The Association of Blind Citizens has established the Assistive
Technology Fund.  The Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) will provide
funds to cover 50%of the retail price of adaptive devices  or software.
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.

The products covered by this program must retail for a minimum of $200
with a maximum retail price of $6000.  Persons eligible to apply for
assistance must have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash
assets of less than $20,000.  Applications will be reviewed by the
Assistive Technology Committee (ATC) and recommendations will be
submitted for board approval.  If applicants are selected to receive a
technology grant, applicants will be asked to provide documents such
as tax returns, bank statements and any other documents that the ABC
board or it s designee would deem necessary to assess  financial need
for
the grant.

Applicants must be legally blind and the  grantee must be a resident
of the United States.  Applications must be submitted by June 30,
September 30 and December 31 for each grant period (three per year).
Applicants will be notified if their request for a grant is approved.
Applicants may submit one request per calendar year.  All applications
must be submitted via e-mail in accordance with the procedures outlined
on the ABC website.  You will be notified by ABC within 45 days after
the
application deadline.

To learn more and  obtain your application please visit
www.assocofblindcitizens.org  and click on the Assistive Technology
Fund link.