Clear Answer Finds Success in First Year of Operation

What seemed like a dream when CVI began to explore a new business venture in 2009 is now a real business in operation. ClearAnswer, CVI’s contact center enterprise,

has 11 income-producing contracts and has provided jobs and training opportunities for 17 people who are blind or visually impaired. ClearAnswer is already the opportunity they hoped it would become.

As ClearAnswer approaches its first anniversary, it’s a great time to reflect on all that’s been accomplished in what has truly been a team effort. Starting in late June of 2011, CVI trained and graduated 17 clients from its customer service training program. Many of those graduates have gone on to gainful employment either at ClearAnswer or in local contact centers such as Southwest Airlines and CarMax. The customer care associates have made tens of thousands of calls to current and former CVI clients, volunteers, trustees and donors, verifying contact information, surveying their satisfaction with services, thanking them for their service and support and more. The ClearAnswer team is currently fulfilling client contracts that include a wide range of service needs including customer service, surveys, appointment setting, call quality scoring and more.

For example, ClearAnswer has a partnership with Nobis Works to manage its vehicle donation program. Nobis Works is among Georgia’s largest nonprofit community rehabilitation programs serving youth and

adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. In 2003, Nobis Works

launched a vehicle donation program in which people could donate their car, motorcycle, truck, RV, or watercraft to raise funds for Nobis Works and support its mission to provide assistance to

individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.

After completing an online form, vehicle

donors receive a call from ClearAnswer contact center to discuss details and arrange vehicle pick up. The vehicle donors also have the ability to call the contact center directly to make arrangements.

Corporate Vice President of the Tommy Nobis Foundation, Karen Carlisle said, “One of the key success drivers in the vehicle donation program is ClearAnswer because they are the vehicle donor’s first point of contact. The feedback we’ve gotten from our donors has indicated that the ClearAnswer agents are pleasant, knowledgeable, and make what would seem like a complicated process of donating a vehicle very simple to do.”

Jim Carruthers, vice president for business development, said, “Nobis Works and ClearAnswer share a common mission, to employ people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We’re excited to play a small part in the success of the Nobis Works vehicle donation program and hope to expand contact center support into other areas in the organization.”

The partnership allows ClearAnswer the opportunity to hire additional blind and visually impaired employees.

CVI’s ClearAnswer contact center has a bright future ahead, employing highly qualified visually impaired staff and driving revenue to expand the mission of the center.

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The first graduating class from the ClearAnswer customer service training program.

Training and Operations Manager, Lori Fretwell assists customer care associate, Bill Epperson.

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ClearAnswer has 11 income-producing contracts and has provided jobs and training opportunities for 17 people who are blind or visually impaired.

Celebrating 50 Years of Empowering People with Independence and Dignity

From the PresidentCVI’s 50-year history could be written as an opera—its clients would (of course) be the heroes—a role shared by its founders and leaders through the years. And the required operatic

tragedy would be the incredibly difficult financial constraints that the organization has faced throughout much of its history.

In my last column I focused on the strong leadership of Carolyn Kokenge, executive director from 1979 to 1991, who is certainly one of CVI’s heroines. Another would be Evelyn Ullman, second board chair of the newly

established Atlanta Area Services for the Blind (AASB). Evelyn can move mountains—and does.

The organization’s move to the old Dwoskin’s building at 763 Peachtree Street had provided great room for program expansion along with several offices that could be leased to other

businesses for income. Noted Atlanta architect Philip Trammel Shutze was retained by his friend Harry Dwoskin to remodel the façade in 1939. He created a lovely and welcoming entrance, although unfortunately the remainder of the building did not receive his artist’s touch. In 1976, AASB leased the building from its owner Florence Maxwell. In typical style, Evelyn Ullman decided that since Mrs. Maxwell had no heirs, she should be asked to give the building to the organization. Evelyn traveled to Florida to meet with Mrs. Maxwell, who agreed to transfer the title of the building to AASB through a life income trust agreement. In exchange, AASB named the Florence Maxwell Low Vision Clinic in her honor. It was a gift that changed the course of history for the organization, but we’ll get to that later.

Under Carolyn Kokenge’s guidance, CVI balanced its books and began to recognize the danger of relying solely on State contracts and United Way funding. To create an independent source of funding, AASB embarked on an endowment capital funds campaign. Dr. T. Marshall Hahn, CEO of Georgia Pacific, agreed to lead the campaign and Martin Lehfeldt and Associates were retained as consultants. A campaign goal of $750,000 was set despite many concerns about whether it would be achievable.

After $846,000 was actually raised (nearly $1,700,000 in today’s dollars), the CVI Board determined that the CVI Foundation, Inc. should be created, a separate 501(c)(3) organization that would be responsible for the maintenance and growth of the endowment, overseeing both investment and fund raising policies and procedures. James R. Kuse, CEO of Georgia Gulf Corp., was elected as the first chair of the CVI Foundation Board in 1989. Through the years, the initial $846,000 has grown to $2,432,000 in permanently endowed funds and $2,308,000 in investment funds. These funds have provided an annual source of income and have funded the expansion of programs and provided emergency revenue when traditional funding has dropped without warning.

While Carolyn Kokenge concentrated on building the organization’s financial resources,

Scott McCall, originally a rehabilitation counselor with the Georgia Department of Human Resources, came to AASB in 1978 as Associate Executive Director. CVI’s rehabilitation programs expanded significantly under Scott’s leadership and his work in self-defense training for people with vision loss continues to be recognized internationally. When Carolyn retired in 1992, Scott was named Executive Director. Blind since birth, Scott understood the importance of employing strong role models at CVI so that clients would understand that loss of vision did not equal loss of independence, employment or participation in the community. Scott hired many staff members who were blind and one of his great gifts to the agency was expanding Annie Maxwell’s role from coordinating volunteers and teaching braille to directing the brand-new STARS Program.

An acronym for Social, Therapeutic, Academic and Recreation Services, STARS began at CVI when the American Foundation for the Blind decided it could no longer sponsor the program that had offered activities for school-aged children who were blind. Scott and Annie saw the value of the STARS program coming to CVI and over the years built it into a model of programming for school-aged children in a non-residential setting.

When the first STARS activity was held, Annie invited blind children she had identified to come to CVI to get acquainted. “The kids didn’t even know how to introduce themselves to each other,” she said. “They would just come into the room and sit, plugged into Walkman radios.” When Annie suggested a trip to Six Flags, the kids couldn’t believe it and many parents were shocked that she would even suggest it, but Annie was determined to show the children how to have fun together. Forty kids signed up for the trip along with parents and adult volunteers and the STARS program took off. Since then STARS has initiated the After School Enrichment Program, monthly outings, summer day camps, a mentoring program with blind adults, and special holiday events—all designed to foster learning while having a lot of fun.

Because many more people experience low vision than blindness, the AASB Board of Trustees realized that a name change would more accurately reflect the wider range of services offered to people with low vision. In 1987, the organization changed its name to Center for the Visually Impaired.

Stay tuned! Next time we’ll move CVI’s history into the 21st century.

CVI President Subie Green

Evelyn Ullman

Annie Maxwell was instrumental in starting the STARS (Social, Therapeutic, Academic and Recreation Services) program at CVI.

In 1987, Senator Burton’s Children and Youth committee included (L to R) CVI Board members, Grover Garrett and Bick Cardwell, Executive Director Carolyn Kokenge, Assistant Director for Program Services, Scott McCall, State Senator (R-District 23) Frank Albert, State Senator (R-District 5) Joe Burton, and CVI Board Member Bob Hilton.

In 1974, the Center for the Visually Impaired was located at 763 Peachtree Street.

What is it like to be blind or visually impaired? Are there differences between the two? What does someone who is visually impaired actually see?

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, CVI answers those questions by hosting an on-line exhibition called Blind/Sight at www.blindsight.org. Originally created by photographer, Billy Howard, and illustrator, Laurie Shock, the Blind/Sight exhibition first premiered at the VSA Arts of Georgia Gallery and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. Today the exhibit is a permanent fixture in the halls of the Center for the Visually Impaired.

Now also available on-line, Blind/Sight provides an opportunity to see and hear conversations from 14 former CVI clients who are blind and visually impaired. The website allows visitors to click the link to each person’s name and discover each client’s journey through vision loss. Photo illustrations and descriptions are also shown to allow visitors a glimpse of what they see through their eyes.

Blind/Sight Exhibit Debuts Onlinewww.blindsight.org

In 1999, Desiree Reed’s vision transitioned from 20/20 to total blindness. “It was a major life adjustment,” she said. “But life goes on and I moved forward wanting to

know what I needed to do to still be able to achieve my goals.”

