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    2024
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    Adaptive Design Association, Inc.

    New York, NY
    Project Title: Enhancing Communication Card Services for Children with Visual Impairments Website: https://www.adaptivedesign.org/

    About the Grantee

    Adaptive Design Association advances healthcare, education, and social well-being by engaging everyone—novice to expert—in building custom adaptations, discovering untapped potential, and nurturing communities that thrive with diversity.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the “E-Commerce and Custom Cue Cards Program.”

    Amount

    $104,075

    Term

    12 months

    Grant Regions

    USA Multi-State
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    2024
    Education

    Benetech

    Palo Alto, CA
    Project Title: Saksharta (Literacy) Website: https://benetech.org/

    About the Grantee

    Benetech serves people with learning and physical variabilities that result in their not being able to access and use the materials they need to learn on a level playing field with their peers.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To scale up the “Bookshare in India: Pathways to Independence” project.

    Amount

    $650,000

    Term

    36 months

    Grant Regions

    South Asia
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    2024
    Education

    Blind Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee (dba Blind Early Services TN)

    Brentwood, TN
    Project Title: VIISA Training Course Website: https://www.blindearlyservices.org/

    About the Grantee

    Blind Early Services TN ensures that families are empowered and equipped through specialized programs of support to provide blind and visually impaired young children their absolute BEST start.

    Purpose of the Grant

    For a VIISA training course for individuals who work with or would like to work with young children with blindness and visual impairment.

    Amount

    $7,500

    Term

    7 months

    Grant Regions

    Out of Tri-State Area
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    2024
    Education

    Centro de Estudios para Invidentes

    Chihuahua, Mexico
    Project Title: Clinical and educational intervention Program for people with visual impairment in Chihuahua, Mexico "Exploring and rising the perceptions" Website: https://ceiacmexico.org/

    About the Grantee

    To provide people with visual impairment with the tools that allow them independence in the school, work, family and social environment, promoting inclusion, so that their life decisions are centered on their potential.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To provide rehabilitative and educational support services to visually impaired children in elementary and middle school in Chihuahua and Juarez in Northern Mexico.

    Amount

    $38,642

    Term

    12 months

    Grant Regions

    Latin America & Caribbean
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    2024
    Education

    Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

    Cincinnati, OH
    Project Title: Tactile Literacy Initiative - STEM Kits Website: https://clovernook.org/

    About the Grantee

    Clovernook Center’s mission is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired to lead active, productive, and independent lives.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To create a resource library of STEM kits for children who are blind or visually impaired.

    Amount

    $46,000

    Term

    12 months

    Grant Regions

    Africa
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    2024
    Vision Rehabilitation & Resources

    Connecticut Institute for the Blind (dba Oak Hill)

    Hartford, CT
    Project Title: Blind Services Program Support at Oak Hill Website: https://oakhillct.org/

    About the Grantee

    Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health and dignity.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the Assistive Technology training program for people who are blind and visually impaired.

    Amount

    $10,000

    Term

    7 months

    Grant Regions

    Entire NY Tri-State Area
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    2024
    Education

    FUNDAL

    Mixco, Guatemala
    Project Title: Multisensory Learning Centers: Promoting an Inclusive Community in Guatemala Website: https://fundal.org.gt/

    About the Grantee

    FUNDAL is a private, non-profit Guatemalan organization that since 1998 has been dedicated to rights-based education for babies, children and young people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the “Multisensory Learning Centers: Promoting an Inclusive Community in Guatemala” project.

    Amount

    $445,000

    Term

    36 months

    Grant Regions

    Latin America & Caribbean
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    2024
    Other

    InTandem Cycling

    New York, NY
    Project Title: Support for and expansion of InTandem Ride Programs, training programs and rider engagement for Stokers and Captains. Website: https://www.intandembike.org/

    About the Grantee

    InTandem is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide tandem cycling programs to people who are blind, have low vision, or cannot ride independently due to other disabilities.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support InTandem Cycling’s plans to expand programs for people who are blind or visually impaired, offer additional training and support new projects.

    Amount

    $150,000

    Term

    24 months

    Grant Regions

    NYC Metro Area
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    2024
    Other

    Kings Bay YM-YWHA

    Brooklyn, NY
    Project Title:  Supplemental Funds for Transportation Website: https://www.kingsbayy.org/

    About the Grantee

    Kings Bay YM-YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn.

