Encouraging Independence with Dignity for More Than 40 Years
The Center for the Visually Impaired is Georgia's largest comprehensive, fully accredited, private facility providing rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. Since 1962, the Center has grown to serve as a model of innovative services for people who have a wide range of vision impairments from low vision to total blindness.
The mission of the Center for the Visually Impaired is to offer comprehensive services to promote independence with dignity and the preservation of self worth for individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.
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Eagle Scout and STARS Student Sam Hogle Donates $1,183 to CVI
As part of Sam Hogle's Eagle Scout program, he recently took five visually impaired boys ages 11-14 on a special weekend camping trip. Four of the five campers were CVI STARS students, and this was their first outdoor camping experience. Accompanied by two adults (including Sam's dad and Scoutmaster Greg Hogle) and five Scout buddies, the group camped out in Covington, GA.
"They loved it! We carved walking sticks, threw hatchets, played games, went fishing and cooked all our meals," said Sam. "Our chili and cornbread tasted the best. The guys were better cooks than the Scouts!"
To help fund his expedition, Sam sent letters to potential donors. He was so successful in his fund-raising efforts that after the trip, $1,183 still remained. He knew right away where those dollars could go to good use - CVI's STAR program. Sam wants his donation to go specifically to the goalball sports program at CVI. He feels that "goalball is a great opportunity for kids with visual impairments to play a sport themselves, instead of watching from the sidelines as other people play." What does Sam like the best about playing sports? "It makes you feel like you don't have a handicap," he says.
A 17-year-old rising senior at Mount Paran Christian School, Sam has had a busy summer. In addition to becoming an Eagle Scout and arranging his camping trip, Sam also began training for his new job at Chick-Fil-A and completed a three week internship at the VA hospital. Always looking ahead, he plans on attending college and wants to become a blind rehab instructor for the VA. CVI President Subie Green tried to talk him out of it; she wants him to work for CVI instead!
ENO Foie Gras Dinner Benefits CVI
On Thursday September 4, ENO restaurant will host a spectacular seven course dinner by six of Atlanta's top Chefs, perfectly paired with seven wines by Atlanta's only Certified Master Sommelier, Michael McNeil.
Each Chef will be responsible for one course, which will feature foie gras in some form or fashion. Chef Eli Kirshtein, ENO; Richard Blais, Home; Gary Mennie, Taurus; Jeremy Lieb, Trois; Joe Truex, Repast; and Aaron Russell of The Chocolate Bar will be present to prepare their expression of Foie Gras.
The evening will begin with passed hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. with a seven course seated dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. The dinner is being offered at $165 per person including food and beverage (tax and gratuity are not included). Seating will be limited to forty guests. For reservations, patrons should call ENO at 404/685-3191. The evening is sponsored by Rougie and Quality Wine and Spirits. Proceeds will go to benefit the Center for the Visually Impaired.
ENO is Atlanta's true European Mediterranean inspired restaurant and wine bar, or "enoteca." The 95 seat restaurant and 30 seat wind bar with wrap-around sidewalk cafe is located in Midtown Atlanta at 800 Peachtree St.
CVI in the News
View recent coverage of CVI on WXIA-11 Alive news.
Click here for the July 9th story on CVI clients navigating Hartsfield Jackson Airport,
and here for the May 22 story on the court currency ruling featuring CVI's Anisio Correia.
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