Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.

<body> <table border="0" cellspacing="1" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="2004" height="438"> <tr> <td colspan="2" bgcolor="#666699" width="2000" height="88"> <p style="margin-top: 14; margin-left:12"> <b><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 20pt" color="#CCCCFF"><strong> <a name="Top of Page"></a>CLEARER VISION MINISTRIES, INC.</strong></font><font color="#FFFFFF"><strong><font face="Arial" size="6"><br> </font></strong></font></b> <font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt; font-style:italic" color="#CCCCFF"><strong>MAKING GOD'S WORD ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES</strong></font></p> <p style="margin-top: 14"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/test%20images/goldbar2000.jpg" width="2000" height="6"></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="200" height="322" bgcolor="#9999FF" valign="top"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="200" class="CVMBodyText11pt" cellspacing="8" height="141"> <tr> <td class="CVMBodyText11pt" height="11"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <br> <font face="Arial" size="2"> <a target="_top" href="#Top of Page">Home</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="CVMBodyText11pt" height="16"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <font face="Arial" size="2"> <a target="main" href="#About Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.">About <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">CVM, Inc.</span></a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="CVMBodyText11pt" height="32"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <font face="Arial" size="2"> <a target="main" href="#Services for the Print Impaired">Services for the<br> Print Impaired</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="CVMBodyText11pt" height="32"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <font face="Arial" size="2"> <a target="main" href="#Disability Awareness & Education">Disability Awareness<br> and Education</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="CVMBodyText11pt" height="16"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <font face="Arial" size="2"><a target="main" href="#Contact Us">Contact Us</a></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="CVMBodyText11pt" height="1"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td width="1797" height="322" valign="top"> <blockquote> <p> </p> <p><img border="0" src="2003/images/main/home/home5-500x246.jpg" width="500" height="246"></p> </blockquote> <div align="left"> <blockquote> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="500"> <tr> <td width="531"> <p align="center" class="CVMPageTitle"><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 16pt">"I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame."</font><font face="Arial" size="4"><br> </font><font size="2" face="Arial">(Job 29:15)<br>  </font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="531"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt">There are an estimated 54 million people with disabilities in the United States alone, and 540 million world-wide. A majority of these individuals have never heard the Gospel.</font></p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"><span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span> is reaching out to this segment of the population by providing services for individuals with disabilities and educating the general public concerning disability issues.</p> <p class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt" align="center"> Mission Statement<p class="CVMBodyText11pt" align="left"><span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span> is a non-denominational organization presenting the Gospel and other Biblical truths to persons having disabilities; performing this ministry with integrity, setting the example of Christ for others to see and follow; providing services for the print impaired (individuals with a visual or physical disability that makes reading print difficult or impossible); and promoting disability awareness.<br>  <blockquote> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"><span class="CVMQuotedText"><i>"CVM has set a standard for all of us to aspire to when it comes to reaching out both to the Christian community and to those who need to hear the good news about Jesus Christ."</i></span></p> <p class="CVMCaptions" align="right">Becky Barnes<br> Subscriber</p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> </table> </blockquote> </div> <p> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="1" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="745"> <tr> <td width="741"> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">Viewing this Site<b>        <a href="#Top of Page"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/shared/backtotop2.gif" width="72" height="14"></a></b></p> <blockquote> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt">You are viewing a single-page, non-frames version of our web site because your browser does not support frames. To view our full site, you should upgrade to a browser which supports frames, or view our site from a newer computer system.</p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt">You may also <a href="#Contact Us">Contact Us</a> for more information about <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker"> Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span></p> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt"> <a name="About Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.">About<b> <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span></b></a><b>        <a href="#Top of Page"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/shared/backtotop2.gif" width="72" height="14"></a></b></p> <blockquote> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="500" height="47"> <tr> <td width="393" height="32"> <p align="center" class="CVMPageTitle"><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 16pt">About<span class="CVMConsitencyMaker"> Clearer Vision<br> Ministries, Inc.</span></font><p align="center" class="CVMBodyText11pt" style="margin-left: 20; margin-right: 20">Founded in 1979 by<br> Reverend Sam and Ann Thompson,<br> <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.<br> </span> grew out of a desire to meet the needs<br> of blind Bible college students.<br>  </td> <td width="207" height="32" align="center"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/main/about/SamAnn-153x200.jpg" width="153" height="200"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="531" height="15" colspan="2"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"><br> Blind since birth, Sam is able to identify with, not only the blind, but other individuals as well. Ordained in 1983, Sam has pastored and served as a member of the National Advisory Committee on Disabilities Ministries of the Christian Missionary Alliance. A graduate of Toccoa Falls College with a BS in Christian Education, Sam is currently pursuing an MA in General Theological Studies from Columbia International University. He serves as President and Executive Director of <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span></p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt">Ann also graduated from Toccoa Falls College with a BS in Christian Education. Her background in education and first-hand experience with a blind spouse and other family members and friends with disabilities uniquely qualifies her to serve as the primary facilitator of our disability awareness events. She presently serves as Treasurer and Office Manager.