Awarded Grants
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The Research Foundation for SUNY
Purpose of the Grant
In support of Dr. Lauren Lieberman’s project to develop trainings and training materials for parents, teachers and paraeducators designed to teach physical activity to children with visual impairments and other disabilities.
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New York StateUniversity of Pittsburgh
Purpose of the Grant
For the hosting of a forum focused on increasing and diversifying the professional TVI, O&M, and VRT pipeline.
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NationalVIA
Purpose of the Grant
For critical capital improvements to VIA’s physical facilities in Buffalo, NY.
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New York StateVISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Lower Hudson Valley project.
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New York StateAmerican Printing House for the Blind
Purpose of the Grant
To partner with Perkins International in: (1) translating into Spanish the leading U.S. textbook on teaching adaptive physical education and sports to K-12 students who are visually impaired, (2) then making the Spanish-language version available free-of-charge in an accessible e-book format, and (3) promote the book’s use by TVIs, P/E teachers, and Special Education Departments throughout much of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
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International: Latin AmericaAssociation for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment
Purpose of the Grant
To acquire critically-needed technology for the Grantee’s Health and Rehabilitation staff, and to outfit its conference room in order to sustain virtual meetings and trainings.
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New York StateAurora of Central New York, Inc.
Purpose of the Grant
To provide bridge-funding for the first year of operations for the new Liberty-Aurora Eye Center, a one-stop general optometry and low vision eye care clinic co-located with a full-service Article 28 Integrated Health Clinic.
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New York StateCatholic Charities Community Services
Purpose of the Grant
To be reserved for Catholic Guild for the Blind specifically for essential training and professional development for a new Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT), which will lead to program sustainability.
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New York StateCatholic Charities Community Services
Purpose of the Grant
For Catholic Guild for the Blind specifically for the Program Director’s salary between September 2020 and January 2021.
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New York StateFUNDAL
Purpose of the Grant
To (1) provide operating expenses for the Grantee from May to December 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis, (2) support the creation of a new digital transformation initiative leading to equal access to training materials and more efficient online services for all FUNDAL’s families, as well as an internet-based sustainability model for the future, and (3) allow the Grantee to repay a revolving bank loan maturing in June.
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International: Latin AmericaHealth Management Associates
Purpose of the Grant
To identify strategic opportunities for foundations to support the establishment of sustainable models of care for New Yorkers who are blind or low vision.
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New York StateL.V. Prasad Eye Institute of the Indo-American Eye Care Society
Purpose of the Grant
To support L. V. Prasad Eye Institute’s work to upgrade 20 existing Lavelle-supported Vision Centers in the state of Telangana to “Futuristic Vision Centers” with IT-enabled ophthalmic equipment.
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International: AsiaLavelle School for the Blind
Purpose of the Grant
To cover the School’s “out-of-pocket” expenses to date for the fire alarm and heating system projects ($55,775.27) plus the cost of the Comprehensive Facility Condition Assessment Study ($18,800).
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New York StateLavelle School for the Blind
Purpose of the Grant
For capital improvements at the Lavelle School and for the additional purchase of supplies as a result of COVID, and for the purposes detailed in your grant request letter entitled “Lavelle School Support December 2020”.
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New York StateLighthouse Guild International
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Remote Care Network initiative, expanding LGI’s programs and reach.
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NationalNortheastern Association of the Blind at Albany
Purpose of the Grant
To support the continuation of the year-round youth program, RISE (Recreation, Integration, Socialization, Education) providing recreational and rehabilitative activities to blind and visually impaired youth ages 8 – 18 in the Capital region.
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New York StateOptometric Center of NY, State College of Optometry-SUNY
Purpose of the Grant
For Covid-19 response.
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New York StateOrbis International
Purpose of the Grant
To support Phase 1 of the Sitapur Eye Hospital – Orbis Comprehensive Childhood Blindness Project in India, which will provide institutional quality improvement, increase volume of services and eventually establish a Children’s Eye Center at the hospital.
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International: AsiaPerkins School for the Blind
Purpose of the Grant
To support a scholarship for one special education teacher from Mexico to attend the 2020-2021 Perkins Educational Leadership Program (ELP) for nine months of advanced training in the education of blind children with multiple disabilities, program development and leadership.
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International: Latin America