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Attention Deficit Disorder ADD Scholarships for College

ADD/ADHD Scholarships for CollegeIf you have ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder – and you want to go to college, there are few ADD scholarships that are available to you. Many of these ADD college scholarships are very competitive, and just as you’ve had to work hard to get through high school, you will have to work hard to win one of these scholarships for ADD as well.

The first ADD or ADHD scholarship that you should be aware of is the Anne Ford Scholarship (or the Allegra Ford Scholarship Award). Available through the National Center for Learning Disabilities, the amount for this attention deficit disorder scholarship is $10,000, and only two are awarded each year to high school seniors who have a documented learning disability.

Another ADD Scholarship that you should apply for is the nationally based scholarship competition for college students with disabilities, offered by disABLEDperson, Inc. The award amount is $1000, and you must write an essay, be enrolled in college, be a full time student, a citizen of the United States, and prove your learning disability through the Disability Student Services department at your school – but only if you win one of the offered awards. You can learn more about this and apply to at ADD college scholarship program.

The Incight Scholarship, offered by Incight Education, is worth $750, and approximately one hundred awards are made each year. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years after winning the award, and any student with any disability, attending any post-secondary school, anywhere in the United States can apply, as long as they are a full time student, can document their learning disability, have a letter of recommendation, and complete the application.

Another ADD Scholarship to be aware of is the Marion Huber Learning through Listening Award. In order to apply for this award and to be considered for it, you must be a member of the RFB&D – Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Additionally, you must be a high school senior; you must have a learning disability, such as ADD, you must be a citizen of the United States, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be planning to attend a two year or four year school. Six of these ADD scholarships will be awarded each year, with the top three receiving $6000, and the three final winners receiving $2000 each. You can read more at ADHD scholarship.

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization and they sponsor the Novotni College Scholarship Fund. It’s an ADHD scholarship which pays up to $1,000, $3,000 or $5,000 depending on what level you are awarded. To apply you must have been diagnosed with ADHD by a licensed physician or mental health professional, complete their application, and be attending or accepted to college as an undergraduate student. Deadline is March 15th every year.

You should also be on the lookout for ADD & ADHD scholarships that are available specifically for students who have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. Such learning scholarships include the Brownell Family Scholarship for students with ADHD, or the $1000 Smart Kids Youth Achievement Award. Note, however, that finding specific ADD Scholarships is difficult, as there are not many ADD specific scholarships. Ideally, you will find learning disabilities scholarships much easier, and you should apply for any of them that you are eligible for. Don’t forget to seek out additional scholarships grants that you may also qualify for based on financial need or past accomplishments, that are not learning disability related, and check into guaranteed scholarships as well.


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By admin – February 3, 2010

College Scholarships for Learning Disabilities

Learning Scholarships

Learning Scholarships

If you have a learning disability, you need to be on the lookout for learning disabilities scholarships that are available. Unfortunately, if you are looking for learning disability specific scholarships, such as ADD scholarships, or ADHD scholarships, you may find that there are very few available. In the past, even finding general learning disabilities scholarships was difficult, because it was assumed that anyone with a learning disability would not be pursuing a college education. Today, nothing could be further from the truth.

Aside from checking for scholarship opportunities at any national organization for learning disabilities, or general disabilities, also check with such organizations in your state, and your state or county vocational rehabilitation organization. Additionally, check with the Student Disabilities Services Department at the school that you will attend, and check with the school itself for scholarships for learning disabilities that may be available.

Finally, check on all learning disabled scholarships offered by civic organizations, such as the Elks Club, including scholarships for learning disabled that are not specifically designated for learning disabled students. Also ask about specific scholarships for learning disabled students as well, so that you don’t miss out on any opportunities. For example, The California-Hawaii Elks Organization offers twenty to thirty learning disability scholarships annually, ranging from $1000 to $2000 each for disabled students. More on this program at learning scholarship program. and be sure to check with the Elks Organization for your own home state as well.

Although there are few scholarships for learning disabilities available for those who have ADD or ADHD, there are many disability specific scholarships that you should check into that cover your specific learning disability – such as Dyslexia Scholarships, including the Anne and Matt Harbison Scholarship, awarded in the amount of $1500.

Although Autism is not necessarily considered a learning disability, because it is a neurological disability, it could be considered a learning disability for the purposes of applying for scholarships for learning disabled. There are, of course, numerous Autism Scholarships available.

The Lilly Reintegration Scholarship is intended for people with bi-polar disorder or other mental disorders, which can lead to learning disabilities as well. The ELA Foundation Scholarship is available for females who have a disability, but it is not clear whether a learning disability will make you eligible for the award or not. In many cases, where the eligibility requirements say ‘disabled student,’ they do not specify what they considered disabled, and you should apply, based on your learning disability. Also note that many non-disabled person scholarships actually will give preference to those students who have a learning disability – and who have shown their ability to work harder than most other students to achieve equal or better academic scores.

At times, you will need to get creative when searching for learning disabilities scholarships, in terms of what other people consider to be a learning disability. Again, check first for specific learning disability scholarships, but then spread out from there, and seek general scholarships for learning disabilities, and scholarships available for those conditions that you have, that may not be considered learning disabilities from a medical standpoint. Leave no stone unturned when it comes to finding scholarships for learning disabled.