It all began at the age of 12, when Desiree experienced severe muscle spasms around her eye. One day her vision became blurry and as the days passed, her condition progressively became worse. Her parents decided to take her to an ophthalmologist.

The doctor discovered that Desiree had a buildup of spinal fluid on her optic nerve which was causing the muscle spasms. She was in extreme pain and the only solution to completely relieve the pain was to drain the fluid. The surgical procedure, however, did not come without risks. There was a 50 percent chance she would lose her sight after the procedure.

Opting to have the surgery to relieve the pain, Desiree ended up losing her sight. “I can’t see anything, but what I do see is a collage full of colors,” said Desiree. “Some of my optic nerves are completely damaged and the doctors never diagnosed what caused the fluid buildup.”

In 2005, at the age of 19, Desiree relocated with her family to Atlanta from New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. Through personal research she found CVI.

At CVI, she was able to improve her braille and computer skills and learn to travel independently with a white cane. She knew that in order to accomplish her goals, she needed to learn how to do things differently, and CVI helped her achieve that. Desiree also

Cliff Hembree (with Sampson), 34, trauma: Due to Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Cliff sees cartoon-like images that appear over the background. It’s not a recognizable cartoon but rather an image composed of eyes, arms, legs, and other things wrapped around each other in something resembling a football tackle.

Mao Ueno, 5, optic nerve glioma:Mao has no visual imagery, he sees only a dark shade of gray. Because he has a visual memory, he talks about things he sees through his rich, visual imagination.

Desiree’s Present and Future Beyond Vision Loss

CVI is proud to be represented by the people featured in the exhibit. Blind/Sight provides an opportunity to learn their empowering stories of achieving independence with dignity and a better understanding of how they see the world. In the coming months, CVI looks forward to continuing promotion of the online exhibit and expanding the concept to include a traveling exhibit that will tour the Atlanta-Metro area over the next 18 months.

participated in CVI’s customer service training program that included curriculum focused on how to present yourself as a customer service agent, build rapport with clients and take notes accurately. Desiree said, “It was very interactive. We had a lot of role playing.”

Role playing is also a factor in her personal life as Desiree participates in an acting group called VIP Players, which stands for Visually Impaired Players. It is a performance group that features improv acting and plays. She is currently writing and directing a play called, Where is the Love that is about love, relationships, marriage and divorce. She’s also writing two books that she hopes to have published.

Today, Desiree works full-time as a customer care associate at CVI’s ClearAnswer contact center. Her vision may never be the same, but what she sees for herself is more than 20/20. “I’m a fighter and I’m persistent to achieve what I want out of life,” said Desiree.

Desiree Reed, 24, is a ClearAnswer Customer Care Associate.

CVI Honors Donors at Henderson Society Dinner

CVI kicked off its 50th anniversary year at the annual Henderson Society dinner on January 26, 2012. CVI honored members of the George and Jean Henderson Society and the Mary

Ann and Dick Cook Legacy Society at the annual dinner. More than 140 of CVI’s greatest supporters gathered to be recognized for their significant financial contributions to the Center and celebrate the legacy of CVI founders George and Jean Henderson.

John Rhett, chair of the CVI Board of Trustees, welcomed guests, while Henderson Society and Fundraising Committee Chair Cosmo Boyd thanked members of the Henderson and Cook societies for their generous support that empowers and changes the lives of people impacted by vision loss. CVI president Subie Green reflected on how CVI has grown since its founding in 1962 – from serving just seven clients in its first year to more than 5,000 annually today – and how innovation and technology have dramatically widened opportunities for people with vision loss.

Captain Scotty Smiley, the U.S. Army’s

first blind active-duty officer and company commander, was the evening’s keynote speaker. Blinded while serving in Iraq in 2005, Capt. Smiley inspired guests with his story of determination and courage as he completed his own vision rehabilitation training and continued to serve his country.

Membership in the George and Jean Henderson Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more to CVI during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30), while the Mary Ann and Dick Cook Legacy Society recognizes those who include CVI in their estate plans. To learn more, visit www.cviga.org or contact Laurie Stephens, vice president for development, at 404-602-4321.

Share the vision of CVI founders George and Jean Henderson. Membership in the Henderson Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Your cumulative donation can include matching gifts, United Way designated donations, restricted and unrestricted gifts.

1. Phil Green and CVI President Subie Green, Tiffany Smiley and Capt. Scotty Smiley

2. John Rhett, Chair, Board of Trustees with Susan Prutzman and Trustee and Henderson Society Chair Cosmo Boyd

3. Glenn Lerch and BEGIN Family Counselor Memri Lerch and Jeff and Melanie Pieper

4. CVI Foundation Board Trustee Bick Cardwell and CVI Trustee Matt Hopkins

5. Bobby Mays and Deacon Chris Cole

6. Anne Henderson Martin and Robert Martin

7. Stephanie Koby with CVI Trustee Ashley Koby and volunteer Angela Gillis

8. Empish Thomas, public education coordinator with CVI Trustee Bryan Alli and volunteer Hayley Alli

9. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Commissioner Bobby Cagle, Bernard Reynolds, Tiffany Smiley, Capt. Scotty Smiley, Ellen Williams Reynolds

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You Can Make a Difference

You can restore hope for people with vision loss. Make a gift online at www.cviga.org

or give by mail. You can give in other ways as well – donate stock, properties, securities

or include us in your estate plans. Contact Laurie Stephens, CVI’s vice president for

development at 404-602-4321.

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CVI is happy to have the following new staff members on board:

New CVI Hires & Promotions

Shop in CVI’s accessible VisAbility store or on-line at www.visabilitystore.org to check out these bargains! The DaVinci HD LCD Desktop Video Magnifier has all of the benefits of an

OCR. The retail price is $2,995.00.DaVinci is a high performance desktop video

magnifier (CCTV), featuring HD, text-to-speech (OCR) and a 3-in-1 camera. With HD you will experience high definition color and contrast giving you a beautiful, crystal clear picture and vibrant colors. Experience the joy of reading with our new text-to-speech feature. DaVinci will read any printed text aloud with the push of a button. The DaVinci Sony® HD camera displays crystal clear images in vibrant color and contrast, resulting in the brightest white and deepest black. DaVinci’s high resolution LCD produces maximum levels of picture detail for a clear, bold display. A large field of view allows you to see more on the screen. Give your tired eyes a rest with our text-to-speech (OCR) feature. Let DaVinci read your favorite article or book aloud. Simply place your printed text under the DaVinci camera and press a button; DaVinci will begin reading what is on the screen within a few seconds. Choose a male or female voice and use the headphone port to enjoy this feature in private. Many different languages are available. DaVinci can be used as a video magnifier to see near, far and everything in between. You may also use the self-viewing camera position, like a mirror, for applying make-up or other personal grooming tasks. With DaVinci, you’ll have the freedom to read, write, view presentations, whiteboards, and work on crafts and hobbies at work, school or at home.

Congratulations to Jim Carruthers of the ClearAnswer Contact Center who was promoted to Vice President for Business Development.

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DaVinci Features:

Sony® HD camera

24” high resolution HD LCD for best image quality

Auto focus camera for self-viewing, reading or distance viewing (3-in-1 camera)

Text-to-Speech (OCR) – reads aloud with Nuance® software

Magnification up to 77x

Easy-to-use console with line markers

User-friendly menu

28 viewing modes to optimize contrast and brightness

Slide mechanism provides flexibility for various camera arm positions

LCD screen easily pivots vertically

True mirror image in self-viewing mode

Memory setting for each camera position

Set up is easy, just plug in and begin

2 year warranty

Designed and Assembled in the USA

Liz Bottner – Assistive Technology Instructor

Alison Poole – Director of Client Services

Rukiya Campbell – Director of Marketing

LaToya Shumate – Orientation and Mobility

Specialist

Megan Heisel – Director of Development

Lynn Wade – Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

The Volunteer Services department at CVI is currently seeking volunteers in the south side of Atlanta to serve as friendly visitors and personal shoppers. These volunteers visit clients at their residences to provide assistance with predetermined personal services. Such services may include grocery shopping, retail shopping, walking for exercise, reading mail and writing letters. Many clients are homebound and isolated and benefit greatly from the practicality

of the service and the personal contact. For more information, please contact Lara Tillery at ltillery@cviga.org or 404-602-4369.

Development Department Internship: The Development Department is seeking an intern to work directly with the Development team

with on-going efforts, as well as new fund-raising and marketing programs. The intern will gain meaningful insight into how non-profits are structured and funded, learn new skills, and gain career experience.

