[nfbwatlk] FW: Assistive Technology Grants for High School Seniors (Up to $6, 500!)

Mike Freeman k7uij at panix.com
Tue Apr 19 02:06:57 UTC 2011


From: Washington Access Fund [mailto:info at washingtonaccessfund.org] 
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Subject: Assistive Technology Grants for High School Seniors (Up to $6,500!)

 

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In this announcement: John Moffitt AT Grants, 2010 Grant Winner, and More
Information. 


 
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Assistive Technology Grants


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Services for the Blind (
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Assistive Technology grants. Are you, or do you know, a high school senior
who is graduating in 2011? Would adaptive technology help meet post-high
school goals for college, work or independent living? If so, we'd like to
encourage you to fill out the
<http://e2ma.net/go/7034506613/208532796/221621187/1404208/goto:http:/www.wa
shingtonaccessfund.org/home/john_moffitt_awards.php> John Moffitt Assistive
Technology Grant Application! 

These grants are designed to promote economic independence and civic
responsibility by helping graduating students pay for the technologies they
need to succeed at school, work, at home and in the community. 

Grant Amounts: Individual grants will be awarded in amounts up to $6,500.00
(depending upon specific needs and the number of qualified applicants). 

Deadline to apply is: May 10th 2011! 

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Description: Image removed by sender. School Photo of Tom AlmerWinner of the
2010 John Moffitt Assistive Technology (AT) Award for $5,000, Thomas Almer's
personal essay provides many excellent examples of the important role
assistive technology (AT) plays in education. The 2010 graduate of Mark
Morris High School in Longview, WA, Tom is legally blind. Despite the
difficulties that come with visual loss, he maintained a high GPA throughout
High School, graduated with honors and as his teachers and those who worked
with him say, kept "an amiable nature and a positive attitude." He received
awards for outstanding achievement in Business Education and Instrumental
Music. 

Tom attended the Longview School District from the time he was three years
old until his graduation in 2010. His essay came with high recommendations
from various community members. His academic accomplishments are impressive
and he's thankful for the help of a great vision team and his AT (including
a Braillenote mPower and JAWS). He was named "Student of the Month" for his
work in an advanced accounting class where JAWS was instrumental. 

As Tom moved on from high school, he had to leave his Braillenote and other
district owned AT behind. With the John Moffitt Award, he was able to
purchase an updated Apex Notetaker and a Trekker GPS - both devices that
will be put to good use as he moves on through school and into a career. Tom
is currently enrolled as a student in the Washington State School for the
Blind's innovative
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sb.wa.gov/Content/oncampus/liftt.asp> LIFTT program - a program designed to
teach skills for adulthood to young adults who are blind or visually
impaired. 

Congratulations, Tom, and the best of luck in your endeavors! 

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Information and How to Apply


Grant Eligibility: 

*	US Citizen and Washington State resident
*	High-School Graduate - Class of 2011
*	Eligible to participate in DSB Vocational Rehabilitation Services
(VR)

VR Eligibility Requirements: 

*	Vision loss creates a barrier to employment 
*	You need DSB Vocational Rehabilitation services for vocational
counseling and guidance, and/or
*	You need the technology for post-high school education, training to
prepare for employment or to meet other post high school goals

To find out how to apply and to download the application, please visit our
website's page on the
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For more resources and funding options for low-vision products, check out
the Access Fund's
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