Lions Club donates low-vision magnifier to Belleville Library

Last week the Canton Lions Club provided the Belleville Area District Library with an Aladdin Low-Vision Magnifier which enhances the size of words so reading of books, letters or viewing of pictures are possible for those with vision disabilities.
The library agreed to provide a space where those with vision challenges can come in and use the reader.
“We are very grateful for their generous donation of a low-vision magnifier to our library,” said Mary Jo Suchy, deputy director.
“In addition, our library has a large-print book collection and members of our community can contact the Wayne County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for additional services (888-769-2737).
The Canton Lions Club works throughout the communities of Belleville and Canton to raise funds for various projects.
“It’s the generosity of the people who live in these communities that allows the Canton Lions Club to reach out to those who are in need of assistance during our economic times,” said Lion Bill Van Winkle.
“We get many requests to provide eye glasses for children in school whose parents are unable due to our economic times. We also provide funds for low-vision aids and hearing exams and Braille books.
“The Club also provides funds for the Michigan Eye Bank, Penrickton Center for Blind and Handicapped Children, along with Leader Dog School for the Blind and many other deserving projects in the metropolitan area.
The Canton Lions has 40 members and meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Rose’s Restaurant at Canton Center Road and Cherry Hill in Canton.
For more information or to get involved with the Canton Lions, contact Van Winkle at (734) 254-9404 or [email protected] .