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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>From: Jimmy Morris<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Scholarship Chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>MARY REID DURBIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>$1,000 Professional Development in Assistive Technology SCHOLARSHIP AWARD<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Honoring Legacy of Service, Technology & Independence<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>The Mary Reid Durbin Memorial Scholarship honors Mary Reid Durbin and her lifelong commitment to empowering people who are blind or have low vision.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>This scholarship supports individuals pursuing professional training, certifications, or credentials in access technology to help teach people who are blind or low vision how to use computers, smartphones, screen readers, Braille technology, and other assistive technology.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>WHO SHOULD APPLY?<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Applicants must:<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Be legally blind or have a visual impairment that qualifies them for services under IDEA or through a state vocational rehabilitation program.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Be a resident of Virginia.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>Be pursuing or planning to complete a professional training program, certification, license, or credential related to access technology, accessibility, or assistive technology instruction.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b>If selected, Attend the entire NFB of Virginia State Convention in Herndon, Virginia, October 22–25, 2026.<o:p></o:p></b></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b>Examples of Relevant Certifications & Training<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Examples include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b>NCATB – National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b>CATIS – Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b>IAAP CPACC – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b>IAAP Accessibility Training and Credentials<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b>CLVT – Certified Low Vision Therapist<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b>Other recognized access technology, assistive technology, accessibility, or blindness-related professional certifications and training programs<o:p></o:p></b></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b>APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>1. Training or Certification Information<br>Provide the name of the certification, license, or training program; the organization providing it; and a brief description of what you will learn and how it will prepare you to support people who are blind, low vision, or have disabilities.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>2. Personal Letter<br>Explain why you should receive the scholarship and how the award will support your professional or personal goals in empowering people who are blind or low vision.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>3. Letter of Recommendation<br>Provide a recommendation from someone who can speak to your character, accomplishments, service, and commitment to teaching or empowering people who are blind or low vision.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>$1,000 AWARD<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>The scholarship will be presented at the 2026 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia State Convention. The selected finalist must attend the convention to receive the award.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2026<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Submit Applications To:<br>Jimmy Morris<br><a href="mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com">jimorris0116@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Questions? Contact Jimmy Morris at <a href="mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com">jimorris0116@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>CELEBRATING MARY'S LEGACY<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>Supporting individuals who are building greater independence, opportunity, and access through technology.</i><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Warm Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com">mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</a> or <a href="mailto:membership@nfbv.org">membership@nfbv.org</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="tel:(757)291-1789">tel:(757)291-1789</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Find us on Instragram @nfbofvirginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to our Youtube: NFB Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/">www.nfbv.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>