Cleveland Sight Center
Megan Schaefer is an experienced communications and marketing professional with a strong background in strategic marketing, brand development, and event management. Currently serving as the Director of Communications at Cleveland Sight Center since July 2019, Megan has previously held roles such as Marketing Manager and Marketing and Events Specialist. Prior experience includes serving as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, where responsibilities encompassed managing newsletters, social media, and marketing campaigns, as well as overseeing brand initiatives. With a foundation in community engagement established through roles at the Peace Corps, Bowling Green State University, Akron Children's Hospital, and Akron Zoo, Megan possesses diverse skills in public relations, content creation, and analytics. Educational credentials feature certificates in Digital Marketing and Marketing Strategy from Cornell University, along with a degree from Bowling Green State University.
Cleveland Sight Center
Our Mission: To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world. Who we are: We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff assess one’s needs with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help each individual understand his or her unique vision-related challenges and the resources available to them. Why We Are Here: We live in a world that is designed for those with clear vision, creating challenges for those with less than clear vision. These challenges can be intimidating, isolating, and seemingly unfair, but, we believe the quality of one’s sight should not determine the quality of one’s life. Our mission is to provide support and tools to overcome sight challenges that exist in the visual world. What We Do: We assess each individual’s specific needs, seeking to understand their vision-related challenges and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them in reaching those goals through training on a variety of tools and techniques. We educate the community about the resources and opportunities available for those with less than clear vision, while also advocating for community awareness in a world designed for those with clear vision. How We Do It: We support individuals of all ages with a high level of compassion and expertise through individualized services that may include: -Vision exams and assessments -Recommendations and instruction on low vision aids and assistive technology -Training on tools and techniques -Education and support to children and families -Employment opportunities within CSC or other organizations -Advocacy for accessibility needs in school, work and community -Recreation and socialization activities -Counseling and peer support groups