2020 Inspiration Foundation Tech Grant Winners

Congratulations to the 2020 winners:

OrganizationCEO NameFunding use
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – MichiganMarcus MandersFusion software (JAWS & Zoom text)
Balance for Blind AdultsDeborah Gold1 laptop and 1 tablet for teaching clients remotely
Community Center for the Blind & Visually ImpairedMichelle GalvaniPad w/Smart Keyboard and Surface Go 2 w/Surface Go Type Cover; JAWS & Zoom text
Community Services for SightLori Lesantepurchase tablets for office and in home training
Computers for the BlindChristy HouseholterDuxbury for Windows Braille Translation Program for Braille Embossers and Braille Buddy Embosser
Earle Baum CenterBob Sonnenberg1 handheld electronic magnifier & 1 iPhone
In-SightChristopher ButleriPad tripod, Galaxy tripod, Appli iPhone, Samsung Galaxy phone, microphone headset, air pods, ear pods and cases
Lighthouse of PinellasKimberly ChurchFOCUS 14 Blue 5th Generation, braille display for us across all programs
Nu-Visions CenterJonathan CunninghamBraille printer
San Diego Center for the BlindKimberly GibbensZoom licenses for remote training, 2 web cams, a tripod for camera for ongoing remote training.
Savannah Assoc. for the BlindLois ModellFUSION device
The Vision Institute of South CarolinaJeanie Farmerlaptop, docking station & external monitor
Valley Center for the BlindShellena Heber5 Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth USB Headset with Active Noise Cancelling for clients who are now employed with VCB