Bob Hicks, a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University, has 11(eleven) years of experience working directly with the blind and visually impaired in computer access technology. Bob came to us from the largely unemployed world of the blind and visually impaired.  Bob is a graduate of the National Industries of the Blind Business Management Training course given by the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in October 2007.  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 "Camp Independence" our summer camp for youth.

Jack Yahnke is our Shop Supervisor.  Jack joined the Seeing Hand staff in November of 2006.  Jack comes to us from the field of education.  Jack was a high school math teacher and swimming coach locally.  Jack is a member of the local National Federation of the Blind chapter.  Jack is truelly a "Jack of all trades".  Jack does everything around our facility as well as making sure all the people in the shop are as content and productive as possible.  Jack takes an active part in bowling, camp and recreation.  Jack facilitates support groups for the blind.

Theresa Kurtz is a certified Activities Director with a background in medical services.  Theresa joined the staff in May of 2009.  Theresa has had extensive experience with diabetics and most of the major maladies which affect our senior citizens.  Theresa's main focus with us will be job development and job training.  Theresa has already planned some fund raising activities which will be first time events for the Seeing Hand Association.  
 
 

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