July 1, 2010 – Cincinnati, OH – Two local nonprofit agencies whose missions are to promote independence for people with visual impairments, are working together through a joint planning initiative. The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) and Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CCBVI) have formed a Joint Planning Task Force (JPTF), the purpose of which is to look strategically at how both agencies operate and leverage their collective resources to promote improved efficiencies, create more cost effective means of service delivery while providing improved and greater levels of service in line with their respective missions. The JPTF is comprised of the top executive and volunteer leadership from both organizations. Since both agencies exist to serve similar constituencies, the JPTF is set out to identify which of their collective programs and products, when implemented collaboratively, will better serve people who have vision loss. “This is an exciting time for both agencies. Never before has there been such a spirit of cooperation between CABVI and CCVBI,” states John Mitchell, CABVI executive director. “We intend to build on each other’s strengths to ensure a strong, positive impact in the Greater Cincinnati community.” Robin Usalis, CCBVI president/CEO adds, “Our respective boards and senior leadership are in full agreement that now is the time to enhance our collaborative relationship and implement those areas identified in our Needs Assessment, which was our first formal joint project.” The JPTF will meet regularly to determine what programs, products and initiatives will benefit from a collaborative focus with the end result being increased efficiencies, cost savings and more extensive community services while providing growth and sustainability for both agencies. # # #



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