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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'>From: Jimmy Morris, Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>NFBV Scholarships<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><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>MARY REID DURBIn MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>$1,000 Professional Development in Assistive Technology SCHOLARSHIP AWARD<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Honoring Legacy of Service, Technology & Independence<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The <b>Mary Reid Durbin Memorial Scholarship</b> honors Mary Reid Durbin and her lifelong commitment to empowering people who are blind or have low vision.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This scholarship supports individuals pursuing <b>professional training, certifications, or credentials in access technology</b> 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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>WHO SHOULD APPLY?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Applicants must:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be <b>legally blind or have a visual impairment</b> that qualifies them for services under IDEA or through a state vocational rehabilitation program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be a <b>resident of Virginia</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be pursuing or planning to complete a <b>professional training program, certification, license, or credential related to access technology, accessibility, or assistive technology instruction</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If selected, Attend the entire <b>NFB of Virginia State Convention</b> in Herndon, Virginia, <b>October 22–25, 2026</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Examples of Relevant Certifications & Training<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Examples include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>NCATB</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – National Certification in Access Technology for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>CATIS</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>IAAP CPACC</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>IAAP Accessibility Training and Credentials</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>CLVT</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> – Certified Low Vision Therapist<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Other recognized <b>access technology, assistive technology, accessibility, or blindness-related professional certifications and training programs</b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1. Training or Certification Information</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>2. Personal Letter</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>3. Letter of Recommendation</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>$1,000 AWARD<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The scholarship will be presented at the <b>2026 National Federation of the Blind of Virginia State Convention</b>. The selected finalist must attend the convention to receive the award.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Submit Applications To:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><b>Jimmy Morris</b><br><a href="mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com">jimorris0116@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Questions?</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Contact Jimmy Morris at <a href="mailto:jimorris0116@gmail.com"><b>jimorris0116@gmail.com</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>CELEBRATING MARY'S LEGACY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Supporting individuals who are building greater independence, opportunity, and access through technology.</span></i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Virginia</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Warm Regards,</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif'><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'>Jimmy Morris MA, NOMCT<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>