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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Estelle B. Williamson Braille Literacy Award

Funder: Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

Overview: Established in 1996 in honor of Estelle B. Williamson, a charter member and vibrant leader who was a tireless and dedicated advocate of literacy. Estelle lost her battle with cancer on October 24, 2000.

Purpose

Advance Braille literacy for awardees and others through financial support.

    Eligible Applicants

  • Students
  • Current or future teachers
  • Parents
  • Braille learners and readers
  • Instructors and transcribers

Eligible Use of Funds

Technology:

  • Braille writers & embossers

  • Electronic Braille notetakers

  • Refreshable Braille keyboard or displays

    • Education:

  • Introduction to Braille reading and writing

  • Advanced Braille training

  • University level education

  • Braille courses

    • Other:

  • Braille instructional materials, tools and textbooks

  • Braille equipment, books and materials

  • Braille service or program participation (e.g., Braille Challenge, Braille Summer program, Braille class tuition)

    • Geographic Scope

    Maryland

    Application Timeline

    Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

    Contact Information

    Awards Committee Chair: Barbara Cheadle Email: barcheadle50@gmail.com

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Complete the online application form at https://friendsmdlbpd.org/award-application/

    Required Information

    Nominator Information:

  • Indicate if you are nominating yourself or someone else

  • Your name and contact information (address, phone)

  • Your relationship to nominee (Parent, Teacher, Other)

    • Nominee Information:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email

  • Phone

  • Category (select one):

    • - Teacher
    - Teacher Aide
    - Teacher-in-Training
    - Braille Transcriber
    - Braille Transcriber-in-Training
    - Blind Student (under 18)
    - Blind Student (18 or older)
    - Other

    Award Request:

  • Amount requested (maximum $5,000)

  • Description of how award will be used

  • Description of how award will benefit and/or assist in support of Braille literacy

      • Submission Format

    • Online form submission
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