ClevelandSightCenter
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Our mission: to provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
University Circle, Cleveland
Joined November 2012
Cleveland Sight Center is here to help Northeast Ohioans with visual impairments at any stage of life. Check out this video to learn more about CSC's mission:
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KayShawn has a special message for everyone who supported Cleveland Sight Center recently!
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Any person, young or old with a primary physical disability is welcome to learn the basics of sled hockey with the Cleveland Monsters Sled Hockey team! All the details are here at the link:
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January is Braille Literacy Awareness month, with World Braille Day on January 4! Leave a comment if you know how to read braille!
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At CSC, we strive for a world where the quality of one’s sight does not determine the quality of one’s life. Join us in our mission by making a gift to CSC by December 31. Your 2025 contribution to CSC is fully tax-deductible. https://t.co/y69wd363nW
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This article explains light therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration, and shares reactions from fans and skeptics. Make sure to consult your eye doctor before considering this treatment! https://t.co/LkZRHdnJI9
medpagetoday.com
Newly authorized treatment has fans, but skepticism persists amid sparse data
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We will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day. CSC will be open during regular business hours on Friday, January 2. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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The 95-year-old featured in this story is legally blind, and uses meta smart glasses to help him live life to the fullest! You can get your own pair in CSC's Clinic by making an appointment at 216-791-8118.
gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Ken Hinkley, a 95-year-old resident of The Gallery at Cape Coral, uses Meta Smart Glasses to navigate life with low vision, inspiring others to embrace technology.
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Sweater number eight is this year’s winner of Preschool’s ugly sweater contest! Honorable mentions go out to sweater five for second place, and sweater nine in third place.
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Please note CSC will be closed Dec. 25 and 26. We will return to regular business hours on Monday Dec. 29. Stay warm!
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Many people wouldn't think of hockey as an accessible sport to watch in person, but this article explains how Heather (a friend of CSC) uses services and devices at @RocketArena to make the most of @monstershockey!
news-herald.com
Heather Burns, now 48, has been hooked on hockey since the fourth grade. She and her mother, Diane, are rarely not in attendance when the Monsters play at Rocket Arena. Heather has been legally bli…
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Much of the holiday season involves quality time with loved ones at home. Why not put on a movie with audio description so everyone can enjoy it? This website has a list of all films and series currently available with audio description!
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We love seeing our community celebrate the festive season! Our preschoolers had a great time seeing festive decorations at the Cleveland Botanical Garden's "Frost," wearing their pjs and surveying the office, while the grown ups participated in recreation's holiday party.
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Looking for last minute gift ideas? Check out this gift guide from Perkins School for the Blind!
perkins.org
Find CVI gift ideas for kids of all ages and stages! Here's our guide to out-of-the-box ideas, educational gifts, fidget toys for tactile lovers, and much more.
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Happy Holidays from Cleveland Sight Center! We wish you a safe, warm and wonderful end of the year.
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Did you know CSC works with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so visitors can have audio description and sighted guide? While the museum has plenty of audio, CSC describes the displays to visitors who have a can't see them, and help them interact with the exhibits like "the garage."
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This article shares University of Rochester's efforts to cure blindness with scientific explanations. https://t.co/Yoxikzwk3Q
rochester.edu
URochester researchers are at the forefront of addressing vision loss while discovering how our visual system works.
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If you or a loved one aren't using a low vision aid or piece of assistive technology anymore and it's in good condition, Cleveland Sight Center would love to give those items a chance to make a major difference in someone's life! Learn more at https://t.co/N9JKOwFAEo
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This story explains the different between a hockey puck adapted for blind hockey and a regulation puck, and interviews a 15-year-old who plays the sport! Check it out:
abc7ny.com
NY Metro Blind Hockey is making the sport accessible to more people, including a kid from Long Island who is visually impaired.
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After moving into a new home with his family, Kayshawn worked closely with CSC's Orientation and Mobility Trainer to confidently navigate his apartment complex. With practice and encouragement, Kayshawn learned to navigate the difficult path to the beach on his own!
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This story follows a blind judo athlete’s quest to create paralympic history, including some insight on why the sport is a good fit for blind and visually impaired athletes. https://t.co/u58I4VOgxX
pulitzercenter.org
Maria Liana Mutia closes her laptop for the afternoon—it’s a typical work-from-home day at her job as an accessibility specialist. She navigates her high-rise apartment, a window-lined one-bedroom...
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