@ClevelandSight

Our mission: to provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.

 University Circle, Cleveland
clevelandsightcenter.org
Joined November 2012
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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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Have you heard of human guide? It's a useful way to help members of the blind and visually impaired community. CSC offers a variety of trainings covering techniques like this so people can best interact with someone who is blind or visually impaired. ow.ly/C8NU50ZZ1tf

How to Provide Human Guide

Have you heard of human guide ? It's a useful way to assist members...

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We loved having our youngest community members together at CSC with us! Little ones attending our Family Fall Festival had a lot of activities to try. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did. It was a perfect fall day!
A little boy purses his lips as he splashes in a blue bucket full of water and red plastic apple toys.

ALT A little boy purses his lips as he splashes in a blue bucket full of water and red plastic apple toys.

A little boy has a happy smile in his face as he pets a pony with one hand, and brushes the pony with the other. The pony's handler is standing right next to the pony and is supervising how the boy interacts with the pony.

ALT A little boy has a happy smile in his face as he pets a pony with one hand, and brushes the pony with the other. The pony's handler is standing right next to the pony and is supervising how the boy interacts with the pony.

A little girl with glasses has a delighted look on her face as she gets ready to decorate her pumpkin with a sticker. There's an adult hand reaching to touch the pumpkin from off camera.

ALT A little girl with glasses has a delighted look on her face as she gets ready to decorate her pumpkin with a sticker. There's an adult hand reaching to touch the pumpkin from off camera.

Toddler with blonde hair wearing a gray halloween-themed sweater looks intently at their reflection in a full-length wooden mirror outside.

ALT Toddler with blonde hair wearing a gray halloween-themed sweater looks intently at their reflection in a full-length wooden mirror outside.

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Established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, White Cane Awareness Day serves multiple purposes: celebrating achievement, raising awareness and promoting safety. How will you celebrate White Cane Awareness Day today? ow.ly/JfaV50ZY0Um

White Cane Awareness Day: Understanding the Tool and Symbol

  The Significance of the White Cane The white cane is more than just a mobility tool; it symbolizes independence, confidence, and capability for individuals with blindness or low vision.…

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Let your voice be heard in the upcoming election! Interested in voting by mail? You can download a vote-by-mail application form at boe.cuyahogacounty.gov
Plan to vote by mail? Request a vote-by-mail application 1. Download a Vote-by-mail application form online: boe.cuyahogacounty.gov or call 216-443-8683 (VOTE) 2. Return completed application to the Board of Elections via mail or drop off. 1 in 6 adults in Ohio has a disability. Together, we can decide elections. Nothing about us - without us. Cuyahoga County Advisory Committee on Persons with Disabilities - visit the board of elections! with a qr code at the bottom right of the graphic.

ALT Plan to vote by mail? Request a vote-by-mail application 1. Download a Vote-by-mail application form online: boe.cuyahogacounty.gov or call 216-443-8683 (VOTE) 2. Return completed application to the Board of Elections via mail or drop off. 1 in 6 adults in Ohio has a disability. Together, we can decide elections. Nothing about us - without us. Cuyahoga County Advisory Committee on Persons with Disabilities - visit the board of elections! with a qr code at the bottom right of the graphic.

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Cleveland Sight Center staff members recently attended the City of Mayfield Heights Employee Health Fair to share information about the many services CSC provides. We love opportunities to connect with other employers and receive valuable health and wellness resources!
Two CSC staff members wearing black sit behind a table with a CSC branded tablecloth on it, with different flyers and brochures on it.

ALT Two CSC staff members wearing black sit behind a table with a CSC branded tablecloth on it, with different flyers and brochures on it.

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CSC has @GoodMapsForAll available for all visitors to use independently, thanks to our partnership with Volk Optical. This app was designed by people who are blind and have low-vision, for the blind and visually impaired community. Anyone can use the app to navigate our building!
Graphic says, "GoodMaps is available for all visitors of Cleveland Sight Center to use independently!" and includes the logos of GoodMaps, Cleveland Sight Center and Volk optical, specifying that CSC is in partnership with Volk. A photo of a woman holding up her cell phone with the GoodMaps app open is on the right side of the image.

