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CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER

Providing individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.

aka Cleveland Society for the Blind   |   Cleveland, OH   |  www.clevelandsightcenter.org

Mission

To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.

Ruling year info

1928

President and Chief Executive Officer

Larry Benders

Main address

1909 E. 101st Street

Cleveland, OH 44106 USA

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EIN

34-0714652

NTEE code info

Blind/Visually Impaired Centers, Services (P86)

Children's and Youth Services (P30)

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

CSC's vision is a world where the quality of one’s sight does not determine the quality of one’s life.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Children and young adult services

Infants to preschoolers learn compensatory techniques to develop skills in communication, independence, and movement. School-age children are served by our case management program, helping families access needed resources and learn advocacy skills. Young adults up to age 23 accesspre-employment skills training.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers
Children and youth

Provides assessment, intervention, advocacy, andreferral services to all clients. Assists clients in navigating networks tomeet individual needs.

Population(s) Served
Seniors

ADA accessible residence camp located in chardon, Ohio.  Established in 1928 highbrook is the longest continuously operating camp for people with blindness or vision-impairments.  Accredited by the american camp association since the 1950s

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

Assistance in job readiness, job search, and employment skills. program offerings include supported employment, customer service training, and the business enterprise program for employment in the food service industry.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

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

Goal 1: Superior, Innovative Programming
To consistently provide services that seamlessly align and deliver quality care to our clients.

Goal 2: Supported, Connected Team
To foster a welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that attracts and retains a talented team and ensures sustainability for the organization.

Goal 3: Compelling, Consistent Presence
To increase the number of clients served and increase community investment in our mission and work by clearly defining and promoting CSC’s role in serving people who are visually impaired.

Objective 1A: Foster High-Performing Programs
To evaluate programming to ensure they are addressing community needs, producing positive client outcomes, and align with organizational goals.

Objective 1B: Seamless Client Pathway
To ensure service delivery is efficient, effective, and accessible to all clients across the agency.

Objective 1C: Innovative Solutions for Growth
To explore opportunities to develop or expand creative solutions to identified issues in the community and expand our reach.

Objective 2A: Collaborative Culture
To invest in and support a high-performing, collaborative team of professionals.

Objective 2B: Sustainable Funding
To cultivate and increase contributed revenue to support innovation and sustainability.

Objective 3A: Telling our Story
To have a clear and consistent presence that informs the community about CSC’s unique expertise in serving people along a range of vision.

Objective 3B: Educate the Community
To raise awareness and influence policy and practices that drive change.

CSC is on the verge of a transformation of how we work to increase client impact, transitioning from a funder- and/or program-focused approach to a client- and cohort-focused approach.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER

Board of directors
as of 08/31/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Beth Smith

Howard Lichtig

Wally Anders

Joan Allgood

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/28/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Male

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

 

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/28/2023

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Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.