The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior college student majoring in sales, marketing, public relations, communications, business, public administration, non-profit leadership and management, or a related field. This is an unpaid internship, but where collegiate class credit is available, CVI will work with the school to meet requirements. The internship requires at least 10 hours per week, and the intern will be required to complete a final presentation, similar to a capstone project, to our department team or committee.

To submit an application for consideration, please email mheisel@cviga.org.

VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Career Services department helped CVI Client Bobby Glover secure an internship position at United Way.

Independence in Action Ebony Broadnax was accepted to the Atlanta School of Massage.

Lewis Tankersley was hired as a support technician at Briot USA Inc in Cumming.

George Pinon was hired as a bilingual reservations agent at Southwest Airlines.

Tunga Ufasaha has been enjoying her donor calling position with American Kidney Services

and is expanding her work from home career to become a Listing Agent online with

websites similar to Amazon.com.

Former intern, Jason Phillips has joined the ClearAnswer Contact Center as a customer

care associate.

We appreciate our wonderful volunteers who donate their time to assist CVI’s programs and services. Thank you Colliers International for your help with the BEGIN playground!

Center for the Visually Impaired & Center for the Visually Impaired FoundationCombined Financial Highlights for the year ended June 30, 2011

2011 Revenue and Support

2010 Expenses

TOTAL $5,881,275

TOTAL $4,603,856

BEGIN families enjoy special events hosted by CVI throughout the year.

Gender Female 58%Male 42% Age Birth to 19 13% 20 – 64 45%65 and over 42%

Programs362 Infants, preschoolers and their family

members served in BEGIN early childhood program

100 School-aged children served by STARS

1,352 Children and adults received services at the Florence Maxwell Low Vision Clinic

203 Adults received Center-based vision rehabilitation services

493 Adults and their family members received Community-based vision rehabilitation services

1,827 People benefited from Client Services educational programs and case management

216 People attended Toastmasters, exercise classes, book club and support groups

36 Individual clients served by volunteers

3,412 Number of people served by CVI

Where Our Clients LiveCVI assisted people from 84 of Georgia’s 159 counties

New View graduate Leonora addresses the audience attending the 2010 New View graduation ceremony.

The VisAbility store has state-of-the-art visual technology products available for purchase in person and online.

VisAbility Store Summary3,729 Number of guests10,548 Number of items sold

CVI reached 7,000 people in the community through public education activities like CVI tours, health fairs and United Way events.

Who We ServeCVI Services from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

CVI’s certified public accounting audit report is available by request and on the Resources page at www.cviga.org.

Diagnoses of CVI Clients Macular Degeneration .............................. 621Other/unknown ........................................ 710Glaucoma ................................................. 399Diabetic Retinopathy ............................... 269Congenital Blindness .................................. 90Albinism .................................................... 79Retinitis Pigmentosa .................................. 80

Optic Atrophy .......................................... 115Retinopathy of Prematurity ........................ 62Illness/Injury ............................................ 105Stargardt’s Disease ...................................... 43Septo Optic/Optic Nerve Hypoplasia ......... 41Cataracts ................................................... 107Stroke ......................................................... 20

Government contracts and fees for service

$2,037,375

Gifts and Grants $1,811,649

Endowment contributions$1,011,276

VisAbility Store(net of goods sold)

$93,298

Investments $237,568

United Way contributions

$396,634

Fees paid by clients for services

$34,458

Other Revenue $259,017

Program and Direct Service

$3,423,634Management & administration

$719,294

Fundraising$460,928

Cumulative Gifts & Pledges July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011Support from individuals is essential to CVI. We are deeply grateful for the individuals and family foundations listed below for their life-changing generosity. Their commitment to our empowering people impacted by vision loss allows them to proudly stand alongside our clients and staff as an integral part of the CVI family.

Visionary $10,000 - $24,999

Laura and Montague BoydMary Ann and Dick CookCathyrn and Richard DuBowF. Dale HayesThe Bobby Hogg FoundationAnne Park and Matthew Hopkins

Ambassadors $5,000 - $9,999

Kay and Peter A. AmannD.D. and Bick CardwellFriedman Supporting FoundationMr. and Mrs. Douglas K. GargesJennifer and John HamiltonSusan HoyLaurie and Jim LindellCarol and David LindenbaumTeri and Kevin McMahonKanika and Larry E. PatrickToni and John T. Rhett IIIZachary B. SankPaula and Bryan SeasJenny and Andy Shulman

Advocates $2,500 - $4,999

Kiki and Joseph ArdagnaRichard G. BlumbergNancy and Bill CohenMolly L. CummingsSubie and Phil GreenMr. and Mrs. Quill O. Healey IILindsay and George Henderson IIIRosanne and Andy KaussSima and Mac MartirossianMr. and Mrs. R. Brand MorganClara M. and John S. O’SheaSusan Currie PrutzmanIrvin and Connie PundMr. and Mrs. Erwin C. ReidJ. Michael Roach, M.D. and Kim NiklesAnne B. SkaeAmy SlackJudge and Mrs. Ed ThreadgillJohn and Terry VinsonDelmas L. Webb, Jr.Bill and Donna Woolf

Members $1,000 to $2,499

George W. AceyF. Duane AckermanSuzanne C. AlexanderAmont Foundation AnonymousThe Honorable Kathy B. Ashe and Mr. Lawrence Ashe, Jr.Precious and James AshworthAngie and Bob BattersonEllen and Duncan BeardJanet and Bruce BeermanIda P. BentonDavid J. BershadBlonder Family FoundationKathy and Bob BowmanKimberly and Michael C. BrownMr. and Mrs. Mason Lee CardwellAmy and Daniel S. Codman IIILane and Richard CourtsJohn H. CowartAnn and John DayJessica and Tyler DempseyEllen Doft and Alex KatzMaureen FlannaganSara and Jon HoffenbergBob and Betsy GlennKathryn and Jud GravesAmanda and Greg Gregory Family Fund of The Community

Foundation for Greater AtlantaLouise GunnJALS FoundationStephen Hamilton, M.D.Maria and Wayne HealyBradley E. Henderson, M.D.Lila S. HerbertLou and Grady* JacksonTatiana Jean-LouisSarah and Jim KennedyEllen and Bob KhouryThe Kibler Family FoundationNicole and Richard KruseThomas H. Lanier Family FoundationMarianne and Bill Lee

Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Mathews IIIJoan and Robert S. MathewsDawn B. McGreeveyJudy McMillan, E.D.S.Ashley and Prescott MillerCooper Mills Family Fund of The Community Foundation for

Greater AtlantaMr. and Mrs. Henry D. Morgan, Jr.Ellen and Phil MorrisonSusan and Robert MullinsJeanne Perrine and Terence NealMarguerite and Frank OwensDebbie and Dennis PattersonShädé PattersonMr. and Mrs. Briggs PeeryKaren Perry and Kristofer Schleicher, Esq.Mary Ann and Felix PrinzoPatty and Doug ReidHelen W. RhettLou and Paul RothMr. and Mrs. Stewart W. Searle IIIPaul B. and Mildred Seydel FoundationClaire Davis SmithJohn E. Smith IILinda and Jim SproullWendy and Ted SullivanLouis J. Taratoot Family Philanthropic FundPat ThomasSusan and Frank W. VirginHolly BowmanBarbara and Michael WatersPatricia R. WebbJune Morgan WillisYellowlees Family Fund of the Community Foundation for

Greater AtlantaYuko and Vincent T. Zarzaca, Jr.

Friends $1 to $999

Susan B. AbramsJudy and Lindsay AcuffGabriel AdamMadeline and Howell AdamsGina AdamsJanis E. AdamsJaquelin P. AdamsJeffrey M. AdamsKelli and Patrick AdamsAnita and Tom AdamsMr. and Mrs. Robert D. AhlstrandDwight H. AkermanPaul AlbertoBonita J. AlbrightJoAnna Aldridge-WilsonMr. and Mrs. Michael AlexanderChris G. Allen and FamilyBeth Allgood-McKinnonHayley and Bryan AlliRenee Anushka AlliShelley and Jeff Alperin Debbie and Paul AndersonHoward AntmanJoseph A. Arnold, M.D.Edward A. AshmanTeri AstrenDona J. AveryTracey V. BaasetLeslie and Dudley BachlerStephen C. BachmanStacy A. BaileyPatricia BainAlice and Albert BakerMaurice BakerJodi C. BanksLynn S. BanksLori Davies BarfieldLea BarrettLana and Eric BartonPatricia J. BassettBarbara and Clinton BastinRuth BatesSara and Michael BaxterTimothy BaxterBeverly S. and William W. BeachGail and Art BechtelMarie and Lavelle BeeneStephanie BelknapKim BennettMona D. BentonAllison BergerDr. Jerome D. BermanCindy BerryMary E. BerryJennifer Berzinis

* Deceased

The George and Jean Henderson Society

Established in 2003 to celebrate and honor CVI’s founders, membership in the Henderson Society is extended to those who contribute $1,000 or more to the Center during the fiscal year.