    Purpose of the Grant

    Support transportation for youth who are blind & visually impaired to the 2024 summer camp in Brooklyn from the other four NYC boroughs.

    Amount

    $80,000

    Term

    6 months

    Grant Regions

    NYC Metro Area
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    2024
    Education

    Lavelle School for the Blind

    Bronx, NY
    Project Title: Discretionary Funding for Miscellaneous Projects Website: https://www.lavelleschool.org/

    About the Grantee

    The mission of Lavelle School for the Blind is to provide students with visual impairments and varying additional disabilities with the education, services, resources, and experiences necessary for them to reach their fullest potential in life.

    Purpose of the Grant

    For miscellaneous projects.

    Amount

    $125,000

    Term

    12 months

    Grant Regions

    NYC Metro Area
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    2024
    Education

    Lavelle School for the Blind

    Bronx, NY
    Project Title: Garden of Giving Website: https://www.lavelleschool.org/

    About the Grantee

    The mission of Lavelle School for the Blind is to provide students with visual impairments and varying additional disabilities with the education, services, resources, and experiences necessary for them to reach their fullest potential in life.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the creation of a Garden of Giving on the Lavelle School’s campus for students who are blind and multiply disabled.

    Amount

    $400,000

    Term

    12 months

    Grant Regions

    NYC Metro Area
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    2024
    Medical Eye Care

    Lions Clubs International Foundation

    Oak Brook, IL
    Project Title: Comprehensive Eye Care Interventions, Western Province, Zambia Website: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission

    About the Grantee

    Founded in 1968, the mission of LCIF is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support Phase 1 of the “Comprehensive Eye Care Interventions” project in Western Province, Zambia.

    Amount

    $215,715

    Term

    24 months

    Grant Regions

    Africa
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    2024
    Other

    Mountain Lakes Free Public Library

    Mountain Lakes, NJ
    Project Title: The Braille Awareness Initiative Website: https://library.mountainlakes.gov

    About the Grantee

    The mission of the Mountain Lakes Free Public Library is to improve and enrich the lives of our community members through information, education, and social programs.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the Braille Awareness Initiative which will improve braille accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision and increase public awareness about braille.

    Amount

    $15,600

    Term

    7 months

    Grant Regions

    Entire NY Tri-State Area
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    2024
    Vision Rehabilitation & Resources

    Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany Inc. (NABA)

    Albany, NY
    Project Title: Youth Empowerment Website: https://nabavision.org/

    About the Grantee

    NABA’s mission is to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired achieve independence and growth.

    Purpose of the Grant

    For continued support of NABA’s youth afterschool and weekend programs.

    Amount

    $281,253

    Term

    36 months

    Grant Regions

    Upstate NY
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    2024
    Education

    Perkins School for the Blind

    Watertown, MA
    Project Title: ELP Shark Tank Website: https://www.perkins.org/

    About the Grantee

    Perkins School for the Blind’s mission is to help children with disabilities find their place in the world.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the “Shark Tank” project, which enables Educational Leadership Program participants from the 2024 graduating class to enact projects benefiting blind and visually impaired students in their home countries.

    Amount

    $6,500

    Term

    12 months

    Grant Regions

    Latin America & Caribbean
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    2024
    Education

    Ramapo for Children

    New York, NY
    Project Title: CLASSP Program Expansion II Website: https://ramapoforchildren.org/

    About the Grantee

    Ramapo for Children enables children and young adults with social and emotional challenges and developmental disabilities to experience success and unlock their potential.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the expansion of the CLASSP program to train high school and college students to work with the population of children who are blind or visually impaired.

    Amount

    $89,930

    Term

    24 months

    Grant Regions

    NYC Metro Area
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    2024
    Other

    Sea To See

    Fort Collins, CO
    Project Title: Film Screenings and Fundraising Website: https://www.surpassingsightmovie.com/

    About the Grantee

    Team Sea to See has produced Surpassing Sight, a full-length documentary film, to expose the preconceived notions about ability and the lack of employment for individuals who are blind. They aim to inspire employers to witness the strength and ability and cause a drastic reduction of the 70% unemployment rate.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To raise awareness of blindness and visual impairment via film screenings to expand employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons.

