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<h1><b>Submit Applications of Bolotin Awards for Individual and
Organization Nominations </b></h1><br>
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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. <br>
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We are looking for nominees who:<br>
Have broken down a barrier blind people face in an innovative way<br>
Have changed negative perceptions of blindness and blind people<br>
Have challenged existing boundaries to inspire blind people to achieve
new heights<br>
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The project or program nominated must be ongoing or have been in effect
throughout a twelve-month period preceding the application date.<br>
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Applications are closing soon. Deadline is April 15. Learn more about the
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Jacob Bolotin Awards</a>.<br>
<h2><b>Award Details</b></h2><br>
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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.<br>
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For the
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2020 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards</a>, an award of twenty-five thousand
dollars was presented to MarileeTalkington, 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.<br>
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<i>Sponsored by the Alfred & Rosalind Perlman Trust. Presented by the
National Federation of the Blind.</i><br>
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