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VisionSpring
Purpose of the Grant
To support the scaling up of the pharmacy-based vision care program in Bangladesh, providing affordable eyeglasses, and creating sustainable vision care access points for vulnerable populations.
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International: AsiaAdaptive Design Association, Inc.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the “E-Commerce and Custom Cue Cards Program.”
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NationalBenetech
Purpose of the Grant
To scale up the “Bookshare in India: Pathways to Independence” project.
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International: AsiaBlind Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee (dba Blind Early Services TN)
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.
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NationalCentro de Estudios para Invidentes
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.
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International: Latin AmericaClovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Purpose of the Grant
To create a resource library of STEM kits for children who are blind or visually impaired.
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International: AfricaConnecticut Institute for the Blind (dba Oak Hill)
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Assistive Technology training program for people who are blind and visually impaired.
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Other Tri-State Area (CT & NJ)FUNDAL
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To support the “Multisensory Learning Centers: Promoting an Inclusive Community in Guatemala” project.
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International: Latin AmericaInTandem Cycling
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.
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New York StateKings Bay YM-YWHA
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.
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New York StateLavelle School for the Blind
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.
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New York StateLions Clubs International Foundation
Purpose of the Grant
To support Phase 1 of the “Comprehensive Eye Care Interventions” project in Western Province, Zambia.
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International: AfricaMountain Lakes Free Public Library
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.
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Other Tri-State Area (CT & NJ)Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany Inc. (NABA)
Purpose of the Grant
For continued support of NABA’s youth afterschool and weekend programs.
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New York StatePerkins School for the Blind
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.
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International: Latin AmericaRamapo for Children
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.
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New York StateSea To See
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.
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NationalSouth East CT Community Center of the Blind
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Lunch and Learn Program’s expansion for blind and visually impaired clients.
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Other Tri-State Area (CT & NJ)SUNY College of Optometry Foundation
Purpose of the Grant
To support the “SUNY Optometry and Syracuse Community Health Center Vision Partnership” project.
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New York StateThe Carroll Center for the Blind
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.
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NationalThe New York Public Library
Purpose of the Grant
For continued support of the “Translating Access” program of the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library.
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New York StateUniversity of Massachusetts Boston
Purpose of the Grant
To provide bridge funding for UMass Boston’s Vision Studies Personnel Preparation Program.
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NationalVision Forward Association
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.”
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