OKI Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan ...

OKI Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan - Appendix CClovernook Center for the Blind and Visually ImpairedType of Transportation Provider: Social service agencyAgency mission statement or general description of servicesOur mission is to empower people who are blind and visually impaired to be self-sufficient andfull participants in their communities. Clovernook was founded as a residence for blind womenin 1903 and over the last century has evolved into a multi-faceted organization with an array ofservices and a skilled staff to address the needs of people with visual impairments. Innovativeprograms including community living support and a youth initiative with a focus on developingthe skills people with visual impairments need to become independent in the community. Anarray of employment services help individuals maximize their earning potential and jobsatisfaction, both on site in our manufacturing center and in the local job market.Types of specialized transportation users servedPeople that are elderly or have mental or physical disabilities or low-income; specialize inserving people with visual impairmentsTime that Service is ProvidedWeekdays; occasionally weekends or eveningsType of Service ProvidedThrough-the-door to through-the-door service; volunteer transportation requires two weeksadvance noticeEligibility RequirementsBlind or visually impairedFaresNone1-Way Trips per Month40-50Type of Trips ProvidedGeneral transportation √ Places of employmentTransit agencyJob trainingResidential/home service √ Grocery shoppingNursing homes, retirement centers, senior centers √ Other life maintenance: shopping, post office, bankingSocial service agencies/organizations √ Social or entertainment√ Medical transportationSchoolAdult day careAppendix C C-22