Updated as of October 8, 2024. Join us as we explore scholarships for individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Most deadlines are in February and March. Don’t delay; and set some calendar alerts and apply as soon as the applications open! Importance for All Students While most of these scholarships are available […]
Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Scholarships “The Microsoft Disability Scholarship seeks to empower students with disabilities to achieve more through access to education leading to a career in technology.” From the Microsoft Disability Scholarship web page. Award Eligibility Deadline Application Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information Our Accessible web form Email: […]
Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Scholarship The Fred Scheigert Scholarship Program awards four (4) students an individual prize of $3,000. This competitive scholarship is available to full-time college students with low vision, chosen from among those who meet the visual acuity and academic guidelines. Award Eligibility Deadline Application Contact the Bridges Helpdesk […]
Updated as of October 9, 2024. #NationalVolunteerWeek In 2021, the Free Bridges Helpdesk celebrated #NationalVolunteerWeek by highlighting skills needed for volunteer work and paid employment with national experts in blindness and low vision employment David DeNotaris and Eileen Rivera Ley. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of volunteering. Impact of volunteering In this […]
Updated as of October 8, 2024. What is Self-determination? The term, itself, means making your own decisions—determining what you will do now and in the future. While the term is straightforward, getting to a place of self-determination takes time and lots and lots of practice. Self-determination is not something you do once, and it’s not […]