BEGIN children delight in behind the scenes access to the circus and other events that come to the city.

The STARS After School Enrichment Program helps students achieve academic success.

Nancy and Peter BethanyRobert T. BiccumArlene BillingsleyMr. Pierce BlanchetteSuzanne and Russ BlauserMrs. Norman R. BlaylockCheryl and Larry BlewittLaura BoalJason BombelynErnest H. Bond, Jr.Jacquelyn P. BonnerSidney W. BoozerElizabeth BouisNorma and Warren BourgeoisCarol BowlingPriya and Mike BoyleTerrell BoyleDr. and Mrs. Philip S. Brachman, Sr.Patricia P. BradleyMilton W. BrannonBel and John-Paul BrennanMary D. and Moses BrewingtonDavid Brickley, Jr.Ellen Corinne BriggsBetsey BrockPatty and David BroilesLinda and Samuel E. Brown, M.D.Charlesey W. BrownJoan S. BrownKathleen R. BrownJulie and Donald BrowneRichard BrysonBetty and Frank BullJoyce and Bob BurnettLee R. BurnsJanet and Matt BurrellGail and Paul BurrisErnest BurtonLucy and Henry BushBarbara F. ByrdMichael C. ByrdMelinda Caldwell and Jeff BlauveltWilliam CameronJohn CampbellDebbie CapellaFelicia and Anthony CaporasoDonna M. and Charles B. CardenMonica CarlsonLauren P. CarriganJim CarruthersAndrea CarstensHarold CarterHeath A. CarterJane M. CarterKaren and Richard CarterDiane CastellowLois and Carl CerineHari Prasad ChakkaLaura R. ChambersHap ChandlerHarrilee CheshireLeon ChesterSidney and Don ChildressLina ChiuKathy and Harvey ClarkHolly ClawgesRobert F. ClaytonWilliam B. Clemson, Jr.Dennis ClinesCaroline P. ClotfelterMildred H. CochranSusan and Phil CoffeyDorothy and Sheldon Cohen Family FundJames L. CollenbergAlexius ColletteChristopher CollierMr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin IIConlee Family Supporting FoundationMargaret Gray and Matthew ConnellyMonique ConstanceSteve ConteagueroAdolphus & Eileen Coolik Charitable Trust of the Fidelity

Charitable Gift FundJ. Samuel CoolikLeigh M. CooperBarbara and Wade CopelandPenny and John CoppedgeAllison L. CorballyDr. Brook CorbettAnisio CorreiaCristina Correia and Neil BradleyDr. and Mrs. Vic CorriganCarol and Joe CostanzoVencer CottonGlenn M. CoulterJoyce and Dean CoxBruce I. Crabtree IIIMr. and Mrs. John R. CraneJennifer CrevisHoward Tim Crow

Nancy Sharpe and Robert G. CulbertsonChristie J. CullinJane L. CulpepperLarry CummingsTequalia M. CurleyLavona CurrieWilliam Curtis-DavidsonMark C. CutbirthJulie and Tom CutlerCheryl and Paul D’amatoMr. and Mrs. Henry DavidAlicia and Kimbrough DavisMr. and Mrs. Jarrett L. Davis IIIMary and Phil DavisRon DavisDeborah D. DawsonWilliam K. DeanKathleen A. DeasonJohn M. DeBorde IIICynthia and Brian DelaneyDebbi G. DenisonMr. and Mrs. Michael DennistonJean and Ken DeveroBrett DeVoreShelley DeyoeKay DiPlacidoGlynn DivasAmy L. DobbsAnnie Coomes and Brian DoerrFrances H. DorrisKent DowningHaley and Paul DozierShirley B. and Charles L. DrewJo and Wes DuesenbergJames F. DugganDiana and Donald DuncansonCynthia Gertrude Haley DunnElizabeth and Tim DunnNancy DuPreeAnne and Michael EasterlyFrank IngramRee and Ralph EdwardsC. EkechiKathy and Tim EldridgeBryce ElliottDorothy I. ElliottMartha and Lamar EllisCharlotte P. EllithorpAnn and Charlie ElsasMr. and Mrs. H. Alan ElsasKay H. EmbreyBeverly G. EnglishEstate of Irene SolonskyChristine Ascher EvansOrlando EvansJeanne and Scott EvansPamela EverettRhoda and Dave EwertChristine A. FalluccoDamon FarthingLouise Carr FaurotMarvin FeinbergLella B. FelkerJacob FennoJoyce E. and Dakin B. Ferris FoundationHeather FerroKatharine M. FieldEula N. FieldsRita FigaroJennifer and Charles FiorenczaKim and Stephen FlanaganMichael R. FletcherMariama FofanahMr. and Mrs. Jack ForbusMarshall FordHeather R. ForgioneBeverley FosterBarbara P. FosterJudith D. FosterKristine V. FranciscoSheila and Jim FrankRebecca and Robert FratesiLouise K. FreemanLori L. FretwellLaura and Jim FrickShirley and Arnold FriedmanEleanor, Bobby and Joey FrongilloThe Honorable Eva Galambos and Dr. John T. GalambosKelly GargesKathleen and Rex GarrettApryle GatesColleen A. GerriorMildred and Joseph E. GeshwilerBonnie and Arthur GibertAlison M. GibsonBarbara GibsonMarsha D. GilbertAngela Brown GillisJames F. Gingrey, Jr.Donna D. Glenn

The True Blue Do event is CVI’s annual fundraiser. Everyone gathered around to participate in the Flip for a Trip contest for the opportunity to win two airline tickets.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Gina Adams assists client Gina with using a magnifier.

Richetta GloverShearon and Taylor GloverAnita K. and Walton C. GloverStacey and Edward GodwinSarita and Arvind GoelMr. and Mrs. Wade GoetzSara Jo H. and Nelson F. GoetzLaurie Ann and Jonathan GoldmanDr. and Mrs. Martin I. GoldsteinAlan T. Goodman, D.D.S., M.S.Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. GoodsellClark GoodwinUsha and Des GoyalJudy and Duncan Gray, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Gray, Jr.Betty Greaver*Ken GreenAmanda and Greg GregoryAshley and David GriceLioba GrimmJean and Charles GrutziusLaarnica and Darren GustafsonMary N. GwynMelody and T.R. HainlineEdwin M. Halkyard IIIMr. Phil HallStephanie and Eric HallBarb and Henry HandKathy HarberEllen and Tom HarbinIrene and Tim HarknessNan Harman-DempseySusan Davis and Brian HarperEmma A. HarrisKeith R. HarrisNancy and Charles HarrisonDabney A. HartThe Hartog FamilySara and William HarveyJames M. HawkinsKay HawkinsChristy and Chris HayesElizabeth D. HayesLiz HayesHarriette and David HaygoodMr. and Mrs. Quill O. HealeyJanie HebebrandJennifer and Mathew HeppCarolyn W. HerbigRebecca and Theodore HershRyan HeywardJudy and David HigginsDorothy L. HillLisa and Jody HillMildred HillScott C. HiltonShannon and Timothy HippGladys D. HirschDr. Daroline Hwilbert-WhilbertDiana and John HolbertElizabeth and Thomas HolderAndrea M. HollandMay B. and Howell HollisGail HollowayJulie HoltonCecile M. HooksMichael V. HooperRuth HoughMelanie HouseAntonio G. HowardLaurie Shock and Billy HowardJacqueline Ruth HowardMr. and Mrs. Robert G. HowardPam and Ridley HowardHeather J. HowdeshellAllison R. and Allen E. Howell IIIJulie and Scott HowerCharles E. HubertDaniel J. Hughlett IIIJohn E. HuieKimberley HulseyElaine H. HunterMary and Albert HurleyLaurel HussAmy HutchinsonKatie HutchisonHelen E. HuylerJanice I. HuylerAnthony HyltonCharlotte and Ted HymelMelissa ImtiazGwendolyn IveyElizabeth and John IzardLisa and Robert JackoMrs. Frances H. JacksonCarmelita W. JacksonLolita B. JacksonChristine JaquintDebra S. JarrardNancy JenningsMs. Julie Y. JohnDavid JohnsonDonna R. JohnsonAndrea T. and James L. Johnson II

