Our Crowdfunding Groups
We received word that 2 braillewriters are in route to our program. We are thrilled. We keep watching the tracking to see when they will arrive.
Some donors have chosen to provide us with a machine as their donation. Did you know that you will still receive verification of a tax deductible donation even if you donate a machine? We are working with our Buckeye Funder office to provide monetary values of all braillewriters we receive.
We will take all braillewriters. Check your closets, basements, and work spaces for old braillewriters. We do not mind if they are broken, dirty, or need a little TLC. We have volunteers to help with all repairs.
We thank you for your support.
We are making progress toward our goal. Please help us spread the word.
Did you know that in Ohio, pre-service teachers taking the licensure test for intervention specialists of the visually impaired need to bring their own braillewriter to the examination? With the test only being offered 4 times a year, we will not have enough machines for our students to take the exam. This is why your donation is so important. Not only are you impacting the learning of braille in the students' coursework, but are also helping them to obtain licensure.
We have had one offer of a used braillewriter. We happily accepted. We will take monetary donations and machine donations.
Thank you again for your help!
Most teachers of students with visual impairments work in Ohio’s 8 main urban areas with entire quadrants of the state with limited to no access.
The first cohort of undergraduate students will begin training in the fall of 2018.
Approximately 84% of preschool children needing services of a TVI did not fully receive those services in Ohio
The US historically only produces 250 new educational personnel in visual impairments each year.
Approximately ½ the cost of one braillewriter used to transcribe print into braille.
The approximate cost of one braillewriter – donor will have a nameplate attached to the braillewriter
