction: Helps people with visual impairments learn to move about safely and confidently at, home, at work, in their neighborhoods, and when using public transportation.

Vision Rehabilitation Therapy: Instruction by a certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist addresses the many tasks of daily living including personal grooming, cooking, homemaking, and keeping track of personal finances.

Counseling and Support Groups: Groups are facilitated by licensed social workers and help individuals and their families address
the variety of feelings and concerns that typically accompany loss or reduction of vision.

Technology Training: teaches people to use the latest in hardware, software, and devices to help them access technology
for work, school, recreation, and daily activities. Speech, Braille or enlarged fonts are available.

Arts and Recreation: A full, well-rounded life includes the pursuit of favorite recreational and social activities. Clovernook offers a wide range of classes and activities designed to help people continue or return to their favorite activities, as well as learn about new leisure activities.

Community Employment Services: Helps people find competitive employment. Clovernook employment specialists evaluate a person’s skills, interests, experience, and goals. Staff assists the person with his or her job search and works closely with employers to assure successful employment outcomes.

Work Adjustment Services: Clovernook provides work adjustment services to help people with developmental disabilities and visual impairments improve their work skills and prepare for community employment or other vocational goals.

Industries Program: On-site manufacturing, assembly, packaging and other competitive job opportunities for people who are legally blind.

Youth Services: The academic instruction students receive in school rarely includes the practical day-to-day life skills necessary to thrive in employment and social situations. Summer day camp programs and year-round activities include arts and recreation,
technology and daily living skills training provided in a fun environment.

Transition Services: Through a collaborative effort with Ohio State School for the Blind, Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired and other partners statewide, Clovernook serves youth ages 14-22 and adults to age 30 who are making the transition from high school to work, college, technical school and other specialized services.

Eligibility

Individuals served typically have a visual impairment that affects some aspect of independent functioning and demonstrate the ability to actively participate in services. Some specific programs may have additional criteria for acceptance.