JoAnn Johnson-MillerShannon L. Johnson-NovackBernetta M JonesLibby and Gary JonesJane C. JonesJoyce and Richard JordanMarilyn KalishPaula and Kusiel Kaplan Philanthropic FundNitika KapurDr. and Mrs. Herbert R. KarpMartha Katz and Marshall KreuterKate and Adam KauffmanHeidi E. KaufmanPatricia C. KeelKirk W. KeeneValerie and Ray KelleherChristopher W. KellenMary W. KelleyYvonne M. KellyNisbet S. Kendrick, Jr.Mrs. W. D. Kerby, Jr.Robert KingValerie KingLisa KinzlerDouglas A. KirkKaren P. KirkpatrickGail G. KitchensBarbara A. KleinEvelyn and Halsey KnappCynthia L. KnightonAshley and Stephanie KobyElizabeth and William KoepselErika KohoutekRonald KozakMyra and James KuceraVincent KungVimla and Krishna KushwahaElizabeth and Michael Labbe-WebbEna and George LalsinghGia LalsinghNicole G. LalsinghScott I. Lampert, M.D.Valery and Larry LandersElizabeth and David LanierJoyce and Candler LasseterJohn L. LathamTerri and Al LawsonJeanette and Jim LebenBarry LeeDoug LeeChia Lin and Percy LeeLorna M. LeekleyLaura and Eric LenaeusMemri H. LerchKenneth LesterMeyer LevyGladys G. LewellenGloria LewisPatricia and Joe LewisKaren and Frank LindauerLauren and Mark LindenbaumMr. Christopher LindhIda J. LingosPete LittleStarla Terrine LittlejohnElizabeth and Paul LittrellBeverly J. LivelyKenneth Loehr IIIEvan Loft, M.D.Eric C. LohrLinda E. Long and Dave LushbaughRouchelle and Eric LongleyVirginia G. LottMrs. Edward LoughlinMr. and Mrs. William G. LoventhalLUBO FundThe Ludlam FamilyAnne LudwigW. H. LuesingRenee MachenWilliam J. MacKenna, Jr.J. MackeyJohn R. MaddoxLinda and Phil MaddoxRegina R. MagaruhSai KumarViola Marion-MattoxCecile and Leonard MarkunJosephine B. MarlowGail and Chris MarshallCarmen and James MartinJacquelyn and Gregory MartinJan MartinDr. Bill Martin and Jerry PooleDr. William O. Martin IIIDebra M. MasdeaCelena and George MatlockMs. J. A. MatthewsSarah and Ryan MauldinEleanor and Doug MaxwellKatherine and Mike MaxwellNeil MaxwellEva MayhewMarilyn and Scott McCall

Programs such as fitness, nutrition and healthy living are incorporated into the New View curriculum.

Grace carefully guides her fingers along the page as she reads braille.

CVI has several community partners that visit the children’s services programs for “in-house” field trips. Zoo Atlanta introduces a hedgehog to the students.

Anne McComiskeySabrina A. McCorveyRhonda D. McCurdySally and Allen McDanielGlenn A. McFallLinda Kay and John McGowanMr. and Mrs. Brian McHughWilliam L. McKinnon, Jr.Kathy McLeanFabian S. McMahonKatherine L. McMillon and David GiancolaHarold L. McPheetersKristen and Randell MeadowsSally and Joe MeaneyLuis E. MedinaMr. James R. MellMichael MelneckElaine and Walter MerkelMickey and Tom MerkelG. R. MiklosDoris M. MillerJoanna L. MillerLynn and Michael MillerSarah A. MillerMarie MillsapsAllison D. MitchellVirginia MitchellBarbara and Marvin MoateWilliam T. Mobley, Jr.Avantika Modi and Sampath KumarDiane and Matthew MoffettMitra Mofid, M.D.Cynthia G. MokotoffDonna and Chuck MoodyBetty and Melvin H.* Mooney, Jr.Laura B. MooreDonna MoorleyMichael G. MorenCharles H. MormanBrent E. MorningCarter and Hampton MorrisLi and Gary MorrisonSharon E. MorrowLesllie O. MoseleyRichard MosesAngelic MoxleyJane MudanoAlexis MuirheadKen LovicF. Barry MulliganBarbara J. MurphyMargaret H. MurphyLaurie and Michael MurphyPerry MyersSasha MyersAnjali M. NagraniKatie and Slater NalleyCynthia C. NashJulie NealHeather Billings NeedhamTracey E. NeedhamJanet and Don NelmsChristine Ginny and John NevinsKathleen M. NewbernCatherine Hardin NewtonLaura and Howell NewtonMr. and Mrs. Lewis NixMarilyn A. NorthGeorgia B. NunnallyElizabeth and Glyn NunnallyPeter OburuPenny P. O’CallaghanW. Ennis O’NealCecilia OroMiriam A. OrsinaKelli OwensLaura J. PageBharath PaiRama R. PandrapagadaRajasekher PanisettyMiss Joyce ParisRoderick M. ParkerAnn-Laura ParksJan PasekKailesh PatelSarvin PatelSusan V. PattonDiane R. PaytonC. Robert PeeryHelen PendergrastGretchen and Jack PennybackerAnn E. PequigneyJames L. PerryMary PerryRuth B. and Bob PetermanDaniel R. PetersCynthia A. PetersenMr. and Mrs. Hugh Peterson, Jr.Robert PetersonPhuong Ngo PhanChanel and Anthony PhillipsKaren and Mike PodettMichele M. Poirier

Nancy and Zane PollardSarah C. PooleLisa L. PopeMrs. Catherine T. PorterTemple PostKristie and Quinn PosteroJo Ann and Tom PowellFelicia M. and Lorenzo PowellBonnie and William A. PrattSabina A. PrempehJane T. PriceMinnie Woods PridgenE. Camille Puckett, ASIDJason PullmanSuzy QuenzerRobert A. Quin, Jr.Laterica D. QuinnAndrea Gernazian and Bruce RadoBill RaffieldMark RajewskiBruce RamseyLinda L. RathjeDonald E. RatliffEsther and Stan RawnApril P. Ray and Larry PizziMrs. Kristen Blaylock ReedCraig A. ReeseMichael G. Regas IIAlyssa ReissJohn RempelCatherine V. RhodenizerHugh Richardson, Jr.Pansy RicksLynn M. RiesserThe Ringel FamilyEleanor R. RingelDebra J. RisikBetty RoachKenneth R. RobertsNell K. RobinsonAnne M. RobothamJosue RodriguezSharon K. RollowFrederick M. RossThe Rothkopf/Greenberg

Family Foundation TrustJane O. RoutonClare RovinPeggy RowanCatherine RubertiHedy and David RubingerRussell Landscape GroupMonica RussellNaomi RyanMichael R. SandersPatricia SarnoHolly SasnettRoslyn B. SaulMs. Martha SaundersJoan and Richard SawickiLiz and Mark SchleyerDavid SchnebergerColonel and Mrs. Irving SchoenbergPatricia M. SchulerSusan and Randy SchultzBarbara L. SchulzeShannon L. ScottJack SegalJed SelkowitzMrs. David SencerEllen B. ShadrickLaura and David ShainkerMargaret Sheffield and

Natalie S. DawkinsDeborah ShimbergMr. and Mrs. Richard P. ShueyBilly SibleyFrank SieperJulie and Steve SilerDr. and Mrs. Stuart SilvermanSharon and Dick SimmsLinda and Hal SimpsonGwen and Matt SirmansElizabeth H. SmithDavid A. SmithSandy and Tim SmithThomas A. SmithJon L. SpargurGloria T. and John M. SpencerLeigh-Anne and Steve SpokaneCatherine SpruillLinda J. StaceyDr. and Mrs. David StacyJohn H. StagmeierKay StarnesPaul StecherSusan and John StevensRichard W. StoneRhonda StreatJoAnn and G. B. StricklerElizabeth H. Strickler*Tracey and Robert StroupMolly and Benny StrozierAmy and Jeffrey Stump

Board of Trustees 2010 - 2011

Ms. Beverley Foster Community Volunteer

Mr. Matthew F. J. Hopkins SEI Group

Mrs. Lolita Browning Jackson Georgia Power

M. Andrew Kauss, Esq. Kilpatrick Stockton LLP

Mr. Mac M. MartirossianMThreeAdvisory Services, LLC

Mr. George E. Matlock Matlock Business Services, LLC

Rosamarie McHugh, AICP Bella Casa Designs, LLC

Teri Lynn McMahon, Esq. Alston & Bird, LLP

Mr. R. Brand Morgan Brand PropertiesReal Estate Investment Group

John S. O’Shea, M.D. Retired Pediatrician

Roderick Parker, L.M.T., N.M.T. InnerVision Neuromuscular Center, LLC

Mr. Larry E. Patrick PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Ms. Shädé R. Patterson AT&T

Mrs. Allison W. Reid CNN Advertising

Mr. Andy Shulman Standard Press

Ms. Amy Slack Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc.

