[vip_students] Special equipment grant available!
- From: "Paul Traynor" <paul.traynor@xxxxxxx>
- To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:59:11 +0100
Hi All,
Here is a notice I received recently and thought I would put it out on our list
here.
Paul.
From: Derbhile Dromey [mailto:derbhile.dromey@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 10 June 2008 18:54
Hi
My name is Derbhile Dromey. I am the Public Relations Officer with an
organisation called the Visually Impaired Computer Society, also known as VICS.
Some of you may be familiar with the work of VICS, which carries out research
into assistive technology issues and lobbies for changes in order to make
technology more accessible.
VICS is issuing a special grant which allows people to claim back some of the
prohibitive cost of the technology they need. Below is a press release
outlining the details of the grant and how you can apply. Please spread this
info to anyone you think might benefit from it. I have also included media
organisations on this list, to raise awareness of the work VICS does as a whole.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for your time.
Regards
Derbhile Dromey
New Grants for Visually Impaired Computer Users
The Visually Impaired Computer Society (VICS) has launched the second phase of
its Assistive Technology Acquisition Grant. The grant, delivered in association
with the National Council for the Blind of Ireland covers 25% of the cost of
any new technology a visually impaired person needs to access computers. VICS
decided to launch the scheme for a second year on foot of the success of the
pilot scheme.
Known as the ATAG, the grant can be used to offset the cost of purchasing any
piece of software, such as a screenreader, CCTV reader or Braille printer. The
applicant submits a purchase receipt and receives 25% of the pre-VAT cost of
the product. Potentially, this means people can earn back up to €750 on a
product worth more than €3,000. If people purchase through the NCBI, they can
also claim back VAT.
This installment of the ATAG grant covers items purchased after June 1st, 2008.
Only one item can be purchased throughout the period of the grant. Applicants
can apply for a second product, but only when more than 12 months have passed
since the first successful application. The applicant is responsible for any
maintenance or upgrades that are required.
To apply, complete an application form, available from the NCBI in print, large
print, Braille and on the NCBI Website, www.ncbi.ie. Applications will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Stuart Lawler on 01 8821901 or stuart.lawler@xxxxxxx
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