    Amount

    $15,000

    Term

    4 months

    Grant Regions

    USA Multi-State
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    2024

    South East CT Community Center of the Blind

    New London, CT
    Project Title: Lunch and Learn Program Expansion Website: https://centeroftheblind.org/

    About the Grantee

    The South East CT Community Center of the Blind’s mission is to serve the social, recreational, educational, referral, and advocacy needs of the blind and visually impaired population of southeastern Connecticut and assist them in attaining and maintaining an independent lifestyle.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the Lunch and Learn Program’s expansion for blind and visually impaired clients.

    Amount

    $10,500

    Term

    12 months

    Grant Regions

    Entire NY Tri-State Area
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    2024
    Medical Eye Care

    SUNY College of Optometry Foundation

    New York, NY
    Project Title: SUNY Optometry + Syracuse Community Health Center Vision Partnership Website: https://www.sunyopt.edu/suny-college-of-optometry-foundation/

    About the Grantee

    The Foundation, chartered in 1956 by a group of dedicated optometrists, business leaders, and benefactors, continues to provide opportunities for community members to support eye care, vision research, and optometric education through the work of SUNY College of Optometry and the University Eye Center.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To support the “SUNY Optometry and Syracuse Community Health Center Vision Partnership” project.

    Amount

    $400,000

    Term

    24 months

    Grant Regions

    Upstate NY
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    2024
    Education

    The Carroll Center for the Blind

    Newton, MA
    Project Title: Carroll Interns (Renewal) Website: https://carroll.org/

    About the Grantee

    The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.

    Purpose of the Grant

    For continued support for and expansion of the Grantee’s year-round internship program for VRT’s, TVIs, COMS and social workers who are interested in working with individuals with visual impairments.

    Amount

    $275,506

    Term

    36 months

    Grant Regions

    USA Multi-State
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    2024
    Vision Rehabilitation & Resources

    The New York Public Library

    New York, NY
    Project Title: Heiskell Library: Translating Access Project (Renewal) Website: https://www.nypl.org/locations/heiskell

    About the Grantee

    The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library provides free accessible reading material for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print.

    Purpose of the Grant

    For continued support of the “Translating Access” program of the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library.

    Amount

    $250,000

    Term

    24 months

    Grant Regions

    NYC Metro Area
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    2024
    Education

    University of Massachusetts Boston

    Boston, MA
    Project Title: UMass Boston's Vision Studies Personnel Preparation Program Website: https://www.umb.edu/

    About the Grantee

    The University of Massachusetts Boston is an academic community dedicated to pursuing locally rooted and globally engaged research, teaching, and learning at the highest level of scholarly excellence.

    Purpose of the Grant

    To provide bridge funding for UMass Boston’s Vision Studies Personnel Preparation Program.

    Amount

    $75,000

    Term

    8 months

    Grant Regions

    Out of Tri-State Area
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    2024
    Education

    Vision Forward Association

    Milwaukee, WI
    Project Title: Technology Creates Possibilities: A National Training Program in Assistive Technology Phase 2 Website: https://vision-forward.org/

    About the Grantee

    Vision Forward Association provides a continuum of services, from birth through adulthood, to people with visual impairments, helping them achieve important developmental milestones as well as educational, personal and professional goals.

    Purpose of the Grant

    For continued support of “Technology Creates Possibilities: A National Training Program in Assistive Technology for Professionals and Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired.”

    Amount

    $228,114

    Term

    24 months

    Grant Regions

    USA Multi-State
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    2024
    Vision Rehabilitation & Resources

    Vision Loss Alliance of NJ

    Morris Plains, NJ
    Project Title: VLANJ@Home Website: https://www.vlanj.org/

    About the Grantee

    Vision Loss Alliance of NJ’s mission is to empower people with vision loss or blindness by providing support, education, and training in assistive technology and independent living skills.

    Purpose of the Grant

    For the VLANJ @Home project, which will deliver low vision skills training in clients’ homes using an occupational therapist (OT) model.

    Amount

    $150,000

    Term

    24 months

    Grant Regions

    Entire NY Tri-State Area
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