Mr. John P. Vinson AT&T

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mr. John T. Rhett III, SunTrust Investment Services

Mr. Quill O. Healey II, Vice Chair Healey Weatherholtz Properties, LLC

Ms. Susan Hoy, Vice Chair Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

H. William (Bill) Cohen, Esq., Vice Chair Retired, Macey Wilensky Cohen Wittner & Kessler

Bryan E. Seas, CPA, TreasurerAGL Resources, Inc.

Jennifer Hamilton, CFP, Assistant Treasurer Retired, Independent Financial Planner

Mr. James E. Ashworth, Secretary AirTran Airways

Mrs. Mary Ann Cook Community Volunteer

Richard A. Kruse III, Esq. The Coca-Cola Company

Ms. Dawn B. McGreevey PraticeWorks Systems LLC

Ms. Susan Currie Prutzman Community Volunteer/Fund Development

TRUSTEES

Mr. George W. Acey Community Volunteer

Mr. Joseph F. Ardagna Tappan Street Restaurant Group, Inc.

Angela L. Batterson, Esq. King & Spalding, LLP

Mr. Montague L. (Cosmo) Boyd IV UBS Financial Services, Inc.

It was a full house when Freedom Scientific held its technology demonstration event at CVI.

Robert L. SuberLynn and Dodge SumlinSunshine Committee of CVIAnn C. SutliveShannel D. SykesJonathan Lee TedderEmpish ThomasPatty Thomas and Henry WaszkowskiDr. Sharon H. ThomasAlison B. ThompsonDonald J. ThompsonBetty and Bob ThorntonMargaret ThorntonDavid S. TiedtLara TilleryMargaret S. TimberlakeCarolyn TimmeJanet E. TippinMartha TomlinDiana TopeLouisette TownsendSylvie Treadwell-Merritt and Robert J. MerrittTracy J. TrentadueKelly R. TrotterJohn TurnerLynda and Randall TyeEvelyn and Jack UllmanMark C. UmsteadSandeep UthraAmy C. VarnedoeMichael VillafaneChuong VoJoyce VroonBasil WapenskyCatherine B. WardDenise WardwellChip WatsonDebbie and Ruben WatsonShirley H. WattersonJerry WattsThe Rudy Weaver FamilyAnnabelle WeinerDrs. Nancy and Mark WeinerLaura and Robert WellonJoyce and Marcus WhatleyClaire and Bobby WhippleMalika WhiteTeresa G. WhiteWilliam C. WhiteWilliam J. Whittaker IIIDiana WidmanJudith and George WiederPamela F. WigginsEllen and Buck WileyRasheeda R. WilkinsHamilton WilliamsJean WilliamsPaula and George WilliamsMs. Tonji WilliamsDr. Michael WilsonMary and Henry* WingateStuart C. WithamDonna WolffBarbara and Mike WolfsonMrs. Leotha WombleFrances M. WoodTiffany WoodMartha WoodhamJennie WoodleeElizabeth and Harold B. WrightJames I. WrightJackie and John WrightShannon WrightFred K. WunderlichMrs. John R. WyantMs. Janie G. YorkerCharles YoungM. Christina YoungEllen A. ZaglinMonica and Daniel ZangerGertrude ZeldinJack Zwecker

Corporations, Foundations & Organizations

The corporations, foundations and organizations that support CVI every year are instrumental in our work. Their restricted and unrestricted gifts make our programs and daily operations possible. We offer them our sincerest gratitude for helping our clients achieve independence with dignity.

Corporations, foundations and organizations contributing $1,000 or more during the fiscal year are also recognized as members of the Henderson Society.

$25,000 and Up

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc.CVS Caremark Charitable TrustNell Warren Elkin and William Simpson Elkin FoundationFlorence C. & Harry L. English Memorial FundThe Sara Giles Moore FoundationJoseph B. Whitehead FoundationJesse Parker Williams FoundationThe Vasser Woolley Foundation, Inc.

$10,000 to $24,999

AGL ResourcesAirTran AirwaysAtlanta FoundationFederal Home Loan Bank of AtlantaJohn H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable FoundationAbraham J. & Phyllis Katz FoundationThe Rich FoundationTappan Street Restaurant Group

$5,000 to $9,999

AnonymousThe Arnold FoundationMary Allen Lindsey Branan FoundationCamp-Younts FoundationDavison Bruce FoundationJohn and Mary Franklin FoundationHealth 1st FoundationHeery International, Inc.Joe E. Johnston FoundationThe Junior League of AtlantaKiwanis Foundation of AtlantaFlorence H. Maxwell FoundationOnce For All Trust, Inc.Rite Aid FoundationThe Evelyn and Frank Gordy FoundationVirgil P. Warren Foundation

$2,500 to $4,999

Brand Properties, LLCBuckhead Lions Club FoundationGeorgia Natural GasGeorgia’s Own Credit UnionLois and Lucy Lampkin FoundationLincoln Financial FoundationMARTA Office of Diversity and Equal OpportunityMidtown Leadership Alumni Class of 2004Southern CompanySunTrust Investment ServicesFrances Wood Wilson Foundation

$1,000 to $2,499

Asset Preservation AdvisorsAT&TAtlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Gamma FraternityBank of America Charitable FoundationCare InnovationsChick-fil-ACitizens of Georgia PowerColliers International - AtlantaDavis LandscapeForestarGeorgia PowerDave WatsonIntelMicrosoft Giving CampaignThe Moorings GroupNorthrop GrummanNorthside HospitalPeachtree Hotel Group, LLCPublix Super Markets CharitiesRSUI Indemnity CompanySeyfarth Shaw LLPSterling Risk AdvisorsTaylor & MathisTroutman Sanders LLPUBS Matching Gift ProgramUnited States Association for Blind AthletesUnited Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.Wells Fargo Foundation

$1 to $999

Astra Group, Inc.ATC AssociatesAtlanta Peach MoversAtlanta Radio Theatre CompanyCarterDeKalb School Employees FoundationDeloitte & Touche LLPDewberry FoundationDorsey Alston, LLCeChalkEnvirons Residential Design & Construction, LLCEye Consultants of Atlanta, P.C.FirstLeaseFounders Insurance GroupFrazier and Deeter FoundationFulton County Vision DepartmentGE Foundation Matching Gift ProgramGeorgia Health FoundationHabif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLPHealthcare Georgia FoundationThe Home Depot Foundation Matching Gift CenterING Employee Giving CampaignInglesIngles Markets #64Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City Golden KLadies Nite Out Bowling LeagueMARTA Employees Charity ClubMartins Landing Garden Club

CVI clients discover new ways around the kitchen including how to label items and continue to cook their favorite recipes.

BEGIN children look forward to trips to the pool in the summer.

A STARS student proudly shows off the work of art she completed during the STARS Summer camp.

Martha and Lamar Ellis Joyce E. and Dakin B. Ferris Foundation Bob and Betsy Glenn Shearon and Taylor Glover Laurie Ann and Jonathan Goldman Subie and Phil Green Amanda and Greg Gregory Elizabeth and Thomas Holder Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Howard Katie Hutchison Elizabeth and John Izard Dr. and Mrs. Valery Landers Mrs. Edward Loughlin W. H. Luesing John R. Maddox Linda and Phil Maddox Eleanor and Doug Maxwell Marilyn and Scott McCall William T. Mobley, Jr. Laurie and Michael Murphy Laura and Howell Newton Overton Apparel Marguerite and Frank Owens Hugh Richardson, Jr. Anne B. Skae Elizabeth H. Smith Lynn and Dodge Sumlin Susan and Frank W. Virgin Claire and Bobby Whipple Frances M. Wood Bill and Donna WoolfJames Allen Glenn, Jr. Martins Landing Garden Club Jean WilliamsPeter Anthony Gordon Ellen D. GordonBeverly and Richard Gruber Ms. Janie G. YorkerRachel and James Harris Clare RovinLucinda Hastings Leigh-Anne and Steve SpokaneMarian Hawkinson Betty and Frank Bull Mary and Albert Hurley Susan V. Patton Elizabeth and Harold B. WrightElsie Hayes Karen and Frank LindauerEdwin Hines Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin IIBarbara L. Storm Phil and Ellen MorrisonSamuel B. Israel Janet and Bruce BeermanHoward Blake Johnston Nancy DuPreeRay Joseph Jacob FennoBetty LeChot Mary Ann and Dick CookPeter Lindh Bill RaffieldSharon Mansour James and Myra KuceraGayle Poten Martin Dr. William O. Martin IIIPhyllis M. McPheeters Harold L. McPheetersMary Elaine Mohney Eye Consultants of Atlanta, P.C. Dr. Michael WilsonMarjorie Conwell Nevins Ginny and John NevinsFrances and Herbert Newburg Ms. Janie G. YorkerJean Hunt Newton Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Conklin IIMargaret Frances Norton Fulton County Vision DepartmentCallie Lou Nunnally Elizabeth and Glyn NunnallyA. Wallace Odum Heather R. Forgione Carolyn W. Herbig Carmen and James MartinOur parents Joyce and Candler LasseterHilda M. Pimlott Joyce and Candler LasseterJane C. Puckett Meridian Homeowners AssociationHerbert Ringel The Ringel Family Eleanor R. RingelAlice D. Stacey Linda J. StaceyMaxie Tope Judge and Mrs. Ed Threadgill

