Who We Are and What We Do
Arizona Blind and Deaf Children’s Foundation
invests in the future of Arizona’s blind and deaf children.
Established in 2002, the Foundation began fulfilling this mission by supporting
programs at Arizona Schools for the Deaf and Blind. Today, the Foundation is
committed to ensuring that all of the 4,000-plus blind, deaf, low-vision, and
hard-of-hearing children throughout the state have access to experiential
learning in key areas that encompass, and expand upon traditional education. By
focusing on these areas, the Foundation aims to prepare the young people it
serves to be self-sufficient, contributing members of society. The Foundation’s
key focus areas include:
· Art
for Life
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Comprehensive arts programs aimed at cultural enrichment, while providing
experience in necessary life and communication skills
· Fit
for Life
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Sports and recreation programs to help blind and deaf youth reach their physical
potential, and ensuring healthy, active lives
· Literacy
for Life
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Programs which provide access to adaptive communication tools, ways of accessing
information, and which provide support for adult and/or peer mentorship in
literacy, thereby reinforcing communication skills
· Success
for Life
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Independent living skills, technology & career technology programs for teens
making the transition to adulthood
Within
its focus areas, the Foundation assesses programmatic needs of blind and deaf
children, brings together collaborations of related agencies, serves as an
information source to blind- and deaf-serving agencies and the general public,
and incubates, develops and funds programs.
In
addition, Arizona Blind and Deaf Children’s Foundation provides mini-grants to
qualified organizations to support the education and enrichment needs of blind
and/or deaf children throughout the state. In 2007, the Foundation was able to
fund requests totaling more than $25,000 in grant awards, and requests continue
to increase. Each year, the Foundation raises funds to support its grant-making
and programmatic efforts. In addition to individual, foundation, and corporate
donors, Arizona Blind and Deaf Children’s Foundation is supported by the
following major fundraisers:
· Lariats
& Lace Gala Dinner Event
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Held every November in Tucson, Lariats & Lace is the Foundation’s single largest
fundraiser, featuring a fabulous evening of entertainment, inspiration, and fun.
· Swing
for Success Golf Tournament
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A great day of golf, friendship, networking and fun, Swing for Success is
traditionally held in the spring at a top-end Phoenix area golf resort.
Our contributors make
it possible for Arizona Blind and Deaf Children's Foundation to continue it's
mission to invest in the future of Arizona's blind and deaf children. Become a
contributor today!
To DONATE to Arizona Blind and Deaf Children's Foundation, click here.
We
are actively seeking strong, dedicated Board members who are committed to
delivering the "3W's" of Board Service: Work, Wisdom, and Wealth. E-mail
Rita
Weatherholt to request a one-on-one meeting to discuss Board Roles and
Responsibilities at the Foundation,
If you believe that blind and deaf
children are worth investing in, and if you understand the responsibilities
of being a good Board member, we want you to join our team! Arizona Blind &
Deaf Children's Foundation is actively seeking to grow its statewide Board
of Directors with strong, passionate, and professional people who are
willing and able to devote themselves to the 3W's of Board
service--providing Work, Wealth and Wisdom to ensure our state's deaf and
blind children reach their fullest potential.
Click here for a preview of the Foundation's Board Roles and Responsibilities. For more information and the
opportunity to interview for a Board position, please reply to
info@azblinddeafchildren.org.
Contact Information
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3957 E Speedway #207
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Tucson, AZ 85712
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ph. 520.577.3700
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fax. 866.469.5653
Tax ID: 86-1048256
