2020 Inspiration Foundation Tech Grant Winners

Congratulations to the 2020 winners:

Organization CEO Name Funding use
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Michigan Marcus Manders Fusion software (JAWS & Zoom text)
Balance for Blind Adults Deborah Gold 1 laptop and 1 tablet for teaching clients remotely
Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired Michelle Galvan iPad w/Smart Keyboard and Surface Go 2 w/Surface Go Type Cover; JAWS & Zoom text
Community Services for Sight Lori Lesante purchase tablets for office and in home training
Computers for the Blind Christy Householter Duxbury for Windows Braille Translation Program for Braille Embossers and Braille Buddy Embosser
Earle Baum Center Bob Sonnenberg 1 handheld electronic magnifier & 1 iPhone
In-Sight Christopher Butler iPad tripod, Galaxy tripod, Appli iPhone, Samsung Galaxy phone, microphone headset, air pods, ear pods and cases
Lighthouse of Pinellas Kimberly Church FOCUS 14 Blue 5th Generation, braille display for us across all programs
Nu-Visions Center Jonathan Cunningham Braille printer
San Diego Center for the Blind Kimberly Gibbens Zoom licenses for remote training, 2 web cams, a tripod for camera for ongoing remote training.
Savannah Assoc. for the Blind Lois Modell FUSION device
The Vision Institute of South Carolina Jeanie Farmer laptop, docking station & external monitor
Valley Center for the Blind Shellena Heber 5 Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth USB Headset with Active Noise Cancelling for clients who are now employed with VCB