Adaptive Technology Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB). The Adaptive Technology Grant Program helps legally blind Missourians obtain adaptive technology by matching applicant funds dollar for dollar. The program covers hardware, software, electronics, and equipment that enable blind individuals to perform tasks sighted people can.

Adaptive Technology Grant Program – Missouri Council of the Blind Our Adaptive Technology Grants Program, via a matching grant, aids individuals wishing to purchase adaptive hardware and software that connect blind and low vision persons to the main stream world, helping them maintain their independence. Legally blind MCB members can receive 50% and non members receive 25% of the cost of qualifying adaptive technology products.

An individual may receive a maximum grant amount of $3,000. 00 over any five-year period. Adaptive Technology Program Guidelines The Missouri Council of the Blind (MCB) created this Adaptive Technology Grants Program to help fulfill its mission of enriching the lives of legally blind Missourians.

Adaptive technology can be very expensive so MCB understands why many legally blind Missourians are not benefiting from its use. Through its matching funds grant program, MCB helps legally blind Missourians obtain adaptive technology by matching each applicant dollar for dollar toward the purchase of adaptive technology.

For the purpose of this grant program, adaptive technology is considered hardware, software, electronics, equipment, etc. that is standalone or works in conjunction with a computer that makes it possible for blind people to do things that sighted people can already do without using adaptive technology.

The Adaptive Technology Grants Program widely covers both hardware and software based adaptive technology, including upgrades and maintenance agreements, and narrowly covers computer systems as required by or used in conjunction with accompanying adaptive technology, such as screen magnification software, screen reader software, or a scanning system.

Purchase of a computer along with or for use with accompanying adaptive technology is only eligible for up to a four hundred dollar matching funds grant. Only new adaptive technology and computers are covered, including adaptive technology upgrades to newer versions; used or previously owned adaptive technology and computers are not covered. A.

Grants shall be awarded to legally blind Missourians. B. Each grant shall be matched dollar for dollar by the grant applicant.

C. Any purchase made prior to grant application shall not be eligible for a grant. D.

No person shall be eligible for more than a total of three thousand dollars of matching funds grants within a five-year period. E. The minimum grant award shall be fifty dollars.

F. Members of the Missouri Council of the Blind shall receive the full benefits of the Adaptive Technology Program set forth by the Adaptive Technology Committee. Those who are not members of the MCB shall receive 50% of the benefits offered by the Adaptive Technology Program.

G. To apply for membership in MCB you may go to Membership or call the MCB office at 314-832-7172 and request a membership application. A.

The applicant must submit the following documents to the Adaptive Technology Grants Committee Chair: 1) A completed application. 2) The exact specifications of the adaptive technology or computer to be purchased. 3) A copy of an official price quote from two vendors or dealers (one quote will suffice if there is no other source for the item).

4) Written verification of legal blindness from an Ophthalmologist or other reasonable authority (obtained within the past year), including a description of the applicant’s eye condition, visual acuity, and field of vision. Download the RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM to print, complete and submit to MCB with the other information. B.

The Adaptive Technology Grants Committee Chair shall notify the MCB Headquarters in writing of the decision made by the Adaptive Technology Grants Committee.

Upon receiving notification of an application approval, the MCB Headquarters shall prepare a check in the amount authorized for use toward the approved price quote accompanying the application, and such check shall be made payable directly to the vendor or dealer listed on such price quote. The MCB Headquarters shall forward this check to the MCB Treasurer for signing, who then shall forward it to the applicant.

If, for any reason, this check is not used for its intended purpose within ninety days, then the applicant must return the check to: Missouri Council of the Blind Failure to return an unused check in a timely manner could adversely affect future consideration. C.

If program funds are exhausted at the time of application, the applicant shall be notified no later than thirty days after the application is received by the Adaptive Technology Grants Committee Chair. Previous applicants declined due to lack of program funds will be notified when program funds are replenished. D.

If an application is denied, then the applicant may submit a written appeal to the MCB Board of Directors at its next regularly scheduled meeting whereupon the Board would vote to accept or deny the appeal. The Adaptive Technology Grants Committee Chair would then notify the applicant of the decision reached by the Board. E.

Applications for the Adaptive Technology Grants Program may be obtained by: You can complete the online Adaptive Technology Grant Program below: Calling the MCB Headquarters at (314) 832-7172 or (800) 342-5632 Emailing us at moblind@moblind. org with subject line Adaptive Technology Application Writing to MCB at Missouri Council of the Blind, 5453 Chippewa St. , St.

Louis, MO 63109 Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

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If yes, please list date of award: Describe previous purchase below: Describe the Adaptive Technology you agree to purchase: Please indicate your Preferred Vendor: The exact specifications of the adaptive technology or computer to be purchased.

A copy of an official price quote from two (2) vendors Written verification of legal blindness from an Ophthalmologist or other reasonable authority (obtained within the past year) including a description of the applicant’s eye condition, visual acuity and field of vision.

I have read the entire document titled “Missouri Council of the Blind Adaptive Technology Grants Program,” and I understand and agree to all terms and conditions contained therein. All information that I have listed on this application form is accurate to the best of my knowledge and correct to the best of my ability.

I understand and agree that any failure on my part to wholly comply with the “Missouri Council of the Blind Adaptive Technology Grants Program” or “Missouri Council of the Blind Adaptive Technology Grants Application Form” may void this application or otherwise render me ineligible for a MCB matching funds grant.

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