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1 person is interested
Grant writer for Deaf-Blind Access of the South
ORGANIZATION: Deaf-Blind Access of the South
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1 person is interested
Deaf-Blind Access of the South is a non-profit organization whose mission is to organize a camp/retreat event every two years for the Deaf-Blind adults in Georgia and the surrounding area. This event provides a rare and invaluable experience for those with a dual-sensory loss to get together, share their skills and discuss their educational and technological needs. To learn more, please visit our new website: dbascamp.org.
Although the attendees pay the majority of the costs, we still need to raise money to cover additional funds to cover food and lodging expenses for the sixty SSPs who volunteer their time and expertise to make the camp possible. There are numerous additional expenses such as transportation, speaker fees, special equipment for the attendees, etc. We have registered on Grants.gov, but could use the skills of someone experienced in applying for grants (from the government or private corporations).
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About Deaf-Blind Access of the South
Location:
1010 Camden Ct., Atlanta, GA 30327, US
Mission Statement
We provide the opportunity for adults who are deaf-blind (or low-vision/hard-of-hearing) the chance to get together with others like themselves and experience a 5-day camp/retreat every other year.
Description
Every 2 years Deaf-Blind Access of the South (DBAS) offers adults who are Deaf-Blind (or Hard-of-Hearing/Low-vision in any combination) a rare chance to get together with others like themselves and have Support Service Providers (SSPs) to enable them to communicate effortlessly.
DBAS activities and workshops require the assistance of volunteers with highly specialized training - called Support Service Providers. SSPs serve as sighted guides, communication facilitators, and interpreters. The entire event costs approximately $20,000 - which includes food, lodging, transportation to/from the airport for some, local transportation to field trips, speaker fees, adapted equipment and so much more.
Our campers pay the vast majority of the cost to attend and DBAS volunteers hold fundraisers, apply for grants, request donations, etc. to earn the remainder needed to hold the event.
Our next Camp/Retreat will be held Oct. 10-15, 2017 in Warm Springs, GA. and we are currently hard at work planning and fundraising to ensure it is another success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2017
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Variable
- A working knowledge of American Sign Language will enable you to communicate with the committee.