Tag Archives: Scholarship Opportunities

BestColleges: A Guide for Students with Visual Impairments

Provides information on the process of college transition for students who are visually impaired, a guide to student accommodations and assistive technology, and a listing of scholarships designed specifically for visually impaired students. Contact Info: Website: http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-visual-impairments/  

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Educators, Parents | Tagged , | Leave a comment

CNIB National Office

Provides a wide array of programs and services benefitting both adults and children who are visually impaired. Contact Info:  1929 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4G 3E8 Phone: 416-486-2500 Toll-Free: 800-563-2642 Fax: 416-480-7700 Email: info@cnib.ca Website: http://www.cnib.ca

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Department of Human Resources, Labour, and Employment: Province of Newfoundland

Provides a variety of programs for persons with disabilities. These programs are divided into categories such as: education, employment, health, housing, financial support, adaptive sports, scholarships and grants, and transportation. This organization also provides statistics and reports regarding persons with … Continue reading

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents, Students Doing Research | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

British Columbia Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security

Offers a variety of programs for adults and children who are blind or visually impaired. These programs are divided into categories such as: advanced education, assistive technology, early childhood intervention, employment, financial support, health services, housing, primary education, legal support, … Continue reading

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students

A week-long camp conducted by Teachers of the Visually Impaired where children can experience what it’s like to train as an astronaut and prepare for a mission at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Alabama. Contact Info: Dan Oates – SCI-VIS 190 Armstrong St. … Continue reading

Posted in Educators, Parents | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Adaptive Sports Foundation

Offers both winter and summer sports clinics to a wide range of special needs children and adults. Contact Info: PO Box 266 100 Silverman Way Windham, NY 12496 Phone: 518-734-5070 Fax: 518-734-6740 Email: info@adaptivesportsfoundation.org Website: http://www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Adaptive Sports Association

Supports and transforms the lives of students who have physical and cognitive challenges through sports and recreation activities. Contact Info: Year-round administration office and the summer program office from May-September. PO Box 1884 Durango, CO 81302 Winter program office from November-April. PO Box … Continue reading

Posted in Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Learning Ally

Produces accessible educational materials for students with visual impairments, with titles available in every subject area and grade level, from kindergarten through graduate studies. Contact Info: 20 Roszel Road Princeton NJ 08540 Phone: 800-221-4792 800-221-1098 Email: bvidialogue@LearningAlly.org Website: http://www.learningally.org  

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Educators, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)

Develops and promotes professional excellence through support of those who provide services to people with visual impairments by providing professional support, publications, professional development, scholarships and advocacy. 1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 440 Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 703-671-4500 Website: http://www.aerbvi.org

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Doctors, Parents | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

American Academy of Dermatology

With a membership of more than 17,000, it represents virtually all practicing dermatologists in the United States, as well as a growing number of international dermatologists. P.O. Box 4014 Schaumberg, IL 60618 Phone: 866-503-7546 International: 847-240-1280 Email: MRC@aad.org Website: http://www.aad.org

Posted in Adults with Albinism, Doctors, Parents | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment