The winner of October’s Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter (#AwesomeDisability) grant is Sristi KC with BlindRocks!
Visit https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/projects/237974-publication-of-music-notation-book-in-braille to learn more about the project!
What our grantee is saying: "Our awesome project, BlindRocks, is dedicated to empowering blind and visually impaired individuals through art and adventure. Receiving the Awesome Disability October Award is a testament to the importance of our mission. It not only recognizes our efforts but also strengthens our resolve to break down barriers and create a more inclusive music industry. This award will enable us to publish Braille books of music notation, giving visually impaired individuals the opportunity to fulfill their musical dreams. It's a crucial step toward equal participation and contribution to the world of music. We are deeply grateful for this award, and we are committed to making this vision a reality."
A few reminders & updates:
Submit your application between November 1 - 15 to be considered for November’s grant. If you apply outside of this window, you will not be considered. If you have previously applied and were not selected, we would encourage you to re-apply. Apply for a grant at http://disability.awesomefoundation.org
Note that we do not accept requests to fund an individual's medical needs, rent, utilities, home repairs, car trouble, appliances, etc. Submissions MUST be submitted in English (use Google Translate if needed).
If you identify as a person with a disability and can commit to contributing $100/month for at least 3 months, join us as a trustee! Help us spread the word on Twitter!
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- Trustees of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter (Tiffany, Walei, Liz, Alexandra, Adam, Rynn, Kathryn, Marissa, Kathy, Nico, and Anya)
The Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter is an entirely volunteer-run and 100% disability-led economic justice initiative launched in 2017 by Alice Wong and Tiffany Yu.
Our impact to date: $80,500 to 81 projects in 11 countries (U.S., India, Canada, Nepal, the Netherlands, England, Philippines, Tanzania, Ecuador, Peru, and Uganda).