ALT Graphic says, "GoodMaps is available for all visitors of Cleveland Sight Center to use independently!" and includes the logos of GoodMaps, Cleveland Sight Center and Volk optical, specifying that CSC is in partnership with Volk. A photo of a woman holding up her cell phone with the GoodMaps app open is on the right side of the image.

A smartphone has GoodMaps open and showing directions on how to get to a specific room on the first floor of Cleveland Sight Center. The screen shows written instructions at the top of the screen, arrows on a hallway below the instructions, with a map below that.

ALT A smartphone has GoodMaps open and showing directions on how to get to a specific room on the first floor of Cleveland Sight Center. The screen shows written instructions at the top of the screen, arrows on a hallway below the instructions, with a map below that.

A woman smiles as she walks down a hallway with her white cane and holds up her phone with the GoodMaps app open.

ALT A woman smiles as she walks down a hallway with her white cane and holds up her phone with the GoodMaps app open.

A woman stands in front of the door to CSC's learning lap with her GoodMaps app open on her phone. Her white cane is almost touching the door.

ALT A woman stands in front of the door to CSC's learning lap with her GoodMaps app open on her phone. Her white cane is almost touching the door.

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What do pumpkins, ponies, chickens and story time all have in common? They'll all be at CSC's Family Fall Festival coming up on October 15! This event was designed for children who are visually impaired, 6 and younger. To RSVP, fill out the form at bit.ly/CSCFamilyFallFestRSVP.
Young boy in glasses feeds a small brown pony a carrot from a white bowl outdoors on grass.

ALT Young boy in glasses feeds a small brown pony a carrot from a white bowl outdoors on grass.

Three young children interact with a small pony at CSC's playground, assisted by adults on a sunny day.

ALT Three young children interact with a small pony at CSC's playground, assisted by adults on a sunny day.

A little boy, held by his mother, has a delighted look on his face as a chicken is placed in front of him.

ALT A little boy, held by his mother, has a delighted look on his face as a chicken is placed in front of him.

Three children stand around a pony and talk to the woman who is handling the pony.

ALT Three children stand around a pony and talk to the woman who is handling the pony.

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For Cleveland Sight Center, every month is Blindness Awareness Month! What's something you wish more people were aware of regarding blindness?
Graphic says, "October is Blindness Awareness Month!"

ALT Graphic says, "October is Blindness Awareness Month!"

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The Global Braille Survey from Braille Authority for North America is open, and looking for the blind and visually impaired community's insight. This survey provides an opportunity for people to share their experiences and perspectives on braille literacy. ow.ly/wrbr50ZSiBZ
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Industry giants in the video game world are making inclusive steps to make sure everyone can enjoy their games in the future, while more tactile games are often adapted by players themselves to level the playing field. ow.ly/r01v50ZSibi

Let the games begin: Making video and board games available for all

Gamers with visual or motor impairments are increasingly creating their own ways to keep playing as industry giants Microsoft, Sony and ONCE roll out adapted controllers alongside new video and board...

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Cleveland Sight Center's Tuesday Recreation programming includes activities like Piano lessons, craft time, choir practice, dance classes and yoga. These photos are from last week's crafting session, where participants painted duck figurines!
A woman works on covering her duck figurine in yellow paint using a sponge-tipped tool.

ALT A woman works on covering her duck figurine in yellow paint using a sponge-tipped tool.

A woman with braids in her hair paints a duck figurine orange with a sponge style brush in CSC's rec room.

ALT A woman with braids in her hair paints a duck figurine orange with a sponge style brush in CSC's rec room.

A woman shows her painted duck craft to the camera as a volunteer stands next to her and guides her on how to cover the parts of the duck that aren't yet painted pink.

ALT A woman shows her painted duck craft to the camera as a volunteer stands next to her and guides her on how to cover the parts of the duck that aren't yet painted pink.

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We're pleased to announce that Dr. Bryan Wolynski has been appointed as Cleveland Sight Center's next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2026!
Graphic says, "Announcement: Dr. Bryan Wolynski will be Cleveland Sight Center's next CEO! Join us in welcoming Dr. Bryan into his new role!" and includes a photo of Bryan smiling in a suit at CSC.

ALT Graphic says, "Announcement: Dr. Bryan Wolynski will be Cleveland Sight Center's next CEO! Join us in welcoming Dr. Bryan into his new role!" and includes a photo of Bryan smiling in a suit at CSC.