</p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"></p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"><span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span> is a not-for-profit organization recognized by the Federal Internal Revenue Service under 501(c)(3). The majority of support comes from individuals who share the burden for this work. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.</td> </tr> </table> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt"> <a name="Services for the Print Impaired">Services for the P<b>rint Impaired</b></a><b>        <a href="#Top of Page"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/shared/backtotop2.gif" width="72" height="14"></a></b></p> <blockquote> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="500" height="519"> <tr> <td width="241" height="1" valign="top"> <p class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">Recording Ministry</p> <blockquote> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc. provides textbooks for print impaired Bible college students, inspirational materials and periodicals, all on cassette.</p> </blockquote> </td> <td width="279" height="1" valign="top"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/main/services/collagerecording-211x196.jpg" width="211" height="196"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="500" height="133" colspan="2"> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt"><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt"> With the exception of our own SOUND TRUTH Magazine, <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">VISIONARY VOICE</span> newsletter, and </font> Audio Cassette Lending Library catalog<font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt">, all cassettes are recorded using NLS (the National Library Service format), necessitating the use of a special player </font>available from your regional Talking Book Library<font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt">. Certification of print impairment is requested to qualify for library use.</font></p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/main/services/tapeduplication-159x135.jpg" align="left" width="159" height="135"></font>All materials are available in English only, and, with the exception of <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Sound Truth</span> Magazine, are presently available only in the United States and Canada.<br>  </p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="500" height="186"> <tr> <td width="263" height="106" valign="top"> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">Audio Cassette Lending Library</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt"> A catalog of our Audio Cassette Lending Library is available in large print, braille, cassette or via e-mail by special request. <a href="#Contact Us">Contact Us</a> for details.</p> </blockquote> </td> <td width="257" height="106" valign="top" align="left">  <p> <a target="main" href="#Contact Us"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/main/services/tapecu2-200x155.jpg" width="200" height="155"></a></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="500" height="97"> <tr> <td width="500" height="1" valign="top"> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">Referral & Resource Information</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt">If <font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt"> <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span> does not offer the services needed by a particular individual or family, we will do our best to assist in providing referral and resource information.</font></p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> </table> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt"><b> <a name="Disability Awareness & Education">Disability Awareness and Education</a>        <a href="#Top of Page"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/shared/backtotop2.gif" width="72" height="14"></a></b></p> <blockquote> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="500" height="33"> <tr> <td width="218" height="8" valign="top"> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <br> From classroom presentations and seminars to church dinners and services, we utilize a "hands on" method of educating individuals concerning disabilities.</p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt">Simulated disabilities activities are real "eye openers" for children and adults alike.</p> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt">After participating in a Disability Awareness Day, one student commented:</p> </td> <td width="313" height="8"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/main/disabillityawareness/disaware3-250x333.jpg" align="right" width="250" height="333"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="531" height="7" colspan="2"> <blockquote> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt" align="center"><span class="CVMQuotedText"><i> <br> "I think everyone should have the opportunity to do this because you look at people with disabilities in a whole new way."</i></span></p> </blockquote> <p class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">For More Information, or to Schedule An Event for Your Church, School,<span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>Business<span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>or Organization</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt">Please <a target="main" href="#Contact Us">Contact Us</a></p> </blockquote> <p> </td> </tr> </table> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt"><b><a name="Contact Us"> Contact Us</a>        <a href="#Top of Page"> <img border="0" src="2003/images/shared/backtotop2.gif" width="72" height="14"></a></b></p> <blockquote> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse" bordercolor="#111111" width="500" height="33"> <tr> <td width="531" height="15"> <p class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">Phone</p> <blockquote> <p class="CVMBodyText11pt">407-330-2085</p> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">Fax</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt">407-330-2086</p> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">E-Mail</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt">General correspondence:</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <a href="mailto:cvminc@clearervisionministries.org">cvminc@clearervisionministries.org</a></p> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt">Free brochure, or subscription to VISIONARY VOICE newsletter:</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <a href="mailto:inforequests@clearervisionministries.org"> inforequests@clearervisionministries.org</a></p> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt">Audio cassette inquiries and requests (available to print impaired individuals only):</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt"> <a href="mailto:recordings@clearervisionministries.org"> recordings@clearervisionministries.org</a></p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyTextHeader11pt">US Mail</p> <blockquote> <p align="left" class="CVMBodyText11pt"><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 11pt"> <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span> <br> </font>PO Box 2085<br> Sanford, FL 32772-2085</p> </blockquote> </td> </tr> </table> </blockquote> <p class="CVMCopyright">Site Content Copyright 2003 <span class="CVMConsitencyMaker">Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.</span> All Rights Reserved.</td> </tr> </table> </body>