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By admin – January 27, 2010

RSA Scholarship in Rehabilitation

RSA Scholarship

RSA Scholarship

If you are thinking about a career in Rehabilitation for those who may have disabilities consider the RSA Scholarship in rehabilitation. The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) monitored by the US Department of Education, provides grants to colleges and universities to provide rehabilitation scholarship assistance to students with an aim to pursue a career in rehabilitation such as rehabilitation counseling, undergraduate education in the rehabilitation services and research and technology improvement for rehabilitation services. The program motivates the applicants to take Rehabilitation as a career option by getting professional “on-the-job” training.

 

The objectives of the program are as below:
•Identify and recruit qualified rehabilitation counselors-in-training who are committed to work with people with disabilities from diverse cultures.
•To train the counselors for better on job performance and long-term career.
•Provide the community with quality workforce that improves the lives of people with disability and in turn, enhances the quality of life for all.

The RSA; set-up under the Rehab Act, has an annual budget for more than $2.5 billion to support various activities including training the workforce for the Rehab careers, understanding the expectations of the people with disabilities, preparing community to serve such expectations and improve the quality of service through research programs. In short, the services include Vocational Rehabilitation services, Research & Training and Professional Development.

The RSA Grant is provided directly to the colleges and universities and hence the applicants interested in the program have to apply at their college or universities. The list of universities that provide such training program is available on the Government RSA Scholarship website.

An RSA scholarship in rehabilitation would provide to each applicant payment for the recipient’s tuition/fees and also a modest stipend each semester. Selected applicants are required to “pay back” the grant through the mode of full employment within the public rehabilitation program. Typical settings for the “pay-back employment” include State vocational rehabilitation agencies or organizations that have service arrangements with State vocational rehabilitation agencies; or Federally-funded centers for independent living. For each year of grant received two full years of service is to be done. Private “for-profit” organizations are also included provided it meets the Federal Regulation. Part-time employment is allowed based on certain conditions. The pay-back period begins only after the training is completed and the applicant is provided (2) years of grace period is also provided to the applicant for completion of the pay-back employment.

There are various other conditions which you need to discuss with the college counselor. Deadlines could vary from with each university so check in advance. As an example a very good RSA scholarship application process example is at Northeastern Illinois University. This provides lots of information about the application process and the guidelines.

Consider a career in rehabilitation and start with the RSA scholarship. Rehabilitation Careers provide excellent opportunities as Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Nurse, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Technical positions and many more.

A career in this field will surely ensure that the efforts are put to enhance and improve the lives of others who may suffer from physical disabilities as it serves the community as well which can be a very motivating factor in itself. Average salaries for this career stream range from $55,000 to $70,000 annually making this a very good lucrative career option as well.

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By admin – December 22, 2009

Hemophilia Scholarships for Disabilities

Hemophilia Scholarships

Hemophilia Scholarships

If you have Hemophilia, a bleeding disorder, or any other type of bleeding disorder, you may be eligible for a number of Hemophilia Scholarships programs to help pay for college. There are also hemophilia scholarships for disabilities available for adults and school aged children who have Hemophilia or other blood disorders as well for continuing education or for tutoring.

It is important to note that not all hemophilia scholarships for disabilities are guaranteed. This means that just having the disorder does not qualify you for all available scholarships for hemophilia. Some of these blood scholarships only award a certain number per year, and some scholarships for hemophilia have additional requirements other than having a bleeding disorder, such as being a resident of a certain state.

Some Hemophilia scholarships for disabilities aren’t even for college tuition. For example, the Artistic Endeavors Scholarship is awarded to a person with a bleeding disorder for the purpose of artistic endeavors, such as writing a book or a play. You may not even have to have Hemophilia to qualify for one of these disabilities scholarships, if you have an immediate family member who does have the disorder.

This is the case for the Beth Carew Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to the person with hemophilia or an immediate family member, as is the Bill McAdam Scholarship, The BioRx/Hemophilia of North Carolina Educational Scholarship, the Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship, the Factor Foundation Scholarship Program, the Hemophilia Federation of America Scholarship, the Mike Hylton and Ron Niederman Memorial Scholarship, the National Cornerstone Healthcare Services Scholarship, and the Christopher Pitkin Memorial Scholarship. The Parent Continuing Education Scholarship is awarded to the parent of a school aged child who has a blood disorder. The Sibling Continuing Education Scholarship works in the same way.

As mentioned, some Hemophilia Scholarships for disabilities are awarded to those with the disorder, if they live in a certain state. For example the Calvin Dawson Memorial Scholarship is for hemophiliacs who live in Florida, while the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan Academic Scholarship is available for those living in the state of Michigan only. Some of these scholarships are for specific majors. The Scott Tarbell Scholarship is for students majoring in computer science or math. The Michael Bendix Sutton Foundation Scholarship is available for those who are majoring in law.

