IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Adam Wing +1-802-598-1496
AbleNet International Assistive Technology Grant Program Call for Proposals
The AbleNet International Assistive Technology Grant Program invests in key partnerships to offer greater availability of innovative technology solutions for individuals with disabilities. The goal of this project is to foster change in areas of the world that haven't previously benefited from widespread education or availability of assistive technology.
St. Paul, MN (PRWeb) November 1, 2007 -
AbleNet Inc., a world leader in assistive technology products for persons with disabilities, and U.S. leader in providing curriculum, skills development packages, and technologies for special education students, is currently seeking grant proposals from any non-profit organization that currently provides assistive technology implementation or education programs in China, Russia, India, South America and Africa.
The AbleNet International Assistive Technology Grant Program is being offered to enhance the company's efforts to raise awareness of, and provide greater access to, assistive technologies for persons with disabilities around the world.
Five grant sites will be selected to receive $2,000 worth of AbleNet communication and access equipment and training, as well as a long-term commitment to effecting change within the geographic reach of the chosen non-profit organizations.
To apply for an AbleNet International Assistive Technology Grant, simply submit a brief statement describing the mission of your organization, a short description of how your organization plans to utilize the equipment provided in the grant, and a concise strategy for measuring and evaluating the results of your project. To expedite the selection process, please limit your application to 2000 words or less.
Once complete, send a Word document as an email attachment containing all of the information requested, including your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of the project contact person to:
Adam Wing
Senior Director of International Business
AbleNet Inc.
awing@ablenetinc.com
Grant applications will be accepted until December 15, 2007, or until all five grants have been awarded. All submission are judged and awarded solely on merit by discretion of AbleNet.
To learn more about AbleNet and AbleNet products, visit http://www.ablenetinc.com/.
About AbleNet:
AbleNet offers a complete line of assistive technology products, including communication aids for non-verbal students, and access aids, such as switches and wheelchair mounting devices for students who require physical supports. The company is also recognized for developing research-based special education curricula that meet state and federal mandates. Located in Roseville, Minnesota, AbleNet is an ESOP company that sells its products through a network of distributors in more than 50 countries. AbleNet's products and programs have been used in tens of thousands of classrooms nationally for more than 20 years. For more information, visit www.ablenetinc.com.
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