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Hi! I turned this into a Word Document so I can share with my Blind Support Group, I hope that is, ok? I have attached for your review, but I wasn't sure if you wanted to include a dollar amount cap or something related to the amount of the grant.</div>
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Also, this is a radio interview about our upcoming Norwalk Eye Health Fair, hope you can attend.
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We spoke with Michelle Puzzo, the director of UR Community Cares about the programs and services and an upcoming eye health fair.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Thank you,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Michelle Puzzo, Executive Director, UR Community Cares®</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Latest magazine interview:
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<b>From:</b> CT-NFB <ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org> on behalf of Nathanael T. Wales via CT-NFB <ct-nfb@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, July 19, 2025 4:08 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List' <ct-nfb@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Nathanael T. Wales <ntwales@omsoft.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CT-NFB] FW: Accepting Applications for the Calypso Grant</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Deb and All,</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Here is that announcement sent by our NFB of CT outreach coordinator.</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Best,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><b>From:</b> CT-NFB [mailto:ct-nfb-bounces@nfbnet.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Lucia Lee via CT-NFB<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:46 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of Connecticut Mailing List'<br>
<b>Cc:</b> llee@nfbct.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CT-NFB] Accepting Applications for the Calypso Grant</span></p>
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We are now accepting applications for the Calypso Grant. Below you will find all information to include submission dates/deadlines, eligibility requirements, Submission directions and the application. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach
out.</p>
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Calypso grant</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>The John E .Blair grant</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">The NFBCT- Calypso Program is a means through which Connecticut's blind and visually impaired community can receive assistance in the pursuit of training, employment, independent living and technological advancement. It
is designed for easier and more frequent access to support opportunities. The intention of the program is to facilitate a higher yield of blind community support through a manner that is as equitable as it is immediate. Grants will be disbursed directly to
vendors.</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">The program is designed for individuals who may be seeking anything from a talking watch, a computer system, a note taker such as a Braille Note or Braille Lite, and payment assistance toward post-secondary part-time course
work. Grants are not limited to these items. For example, one may require a new suit for the sake of maximizing impressions on job interviews. The applicant must be a NFB CT. Active Member .</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">The NFBCT- Calypso Grants will be offered, evaluated, and awarded quarterly. Below is a chart of the deadlines and contact dates for award periods.</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">The following list of Ct towns are covered by the recent grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. These towns were verified via the grant application filed and by the Foundations website. There are 29 Towns
eligible:</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">HARTFORD</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">ANDOVER</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">AVON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">BLOOMFIELD</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">BOLTON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">CANTON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">EAST GRANBY</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">EAST HARTFORD</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">EAST WINDSOR</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">ELLINGTON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">ENFIELD</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">FARMINGTON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">GLASTONBURY</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">GRANBY</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">HEBRON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">MANCHESTER</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">MARLBOROUGH</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">NEWINGTON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">ROCKYHILL</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">SIMSBURY</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">SOMERS</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">SOUTH WINDSOR</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">SUFFIELD</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">TOLLAND</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">VERNON</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">WEST HARTFORD</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">WETHERSFIELD</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">WINDSOR</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Windsor locks</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Award Period Deadline Date Contact Date</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">1st Feb. 10th March 20th</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">2nd May 10th June 20th</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">3rd Aug. 10th Sept. 20th</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">4th Nov. 10th Dec. 20th</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be (a) legally blind, provide a blindness certificate, as defined by the state of Connecticut and (b) a resident of Connecticut.</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Incomplete applications will not be considered; it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure all documents are completed and received. New, complete applications that are not awarded will remain on file for review
during three subsequent periods. AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECOND AWARD FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD AFTER RECEIVING THE FIRST AWARD.</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Applicants must live in the greater Hartford area of CT. for this Calypso grant The applicant must provide a bill that shows that you live in this area. . </span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>APPLICATION PROCEDURE</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">1. Type application form.</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">2. Include all necessary documentation:</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> (a) Certificate of blindness or letter from treating physician confirming legal blindness</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> (b) Two letters of reference, both written by individuals who can share their perceptions of the applicant, and attest to their level of competence and motivation</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> (c) A letter from your BESB Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Adult Services Social Worker detailing exactly why you were denied your request for equipment or services. In addition, inform us of any
technology in your possession that you can use to support your request.</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">3. Mail <u>complete</u> applications to the following address:</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>NFBCT-Calypso Quarterly Grant Committee</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">NFB of CT. 111 Sheldon Road unit 420 Manchester Ct. 06045</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b> (860) 289-1971</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>APPLICATION FORM</b></span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">(Please Type)</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Date: __________________</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Applicant Name: ______________________________________________</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Parent or guardian name (if applicable): ____________________________</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> </span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Applicant Address: _____________________________________________</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Telephone: ___________________________________________________</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________</span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Please tell us about yourself, your goals, and describe how this product or service will enhance your daily life and/or career aspirations. Use additional page(s) if necessary.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Have a great day, </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Christina Thompson </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Outreach Director</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">National Federation of the Blind CT</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">111 Sheldon Rd. Unit 420</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Manchester, CT 06045</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">(860)289-1971</span></p>
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