Mauldin & Jenkins CPA, LLCMeridian Homeowners AssociationMoore Investment GroupNational Federation of the Blind, Atlanta ChapterNOVA Engineering and Environmental, Inc.Overton ApparelPayscape AdvisorsPittman Construction CompanyPlanners & Engineers Collaborative, Inc.Raymond James FinancialSouthern Pipe & SupplySpeartek Tile & Stone LLCSt. Dunstan’s Episcopal ChurchStanley Black & DeckerThe Ansley Group, Harry Norman RealtorsWachovia Bank CSCL-Fraud Prevention Team of Atlanta, GA

Funds Providing Continuous Support

The Bridge FundCampbell Building Maintenance FundJack and Anne Glenn EndowmentJames R. Kuse Foundation Endowment for BEGINSamuel J. McCartney Memorial EndowmentMartha Niblack EndowmentJames Emory Powell Fund

Government Funds & Contracts for Services

The State of Georgia provides services for people who are blind or visually impaired by contracting with private agencies like CVI. The Center is grateful for federal, state and local funding provided through the following partners:Atlanta Regional CommissionDeKalb County Human Development DepartmentFulton County Department of Human ServicesGeorgia Department of Community HealthGeorgia Department of EducationGeorgia Department of Labor

Tribute gifts between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011

In Memory of

Al Hart and Anne Schweitzer Ruth BatesPeter Amann Hopkins Amy and Daniel S. Codman III Charlotte P. Ellithorp The Kibler Family Foundation Barbara and Marvin Moate Susan Currie PrutzmanGeraldine Andrews Andrea CarstensNicholas Ardagna Kiki and Joseph Ardagna John TurnerRobert W. and Helen L. Biccum Robert T. BiccumJames Couch Brown and Doris Bailey Brown Linda and Samuel E. Brown, M.D.Colton Bryson The Ludlam FamilyRuth F. Caffery Sunshine Committee of CVITruman Douglas Calhoun, Sr. Drs. Nancy and Mark WeinerFranck Darte Ms. Janie G. YorkerCam Dorsey Debbie and Paul Anderson Maybeth and Lewis NixCharlene Weaver Edwards Carol and Joe Costanzo Joyce and Dean Cox Kent Downing eChalk Ingles Ingles Markets #64 Ladies Nite Out Bowling League Regina R. Magaruh The Rudy Weaver FamilyFrampton Ellis, Jr. Mrs. John R. WyantSarah Frank Sheila and Jim FrankRichard Freeman Louise K. FreemanKatie Frongillo Eleanor, Bobby and Joey FrongilloBetty Garges Jaquelin P. Adams Leslie and Dudley Bachler Milton W. Brannon D.D. and Bick Cardwell Dennis Clines Mary Ann and Dick Cook Penny and John Coppedge Larry Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett L. Davis III

Several support groups are offered at CVI including one for seniors.

Congratulations to Tim Smith who was the 2011 Sarah Woolf Spirit Award winner. This annual award is presented to a CVI client who demonstrates courageous spirit that inspires others.

STARS Summer Camp was jam-packed with planned activities including a trip to Centennial Park to beat the heat and cool off in the fountain.

Lillie Mae Trask Alice and Albert Baker Allison D. Mitchell Bill and Donna WoolfHelen Trentadue Barbara and Clinton Bastin Tracy J. TrentadueGladys Tye Mrs. John R. WyantEloise Woods Sara and William Harvey Ellen A. ZaglinWendell L. Watterson, Jr. Shirley H. WattersonTobe and Joseph Weiner Dorothy Weiner Lavine Memorial FundSarah Woolf Gloria T. and John M. SpencerMary L. Wright Patricia and Joe LewisJohn R. Wyant Mrs. Catherine T. Porter Lynda and Randall TyeIrwin Zaban, Manny Gluck, Richard Kaufman, Pauline Stone, Harriet Greenblatt, Judge Debra Bernes, Esther Grosswald, Dr. Jack Schaeffer Adolphus & Eileen Coolik Charitable Trust of the Fidelity

Charitable Gift Fund

In Honor of

Jaia Alli Alison B. ThompsonPeter Amann Hopkins Kelly Garges Pam and Ridley HowardChristine Baldridge James and Myra KuceraJanet Morgan Barlow June Morgan WillisJerome D. Berman, M.D. Susan B. Abrams Dr. and Mrs. Martin I. GoldsteinZoe Bourgeois Norma and Warren Bourgeois Sarita and Arvind Goel Usha and Des Goyal Charlotte and Ted HymelMontague L. (Cosmo) Boyd Laura and Robert WellonColton Bryson Stephanie Belknap Richard Bryson Monica Carlson The Hartog Family Kate and Adam KauffmanHenry Bush Lavona CurrieJames and Judy Byrd Diane CastellowBick Cardwell Elizabeth and William KoepselEllis Owen Carter Heath A. Carter Karen and Richard Carter Kristen and Randell MeadowsMarcus Clayton Robert F. ClaytonEliot Codman Gail and Paul Burris Felicia and Anthony Caporaso Dr. Brook Corbett Dr. and Mrs. Vic Corrigan Kathleen M. Newbern Tracey and Robert Stroup Ann C. SutliveH. William (Bill) Cohen Lea Barrett Marvin FeinbergMary Alyce Cordell AnonymousRichard DuBow Jane MudanoMike Duffer Sima and Mac MartirossianWinifred Ellsworth Cheryl and Paul D’AmatoMildred Hill’s Family Mildred HillTerry & Lori Ferrero Sima and Mac MartirossianShirley Friedman Blonder Family Foundation Arnold FriedmanFrank and Lonnie Gialketsis Sima and Mac MartirossianClaire Gibbs Betsey BrockSantiago Green and Subie and Phil Green Kathryn and Jud Graves

Sean and Donna Green Ken GreenSubie Green Kathryn and Jud Graves Diana and John HolbertSubie and Phil Green Jean and Ken Devero Ken GreenHenry Hand Howard Tim Crow Jane O. RoutonSofia Howard Brett DeVoreSandra Hulsey Kimberley HulseyHelen Hulstein Joyce VroonNancy Jennings Nancy Sharpe and Robert G. CulbertsonEllen Doft and Alex Katz Barbara and Mike WolfsonAl Kaufman Sylvie Treadwell-Merritt and Robert J. MerrittGail Kitchens Judy McMillan, E.D.S.Mrs. Harold Magun Charlesey W. BrownAdam Malyala Sai KumarAngie Marshall Ellen and Duncan BeardAnnie Maxwell Kim Bennett Marilyn and Scott McCallAnne McComiskey George and Lillian RothkopfTeri and Kevin McMahon and Family Melody and T.R. HainlineTeri McMahon Holly ClawgesAshley Merkel Elaine and Walter MerkelDr. Mark W. Mohney Harriette and David HaygoodJennifer and Brand Morgan Ellen and Buck Wiley Jax Morrison and his wonderful friends at CVI Phil and Ellen MorrisonMr. & Mrs. Jim Wallace, Mr. & Mrs. Bick Cardwell, Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Coleman, Mr. & Mrs. John Duggan, Mr. & Mrs. Ben Carter, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bradbury, Mr. & Mrs. David Stockton, Mr. & Mrs. Dick Cannon, Mr. & Mrs. Tom Burdette Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. GoodsellDot and Bill Mullican Ken LovicDr. and Mrs. R. Daniel Nable John S. and Ann DayJulie G. Neal Sarah C. PooleKaren Perry Mary PerrySusan C. Prutzman Mrs. Norman R. Blaylock Rhoda and Dave Ewert Margaret H. Murphy Mrs. Kristen Blaylock Reed Janet E. Tippin Judith and George WiederStanley Rawn Esther Rawn Roslyn B. SaulToni and John Rhett Anne and Michael EasterlyJ. Michael Roach, M.D. Mitra Mofid, M.D. Julie NealNell Robinson James L. Collenberg Sarah A. MillerSantiago, the guide dog Dr. Daroline Hwilbert-WhilbertOran Sarno Patricia SarnoDavid Sawicki Richard and Joan SawickiAnn Schoenberg Colonel and Mrs. Irving SchoenbergBryan Seas Jennifer and Charles FiorenczaIvey Sirmans Christy and Chris HayesAnne Skae Sally and Allen McDaniel John E. Smith IIAmy Slack Jed Selkowitz

Many clients, like Claire Smith, shop at the VisAbility store because of the personal attention they receive from personable staff such as store associate, Mickey Merkel.

