Alex,
This might be of interest for our students? Can you pass this inof
on to Kim, and OUSU. This could go in the newsletter?
D
Date sent: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:09:01 +0100
Subject: Might be of interest
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> National Blind Children's Society (NBCS) is offering grants of £500
> towards the purchase of equipment for visually impaired students aged 25
> and under.Grants must represent a minimum of 25% of the equipment cost and
> will not exceed £500. Grants will be limited to the first 100 applicants.
> Each application must be supported with a letter from a member of the
> Student services staff at a university, or by an appropriate professional,
> and must be accompanied by a completed NBCS Membership Form. Students
> requiring equipment with a value in excess of £2,000 may gain the
> advantage of any improved terms or guarantees negotiated by NBCS with it's
> suppliers.
>
> The cost of any equipment after deducting the grant must be received by
> NBCS before an order is placed.Orders must be placed with NBCS but the
> student may indicate their preferred supplier and forward a quotation to
> the Charity. However, if NBCS can obtain the identical product at a lower
> cost elsewhere, justification will be required for selecting that
> supplier. All applicants must be aged 25 and under and be registered blind
> or partially sighted or qualify as registerable as blind or partially
> sighted. All grants are at the discretion of the Trustees and are subject
> to the funds being available. For further information please contact NBCS
> Tel: 01278-764764.
>
> Martin Sissons
> Information Service Manager
> Skill, Chapter House
> 18-20 Crucifix Lane
> London SE1 3JW
> Charity NUmber 801971
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