Robin Sickle had undergone two unsuccessful laser surgeries and had attempted to live with her deteriorating eye sight before being referred to Vision Rehabilitation Services at Clovernook.
"I remember thinking, 'I need to go somewhere because I don't know what I'm doing,'" recalls Robin. Her work as a receptionist at the fire department was becoming increasingly difficult, and the over-the-counter magnifiers she had purchased were not working. She was unable to work for six weeks due to the stress on her eyes and subsequent headaches.
That's when Robin's regular optometrist identified the need for additional help. Robin was referred to Clovernook where she received a low vision exam, a worksite evaluation and adaptive aids that are tailored to Robin's needs. She was prescribed hand-held magnifiers, which she now uses at home and at work, a screen magnification program to enlarge content on her computer and a CCTV device that helps her read printed materials.
"I said, 'Oh my gosh, I can read something!' It was unbelievable," she said. "Without this equipment, I could not work and do my job. I used it immediately and it was easy and fabulous."
Even though Robin is only in her 50s, her disease was preventing her from enjoying life and being able to work. There is no cure for macular degeneration, but there is a way to live independently, even with limited vision. With no expense to her, Robin is now equipped to perform her job, cook, read the mail and enjoy life.
With the help of generous supporters like you, Clovernook can continue to provide hands-on training and adaptive aids to thousands of deserving people with visual impairments each year.
In addition, Clovernook offers a variety of other services to help people who are blind or visually impaired to be self-sufficient and full participants in their communities. A sampling of these services include:
- Instructional Services - activities of daily living, communication skills, recreation and technology training.
- Employment Services - job placement, job coaching and job support.
- Social Services - case management, counseling and support groups.
Please consider making a donation today.
"Clovernook remains on my charitable giving list because of the way they go about fulfilling their mission. I love the fact that Clovernook is privately funded, not to mention the wonderful employment opportunities they provide to the visually impaired community. It feels good to give to Clovernook."
-Robert T. Kay
"It feels good knowing I have a positive impact on the visually impaired community through my volunteer role as a Trustee, as well as being a donor. It is easy to gift Clovernook through a security exchange or cash donation. I know that my donations are spent wisely on mission support."
-Frances D. Cohen
"Since volunteering at Clovernook many years ago, it has held a special place in our hearts. Clovernook has certainly changed the lives, for the better, of many visually impaired people. Donating to Clovernook will help perpetuate their magnificent work."
-Philomena and Charles F. Miller
"By attending Clovernook's Low Vision Support Group, I am able to connect with people who are going through the same thing that I am. It feels good to know that because of the group, my confidence has grown and that I can face any situation."
-Shirley Blackmore
"For many years, I have read a number of your books and magazines that you print. I wish to thank one and all for the wonderful work you do in order to give blind people, such as myself, the independence to live normal and useful lives."
-Patrick Mulvey
"With your help to buy the "AMIGO" Reader, I can now read the newspaper and other printed materials. The "AMIGO" does all of the things that your professionals told me it would do. Thank you!"
- Ken Thiergartner
Clovernook Center for Blind and Visually Impaired's website has been designed to be as accessible as possible to all website visitors. As such this website has been created to be accessible to those with varying degrees of visual impairment and has been found to be compliant using the former Watchfire WebXact and Bobby systems. This site strives to be accessible to all, if you have found content that you are having difficulty accessing, please contact us at accessibility@clovernook.org and we will address the issue.
 |
Contact Us | Privacy Policy © 2012 www.clovernook.org |
|