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Have you gotten a "Caution blind person area" sign marking your street? How did you go about getting one? ow.ly/crIh50ZShGN

Legally blind Edinburg resident seeks safety signs after two-year request to town

For the past two years, Donald Walton, a legally blind resident of the town of Edinburg, has been asking the town to install

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The author of this article sees autonomous vehicles as a way for people who are blind or visually impaired to maintain their independence - check out their reasoning by reading at the link: ow.ly/ckp450ZShF7

After 27 years of blindness, I still cherish the freedom to choose

A blind Newark advocate recalls the risks she once took for independence and explains why autonomous vehicles could offer a safer path forward for others

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It's perfectly fitting to wrap up Guide Dog Month with this announcement: CSC's Braille teacher has a new guide dog! Their training is an on-going process, and there are things guide dogs will learn as they spend more time with their handler.
CSC's Braille Teacher, Annette, smiles for a photo in CSC's lobby, with her new guide dog, a black lab with very sweet eyes.

ALT CSC's Braille Teacher, Annette, smiles for a photo in CSC's lobby, with her new guide dog, a black lab with very sweet eyes.

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It's Illegal for businesses to deny access to guide dog users, but sadly it is not uncommon. We can all be allies to those with guide dogs by sticking up for them and reminding workers of the business that its their right to access and it's the law. ow.ly/nBzn50ZShCM

Over 80% Of Guide Dog Handlers Have Been Denied Access By Rideshares

For National Guide Dog Month, Guide Dogs for the Blind released a PSA to highlight how ridiculous rideshare, hotel and restaurant denials are for people with guide dogs.

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CSC’s friends at Case For Sight are hosting their annual “Dinner in the Dark” event on Friday Oct. 2, where all proceeds are sent to CSC! Join us for a catered dinner at 7 p.m. in Thwing Center Ballroom. We appreciate the support! Get your tickets here: community.case.edu/CFS/rsvp_…
Graphic says, "Case for Sight invites you to Dinner in the Dark, Friday, Oct 2, 2026 from 7 - 9 p.m. Thwing Ballroom $5 for 1, 2 for $7 for dinner and fun blindfolded activites! Meet our friends at Cleveland Sight Center!"

ALT Graphic says, "Case for Sight invites you to Dinner in the Dark, Friday, Oct 2, 2026 from 7 - 9 p.m. Thwing Ballroom $5 for 1, 2 for $7 for dinner and fun blindfolded activites! Meet our friends at Cleveland Sight Center!"

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Our recreation team went to The Glass Bubble for a glass blowing class this week! Many people may not think glass blowing is an accessible activity for the blind and visually impaired community, but thanks to a great team of helpers, and attentive professionals, it's possible!
Two people, a glass blowing teacher and a CSC rec client, smile while holding on to a metal pipe, with one end in a furnace. They're in a cluttered workshop filled with tools and supplies.

ALT Two people, a glass blowing teacher and a CSC rec client, smile while holding on to a metal pipe, with one end in a furnace. They're in a cluttered workshop filled with tools and supplies.

A woman blows through a pipe so the molten glass on the other end starts to inflate and take on a water droplet shape. The teacher is sitting on a bench, also holding the pipe, and smiling up at the student.

ALT A woman blows through a pipe so the molten glass on the other end starts to inflate and take on a water droplet shape. The teacher is sitting on a bench, also holding the pipe, and smiling up at the student.

A glass blowing instructor helps a man add pieces of black glass to the molten hot glass at the end of his glass blowing pipe.

ALT A glass blowing instructor helps a man add pieces of black glass to the molten hot glass at the end of his glass blowing pipe.

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"A twelve-year-old just proved that assistive technology doesn't need to cost thousands when ingenuity and a Lego kit can do the job for under four hundred dollars." Read how here: ow.ly/xccE50ZPLXU

A 12-year-old in California built a Braille printer from a $350 Lego robotics kit for a school...

When a middle schooler cracked an accessibility problem that the technology industry had left unsolved for decades, major investors took notice.

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"The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends a first eye exam between birth and 24 months, and a second comprehensive exam between the ages of 2 and 5." Are you kids on track with these recommendations? ow.ly/V9gy50ZPLVA

Hidden vision problems may follow children into the classroom: CNIB

An eye exam at four months old gave Mercedes Wudrick and her daughter years to prepare for the classroom.Now, ...

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