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Bob Hicks, a graduate of Wheeling
Jesuit University, has four years of experience working
directly with the blind and visually impaired in computer
access technology. Bob is actively involved in the local
chapter and state affiliate of the National Federation
of the Blind. Bob coordinates the “Cheerful Bowlers’” bowling
league for the blind and visually impaired and our summer
camp for youth. Bob facilitates support groups for the
blind.
Lisa Kucera, Business Manager has six years working
directly with the blind and visually impaired as instructor,
trainer and job coach. In addition to financial services,
Lisa utilizes her skill to provide marketing services
for our products and services and manages our gift shop.
Lisa assists the blind and visually impaired in planning
and coordinating their various recreational and leisure
activities.
Joyce Britt has a master’s degree in rehabilitation
counseling. Joyce has worked with the blind and visually
impaired for the last three years. Joyce has a long history
in the delivery of social services as a licensed social
worker in states of Ohio and West Virginia. Joyce provides
life skills, career and vocational, Ticket-to-Work, support
groups, workshop planning and coordination and general
over sight of services for the blind and visually impaired.
Alvin Schafer, President/CEO has a master’s degree
and 30 years of experience as an administrator of social
service programs. Alvin has been CEO of the association
for five years and during that time strategic planning and
board development has been a major focus. Two major accomplishments
in the strategic planning are the development of a low
vision clinic and computerization with computer access
technology for the blind and visually impaired.
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