Awarded Grants
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Adaptive Design Association, Inc.
Purpose of the Grant
To strengthen the Tactile Talks education series, including the Tactile Talks Forum.
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New York State, Other Tri-State Area (CT & NJ)Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Purpose of the Grant
To expand continuing education training and the community of support for professionals in the field of visual impairment.
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NationalCBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.
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For expansion of the High-Impact Simulated Ophthalmic Surgical Training in sub-Saharan Africa Project.
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International: AfricaCenter for Independence of the Disabled, New York
Purpose of the Grant
For enhanced support service delivery for people who are blind/visually impaired, complementing services offered by other NYC vision agencies.
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New York StateCentro de Estudios para Invidentes
Purpose of the Grant
For continued support of rehabilitative and educational support services for visually impaired children in elementary and middle school in Chihuahua and Juarez in Northern Mexico.
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International: AsiaCommunity Healthcare Network
Purpose of the Grant
To support the integration of comprehensive vision services into Community Healthcare Network’s East New York Health Center.
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New York StateHelen Keller International
Purpose of the Grant
To support Nobo Drishti Bochaganj (“New Vision Bochaganj”), a project designed to eliminate cataract blindness in Bochaganj Upazila in Bangladesh.
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International: AsiaInTandem Cycling
Purpose of the Grant
To support InTandem’s participation in the TCS NYC Marathon Charity Partner Program.
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New York StateIntrepid Museum Foundation
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Blind and Low Vision Techs of Tomorrow Internship – Assessment and Planning Project
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New York StateJBI International, Inc.
Purpose of the Grant
To help kickstart fundraising for the Hebrew Braille Transcription Project.
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NationalKings Bay YM-YWHA
Purpose of the Grant
To expand summer camp experience for blind and visually impaired youth ages 4-17 in the NY metropolitan area.
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New York StateLighthouse Guild International
Purpose of the Grant
To support the continued expansion of the “Tech Training 2.0: Expanding Assistive Tech Training In-Person and Through the Remote Care Network” initiative.
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NationalLighthouse Guild International
Purpose of the Grant
To support “Vision Wellness and Support for Older Adults,” a new, collaborative program with Health Advocates for Older People designed to promote early detection, education and support around age-related vision loss in New York City.
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New York StateMountain Lakes Free Public Library
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Mountain Lakes’ Makerspace in growing their work and developing functional, engaging, and accessible resources for people who are blind locally and nationally.
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NationalPerkins School for the Blind
Purpose of the Grant
To support the “Transforming Learning for Children Who are Blind and Low Vision in Brazil and Mexico” Project.
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International: Latin AmericaResources for the Blind, Inc.
Purpose of the Grant
For Project ACCESS which aims to strengthen the delivery of basic eye health services to vulnerable populations in two strategically located regions in the Philippines.
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International: AsiaRoom to Read
Purpose of the Grant
To expand Room to Read’s global literacy program to serve blind and visually impaired children, starting in the Philippines and Vietnam.
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International: AsiaSeedlings Braille Books for Children
Purpose of the Grant
To support the distribution of free braille books to children and Teachers of the Visually Impaired, with a concentrated outreach effort to those located in the NY Tri-State area.
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NationalThe Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School
Purpose of the Grant
To develop best practice guidelines for providing accessible, college-level, and comprehensive music education for students with vision loss.
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NationalTogether Achieving Dream Inc. Foundation
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Fellowship Program which prepares blind college-age students for professional employment.
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NationalUniversity of Massachusetts Foundation Inc.
Purpose of the Grant
To support a second cohort of the Teachers of the Visually Impaired Braille Training Course.
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NationalVISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Purpose of the Grant
To sustain and enhance delivery of vision rehabilitative services in Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley.
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