CVI’s career services department assists clients with securing employment after completion of their program. Former client Jasmine Seabron enjoys her role in production at the Georgia Radio Reading Service.

Horseback riding is an annual summer activity for the STARS Summer camp participants.

Anonymous*AnonymousMrs. Leo J. Bloch*Cathleen & Joe BlumbergMontague L. Boyd IVSarah Page Boykin*Doris M. Bryant*Belle D. & Carl M. Camp*Mary Ann & Dick CookRuby M. Crawford*Ruth M. Crawford*Roger Dann*Kimbrough & Alicia DavisCam Dorsey*Richard & Cathryn DuBowAmanda Grace Dunn*Lois Edge*Subie GreenPhillip R. GreenJennifer R. HamiltonHenry C. Heinz*C. Max Henderson*Marion Calhoun Hendrix*Susan G. Hogg*Susan HoyLorraine H. Jenrich*

Anne Kilpatrick*Karen P. KilpatrickDorothy Weiner Levine*Jack H. Levin*Mac & Sima MartirossianLois R. Manley*Teri McMahonEdward C. Miller*John D. & Martha J. MorrisMartha Niblack*Lucille T. Nichols*Jeanette E. & Daniel Edwin Plaster*James Emory Powell*Susan Currie PrutzmanToni & John RhettKatherine M. Riley*Anne B. SkaeIrene Solonsky*Joan M. StuartFrank W. VirginPatricia R. WebbI. Newton Whiteside*Bessie Wilder*Mary Taylor Wilson*Bill Woolf

*Deceased

CVI Vice President for Programs Anisio Correia was ready for his close up during his interview with Julie Wolfe from 11Alive.

The Mary Ann & Dick Cook Legacy SocietyWe thank and recognize the following individuals who have committed to helping future generations of people with vision loss by including CVI in their estate plans.

Susan and Fred Pember, Cathleen and Joe Blumberg, Marianne and Clay Bowers, Eirene Stansbury, Suzanne Feeney, Terri and Jim Amato, Joan and Stephen Shewbrooks, Martha and John Morris, Dave and Sarah Galshack Mary Ann and Dick CookJudge and Mrs. Edward Threadgill; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McMahon, Kelly and Becky; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Threadgill, Taylor and Tatum Diana TopeSuz and Ed Threadgill Melody and T.R. HainlineLara Tillery Kathy HarberJohn Vinson Liz and Mark SchleyerSusan and Frank Virgin Janet and Don NelmsFrank W. Virgin Lindsay and George Henderson IIIAndrew Webb Delmas L. Webb, Jr.Dr. Michael Wilson Drs. Nancy and Mark WeinerEmily Jo Worosz Jean and Charles GrutziusTommy Young Ms. Julie Y. John

In-kind Donations

In-kind contributions to CVI encompass a wide assortment of products and services and help reduce the Center’s costs so we may direct more resources toward our programs. We give thanks to the individuals, companies and organizations listed below for their unique contributions. Aaron’s, Inc.Charles AbramsAirTran AirwaysMr. and Mrs. Michael AlexanderAmerican Golf AtlantaJennifer ArnoldiAT&TAtlanta Beverage CompanyAtlantic WinesAurum LoungeBody Vision StudioPaul BoothElizabeth BouisBrand Properties, LLCBrina BeadsBuckhead Life Restaurant GroupCafe Kia-OraD.D. and Bick CardwellCaroline Budd’s Picture FramingPatty CastroShirley DobsonChick-fil-A, Inc.Colliers International - AtlantaDavid CookMary Ann and Dick CookCourtroom VisualsSharyn CriswellCrowne Plaza Atlanta AirportCulpepper and Associates, Inc.Carol Kittle Dowdle

Eugenie EdwardsFederal Home Loan Bank of AtlantaFifth Group RestaurantsGilbane Building CompanyGirl Scout Troop 6002Judith GottHealthcare Georgia FoundationMonique and Patrick HickeyInga’s Skin & Body CareKay and Jon JohnsonKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPMr. and Mrs. Jule KreylingLee Costic Design+Creative, LLCFriends of the Ocee LibraryDennis LockhartLoews Miami Beach HotelFrances and William LounsberyCarol MartinJon MayesRoger K. MilamKevin MoranMr. and Mrs. R. Brand MorganMunchadoodleNatural Body SpaHelen NemesnyikBonnie NobleWill PalmerPaula PeacePiolaWalter F. Reames Jr.Otto SvenssonSally RobbinsSilpadaDorothy SmithAndy and Jenny ShulmanThe NookThe Warren City ClubTradition TreesRobert TraynorWhole Foods MarketYeah! Burger

We are grateful to the individuals, foundations, companies and organizations that support the mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired. We have made every effort to include all donors from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Please bring any errors to our attention so that we may correct our records. You may reach Jane Culpepper in the Development office by calling 404-602-4279. We sincerely regret any omissions or errors that may have occurred.

Carl Smiley and his guide dog prepare for orientation and mobility training at CVI.

Summer/Fall 20122010/2011 Annual Report

Independence with Dignity

739 West Peachtree Street, N.W.

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Laurie StephensVice President for Development

Rukiya Campbell, APREditor & Director of Marketing

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CVI receives 5 percent of its annual budget from United Way.

Our Mission

The mission of the Center for

the Visually Impaired is to

empower people impacted

by vision loss to live with

independence and dignity.

CVI Trustees Susan Hoy, ChairGeorge W. AceyBryan AlliJohn P. BaileyMontague L. Boyd lVMichael C. Brown, Vice ChairJoan H. BuchananMason Lee CardwellBeverley FosterMatthew F. J. Hopkins, Asst. TreasurerJulie Schoen HowerLolita Browning JacksonM. Andrew Kauss, Esq.Ashley D. KobyRichard A. Kruse lll, Esq.Grant P. LawsonGeorge E. Matlock, SecretaryDawn B. McGreeveyRosamarie Soltero McHugh, AICPTeri Lynn McMahon, Esq.R. Brand Morgan, Vice ChairTimothy W. Olsen, M.D.Roderick Parker, LMT, NMT, Vice ChairLarry E. PatrickChanel E. PhillipsJ. Michael Roach, M.D.Bryan E. Seas, CPA, TreasurerAndy ShulmanAmy SlackJohn W. SmithJohn P. Vinson

Honorary Life MembersDouglas K. GargesT. Marshall Hahn, Jr., Ph.D.Evelyn G. UllmanJune Morgan Willis

CVI Foundation TrusteesMary Ann Cook, ChairPeter A. AmannBickerton W. Cardwell, Jr.A. Kimbrough Davis, Esq.Douglas K. GargesSusan HoyCooper N. Mills, Jr.John T. Rhett lllAnne B. SkaeFrank W. Virgin, Esq.

PresidentSusan B. (Subie) Green Office: (404) 875-9011 x4281E-mail: sgreen@cviga.org

Senior Vice PresidentWilliam W. (Bill) Woolf Office: (404) 875-9011 x4288E-mail: bwoolf@cviga.org

Vice President for ProgramsAnisio CorreiaOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4291E-mail: acorreia@cviga.org

Vice President for DevelopmentLaurie A. StephensOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4321E-mail: lstephens@cviga.org

CVI Board of Trustees & Senior StaffJuly 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Vice President for Business Development, ClearAnswerJim CarruthersOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4341Email: jcarruthers@cviga.org

ControllerJane PriceOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4286E-mail: jprice@cviga.org

CVI Program DirectorsHarvey ClarkDirector of The NEW VIEW

Adult RehabilitationOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4301Email: hclark@cviga.org

Anne McComiskeyDirector of BEGINOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4331Email: amccomiskey@cviga.org

Alison PooleDirector of Client ServicesOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4361Email: apoole@cviga.org

Laterica QuinnDirector of STARS and Volunteer ServicesOffice: (404) 875-9011 x4371Email: lquinn@cviga.org