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American Council of the Blind (ACB) and American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) - Scholarships for Blind and Visually Impaired Students

Overview of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) scholarship program, including eligibility criteria, application requirements, and a list of available scholarship awards for blind and visually impaired students.

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DeadlineFebruary 14, 2027, 11:59 pm (CST); Updated May 9, 2023
Award amount$2,000 to $7,500; Up to $3,000 over a five-year period (Missouri Council of the Blind adaptive technology grant)
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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Sources of Financial Assistance for the Blind and Visually Impaired

A curated list of organizations and government agencies providing financial assistance, medical services, and adaptive technology resources for blind and visually impaired individuals.

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Award amount
Up to $3,000 over a five-year period (Missouri Council of the Blind adaptive technology grant)
Eligibility
Blind and visually impaired individuals; Legally blind residents of Missouri (for specific grant); Blind and visually impaired residents of California (for specific loans)
Requirements
Must meet legal definition of blindness for Social Security programs; Must have no Medicare, Medicaid, or third-party insurance for Mission Cataract USA; Must have poor vision due to cataracts uncorrectable with glasses for Mission Cataract USA
How to apply
Contact individual organizations listed for specific application procedures; Contact local vocational rehabilitation offices for financial assistance information; Contact local Lions Clubs via national office or local Chamber of Commerce
Important dates
Updated May 9, 2023
Contact
Eye Bank for Sight Restoration: info@ebsr.org; EyeCare America: eyecareamerica@aao.org; Knights Templar Eye Foundation: Manager@KTEF.US; Mission Cataract USA: (559) 757-1629; New Eyes for the Needy: info@new-eyes.org; California Council of the Blind: ccotb@ccbnet.org

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