RECORDING FOR THE BLIND & DYSLEXIC® SPONSORS AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS WITH PRINT DISABILITIES
September 26, 2006 (Princeton, NJ) – Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D®) announces that applications are now available for its 2007 National Achievement Awards (NAAs) — an annual program for college seniors with visual impairments and high school seniors with learning disabilities.
RFB&D's Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards (SAAs) are presented to nine blind or visually impaired seniors at four-year US colleges or universities. The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening® (LTL®) awards are presented to six high school seniors with learning disabilities. Awards totaling more than $50,000 are available for individuals who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, enterprise and service to others. Previous winners have been honored at the White House.
The NAA program is open to active RFB&D members who have been registered for at least one year prior to the March 1, 2007, deadline — either individually or through their school.
RFB&D serves more than 141,000 students from kindergarten through graduate school and beyond with its one-of-a-kind collection of recorded educational titles. RFB&D's AudioPlus® digitally recorded textbooks on CD provide enhanced navigation, ease of use and proven effectiveness as learning tools for students with print disabilities. Students rely on RFB&D's unique accommodation to access the printed page and achieve educational success which leads to higher confidence and self-esteem. All of RFB&D's accessible titles are recorded by volunteers working in 29 RFB&D recording studios nationwide.
For additional information on RFB&D's National Achievement Awards eligibility criteria or to download an award application, visit RFB&D's accessible website at www.rfbd.org or call toll-free 866-732-3585.
Other Sources of Information About Scholarships and Financial Assistance:
Anne Ford Scholarship
National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401
New York, New York 10016-8806
(212) 545-7510
www.ncld.org
The Anne Ford Scholarship is a $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability (LD) who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. The ideal candidate is a high school senior who has faced the challenges of having a learning disability; is committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; has demonstrated perseverance; embraces new opportunities; has a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community, and with family and friends; understands how LD affects his/her life and recognizes the importance of self-advocacy; believes in contributing to society in a way that increases the opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities; and will feel comfortable serving as a role model for others who struggle with LD. Click here for more information.
Black Student Fund
3636 16th Street, N.W., 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20010-1146
(202) 387-1414
www.blackstudentfund.org
Since 1964, the Black Student Fund (BSF) has provided financial assistance and support services to Washington metropolitan area African-American students, grades pre-kindergarten to 12, and their families. BSF-assisted students stay in school, graduate high school with distinction and enter college. 70% of these students are from one-parent households — many are the first generation to progress to higher education.
Commonweal Foundation
Learning Disabilities Support Program
10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 150
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
(240) 450-0037
The Foundation's Learning Disabilities Support Program provides services for students whose families do not have the financial resources to pay for such services privately, or who cannot obtain them in the public schools. For qualified students, a variety of services may be provided, including diagnostic testing to identify any learning disabilities, remediation to address learning deficits, and speech and language therapy. Geographical restrictions apply.
The George Washington University HEATH Resource Center
2121 K Street, NW Suite 220
Washington, D.C. 20037
(800) 544-3284
HEATH's popular resource guide contains completely updated and revised information to help individuals with disabilities to seek and obtain financial assistance for postsecondary education. The guide describes federal financial aid programs, state vocational rehabilitation services, and regional and local sources. A listing of nationally awarded grants and pre-college checklist to organize the search for funds complete the guide. Click here for a direct link to Creating Options: 2006 Financial Aid for Individuals with Disabilities.
National Association of Independent Schools
1620 L Street, N.W. Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20036-5695
(202) 973-9700
www.nais.org
The NAIS provides detailed information on financing a private school education, including tuition payment plans and loan programs, need-based financial aid, and scholarship providers by state. See Financial Aid Facts for Parents.
