Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)- Technology that Supports Literacy Mini-Grants

The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) offers Technology that Supports Literacy Mini-Grants aimed at enhancing educational experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. School administrators can apply on behalf of teachers, with each teacher eligible for grants up to $1,000 to purchase necessary technology. The initiative encourages hands-on learning and skill development, fostering leadership, self-esteem, and effective communication within the community.

The Dorothy E. A comprehensive assessment of those needs indicated that community agencies, schools, professionals, and associations that work with this population do not always have the resources available to assist and support their clients and members.
This fund promotes hands-on experiences where youth who are deaf or hard of hearing can develop skills and values necessary for successful careers, including leadership training, goal setting, self-esteem building, and interpersonal and communication skills, thereby enhancing participation in their education, family, and community.
Focus: A school administrator applies for a grant on behalf of teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Each teacher is eligible to apply for up to $1,000 per year to purchase technology.
Each teacher may request up to $1,000; there is no maximum grant size per total administrator request.

Eligibility

To qualify for the TSL grant, the grant application must meet the following criteria:An administrator must compile all requests from his/her teachers into one application. Each teacher requesting funds must complete a supplementary application to be attached to the administrator application. A teacher who is certified in the State of Ohio must coordinate each project, and must have at least one student who is deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Quotes for technological equipment from a reputable technology dealer must be included with the application.