Friday, December 23, 2011

GRANT for assistive technology

For the Blog as Filing Cabinet, and in case Santa needs a boost.
RantWoman also is not scrubbing out the business names that are two links in the path to RantWoman. Word.

It's a grant. They are handing out money. For best results, follow their directions.

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If you know of anyone that may benefit from this special grant program,
please pass along the information, and take note of the June 30th / Dece,ber 31 application deadline. Read details below.

Sincerely,

Vicky R. Horstman
Votech Rehab LLC

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The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund.
The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide funds to cover 50% of the
retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors
believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired
individuals access to technology products that will have a significant
impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of
independence and enhance their overall quality of life.

The products covered by this program must retail for a minimum of $200
with a maximum retail price of $6,000. Persons eligible to apply for
assistance must have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash assets
of less than $20,000. Applications will be reviewed by the Assistive
Technology Committee (ATC) and recommendations will be submitted for board approval. If applicants are selected to receive a technology grant, applicants will be asked to provide documents such as tax returns, bank statements and any other documents that the ABC board or it's designee would deem necessary to assess financial need for the grant.

Applicants must be legally blind and a resident of the United States to
qualify for this program. Applications must be submitted by June 30th and
December 31st for each grant period (two per year).

Applicants will be notified if their request for a grant is approved. Applicants may submit one request per calendar year. All applications must
be submitted via e-mail.

You will be notified by ABC within 45 days after the application deadline.
The grantee will have 30 days after notification to purchase the product.
If the purchase cannot be made within 30 days ABC reserves the right to
withdraw the award and assign it to another applicant. All decisions are
final.

You may fill out the request form below by pasting it in to your word
processor and emailing it to: atf@blindcitizens.org

Important: Requests must be received via email only, by June 30th or
December 31st. Please do not use attachments when submitting your request.

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Association of Blind Citizens Assistive Technology request form

Name:

First Line Of Address:

Second Line Of Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Telephone Number with area code:

Email address:

Provide a description of 500 or fewer words of the device you wish to
purchase and how it will help you achieve employment or increase your
independence.

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Becky Frankeberger
Butterfly Knitting

Custom-made knit throws, shawls, and more!

Phone: 360-426-8389
E-mail: becky@ButterflyKnitting.com
Website: http://www.butterflyknitting.com/

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