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Products & Services
Assistive Technology
Associations of Blind Citizens Technology Fund
DEADLINE:
Applications must be submitted by June 30th, September 30th and December 31st for each grant period (three per year).
AMOUNT:
Will provide funds to cover 50%of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The products covered by this program must retail for a minimum of $200 with a maximum retail price of $6,000.
PURPOSE:
The ABC board of directors believes that this program will allow blind and visually impaired individuals access to technology products that will have a significant impact on improving employment opportunities, increase the level of independence and enhance their overall quality of life.
RESTRICTIONS:
Persons eligible to apply for assistance must have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash assets of less than $20,000.
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS:
Resident of the United States.