Investing in the future of Arizona's blind and deaf children
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Who We Are and What We DoArizona 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 - Comprehensive arts programs aimed at cultural enrichment, while providing experience in necessary life and communication skills · Fit for Life - Sports and recreation programs to help blind and deaf youth reach their physical potential, and ensuring healthy, active lives · Literacy for Life - 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 - 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 – 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 – 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,Our Board
Our Staff
Contact Information
General Information:
info@azblinddeafchildren.org
Links to our Key PartnersArizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired
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Arizona Blind
and Deaf Children's Foundation 3957 East Speedway Blvd. #207,
Tucson, AZ 85712 |
