[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: Apply for the 2021 Bolotin Awards

[DENICE BROWN]

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> From: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
> Date: April 2, 2021 at 8:15:21 AM EDT
> To: Denice Brown <dbrown8827 at aol.com>
> Subject: Apply for the 2021 Bolotin Awards
> Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind <webmaster at nfb.org>
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> Submit Applications of Bolotin Awards for Individual and Organization Nominations
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> The Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards honor individuals and organizations that are a positive force in the lives of blind people. Increasing the independence of the blind. Creating and/or directing high quality programs for the blind. Mentoring or inspiring other blind people to achieve their dreams.
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> We are looking for nominees who:
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> Have broken down a barrier blind people face in an innovative way
> Have changed negative perceptions of blindness and blind people
> Have challenged existing boundaries to inspire blind people to achieve new heights
> The project or program nominated must be ongoing or have been in effect throughout a twelve-month period preceding the application date.
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> Applications are closing soon. Deadline is April 15. Learn more about the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards.
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> Award Details
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> The National Federation of the Blind determines the total amount available for the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards each year based on the trust income received. The number of awards and the amount of each award will be determined by the NFB’s Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award Committee based on its evaluation of eligible and deserving applicants.
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> For the 2020 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards, an award of twenty-five thousand dollars was presented to Marilee Talkington, actor, director, and founder and executive director of Access Acting Academy, a nonvisual training program for blind performers with the goal of increasing participation of the blind in arts and entertainment. A second award of twenty-five thousand dollars was presented to Geneva Lake Astrophysics and STEAM Education for their innovative programs to make astronomical data and the study of astrophysics accessible to blind people.
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> Sponsored by the Alfred & Rosalind Perlman Trust. Presented by the National Federation of the Blind.
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