[Nfbc-info] FW: [gdb-presidents-forum] Fwd: FW: Adaptive Technology Award application

[Juliet Cody]

From: Gdb-presidents-forum
[mailto:gdb-presidents-forum-bounces at detrolife.com] On Behalf Of Melissa
Hudson
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 6:04 PM
To: gdb-presidents-forum at detrolife.com
Subject: [gdb-presidents-forum] Fwd: FW: Adaptive Technology Award
application

 

Hello,

 

Hope you all had a nice weekend, smile

 

Thought I would share the following...

 

Take care, 

 

Melissa

 

Melissa Hudson

Chair, Nominating and Special Events Committees

Co-Chair, Outreach Committee

Chapter Coordinator

Alumni Association Board of Directors

Guide Dogs for the Blind

mhudson at guidedogs.com

(626) 429-6883 <tel:%28626%29%20429-6883> 

 

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http://theiffoundation.org/adaptive-technology-award


 

I've pasted the summary from the link below.

The Inspiration Foundation understands the important role adaptive computer
technology plays in a blind or visually impaired person's life. The
Inspiration Foundation proudly awards Adaptive Technology Awards to those
blind or visually impaired individuals who had been denied this technology
from federal and state funded programs. Adaptive computer technology plays a
very important part in helping blind or visually impaired people helping
those with vision loss advance in the professional world. Adaptive
technology will help in lowering the 70% unemployment rate.

Award Details

Each year, Inspiration Foundation will award a scholarship of up to
$5,000.00 in adaptive technology to one individual that we feel is the best
match for our program.

 

Eligibility

Must be blind or visually impaired legal resident of California or Arizona,
18 years of age or older.
All information on this application form is strictly confidential and will
only be used to determine your need and ability to inspire independence.

 

Phase 1

The applicant pool for the 2013 award has re-opened and we are currently
accepting applications! To apply, please click here
<http://theiffoundation.org/if-adaptive-technology-award-application> .
Applications must be received by November 1, 2013.

 

Phase 2

Once all applications have been submitted by the deadline of November 1,
2013, the IF Committee will begin an application review. If we believe you
are a potential match to receive the scholarship we will contact you to
request the following information which is required to be considered for the
award:

1.	Copy of tax returns for the past (2) years
2.	If employed, copy of pay stubs for the 3 months
3.	Social Security award letter for SSI/SSDI
4.	Denial Letter from Department Rehab or similar type of agency
5.	Letter from eye care professional that describes your visual
condition
6.	Letter of recommendation from counselor, low vision specialists

 

Phase 3

Our committee will do a final review of those applications that were
accompanied by all of the required information as outlined above. A decision
will be made as a group as to who will be awarded the scholarship and will
be announced on December 15th, 2013.

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Guide Dogs for the Blind

Creating successful partnerships for 70 years!

Celebrate the remarkable bond between humans and dogs.

Your generosity can change someone's life!

 

Give online at www.guidedogs.com/donate today!

 

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