Art Workshops Coming to the BVIC
Read about this exciting new program by clicking News and Events above. The following photos were taken of art work created by the blind and visually impaired at the BVIC and were showcased at an Art Show on March 20, 2012 to great praise from visitors and staff. More photos will be posted on our new Photo Gallery link soon.
A Table Affair
On April 26, 2012, BVIC Board Member Sylvia Gardner created a whimsical and adorable Table Scape called "Alice Through the Magnifying Glass". All the tables at the affair had different themes, which proceeds went to the local Animal Friends Shelter. Here are a couple of her photos, check out more on our Facebook page..
The Association of Blind Citizens: Assistive
Technology Fund
Operated by the Association of Blind Citizens, the fund provides financial resources to cover 50% of the retail price of adaptive devices or software.
Products covered by this program retail for a minimum of $200 and a Maximum of $6,000. Persons eligible to apply for assistance have a family income of less than $50,000 and cash assets of less than $20,000.
Applications must be submitted by June 30th and December 31st for each grant period (two per year). Applicants may submit one request per calendar year. All applications must be submitted via e-mail. The ATF is limited to U.S.
residents who are legally blind. Follow this link for more information and instructions about the ATF. Assistive Technology Fund
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Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County, Inc.
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