Two disabilities scholarships are awarded specifically to women who have hemophilia or other bleeding disorders. These are the Millie Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship and the Project Red Flag Academic Scholarship for Women with Bleeding Disorders. A Scholarship that is designed for younger children for the purpose of tutoring is the Edu-Grants Scholarship. The Seven Secure Adult Education Grants are awarded to people over the age of 23 who have the bleeding disorder. Again, there are many scholarships available for hemophiliacs, and while some just require you to have the disorder, some have other requirements as well.

Other Hemophilia Scholarships for disabled that you should check into are the Hemophilia Health Services Memorial Scholarship, the Professor Ulla Hedner Scholarship, the CoaguLife Education Scholarship, the Education is Power Scholarship, the Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship, the Joshua Gomes Memorial Scholarship, the Kevin Child Scholarship, the Lawrence Madeiros Scholarship, the Rachel Warner Scholarship, the Salvatore E. Quinci Foundation Scholarship, and the Soozie Courter Sharing a Brighter Tomorrow Hemophilia Scholarship.

As you can see, a hemophilia scholarship program for the disabled can come from many organizations making it very possible for many to grab one to help pay for college. You just have to take the time to apply to them.

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By admin – December 18, 2009

National Multiple Sclerosis MS Society Scholarships

Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship

Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship

The National MS Society Multiple Sclerosis Scholarships are awarded to qualified scholars – individuals with a dream to attend college but have limitations due to either themselves or one of their parents diagnosed with MS – the disease of Central Nervous System that hampers normal mobility. The society through various donors provides annual scholarships for MS to such individuals to ensure that the mobility in their lives remains smooth, especially for education needs. The National MS Society scholarship was started in 2003 and have MS scholarships of $68,000 in the same year. Since then the Multiple Sclerosis scholarship amount has grown due to the various contributions. The society distributed more than $1 million to more than 500 scholars in 2009. This averages to just over a $2,000 MS scholarship per individual.

The National MS Society with a vision to have the “World free of MS” is working actively to change the lives of the people affected by MS through research, community activities, advocacy and influence. The society has 50-state chapters and affiliations with government organizations and together it utilizes the resources to address the challenges of those affected by MS. Recently the society has committed more than $9 million for research activities to cure the disease & move towards the MS free world.

The annual application process for these scholarships for MS needs to be done online and is open from Oct 1 till Jan 15 every year. Dates might vary and hence can be checked online. The application is open for legal residents of the US and the first-time college freshmen only. Age is not a criterion for application but attending an accredited postsecondary school for the first time is. Due to the  health limitations the program does not require enrollment as full-time students but has a pre-defined criteria. The application is not to be done at the state chapters.

The society normally distributes $1000 to $3000 to each individual as per the students need for these disability scholarships. The application requires various documents to be provided that are reviewed during the selection process. The selection panel – staff from state chapters, nationalboard members and people with MS – review all the applications.

With more 500,000 people in the US affected due to MS, this disease impacts the lives of many more due to the dependency and other factors. The MS National Society, with the support from various donors, has brought an active change in the lives of many such individuals & families by providing various facilities including access to Education. Education as a basic necessity for growth is everyone’s need and providing the motivation to get the knowledge and skills is done by the MS Society through the National MS Society Scholarships. Getting the individuals to be mentally active first plays a big part to remove the mental block from the minds of the people impacted by this disease.

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By admin – December 15, 2009

The New American Association Health Disability Scholarship AAHD

AAHD Scholarship

AAHD Scholarship

If you have a documented disability, and you are or will be attending college, you need to know about the newest available scholarship – the American Association Health Disability Scholarship (AAHD). The first American Association Scholarship will be awarded in December of 2009.

The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship is funded by sales of the Disability and Health Journal (DHJ), which began publication in 2008. Because the AAHD scholarship is funded with these revenues, the amount that is available each year will vary, and the award amounts will vary – with each award expected to be under $1000. A scholarship committee has been formed to determine award amounts, and to determine the number of awards that will be granted, as well as to select the applicants who will be granted the awards.

While there are many requirements for eligibility for the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship, it is important to understand that those applicants who are not only disabled, but also who are planning to participate in programs of study that will lead to a career in disability research, disability policy, health promotion, public health, and disability studies will be most likely to win the awards.

The disabilities scholarships are available to graduate and under graduate students. You must have a documented disability, and you must provide the scholarship committee with that documentation. You must have graduated from high school, and be enrolled or accepted by a four year University in the United States, or a graduate school in the US. You must also be a citizen of the United States, or a legal resident, and you must plan to attend school full time.

When you apply for the American Association Scholarship Program, you must include a personal statement that cannot exceed three double spaced pages. This statement should include information regarding your educational and career goals, your personal history – including extra-curricular activities and achievements, and information as to why you should be selected for this award. Nobody else is allowed to write your personal statement for you.

You must additionally have three letters of recommendation. Of those three letters, one must be written by one of your teachers, and the second one must be from an academic advisor. The third should be from a pastor, a doctor, or any other person who can give the committee an idea of the type of person that you are. Of course, your high school transcript or college transcript will also be required. All applications must be received by the middle of November in order to be considered. Additionally, for promotional purposes for the disability scholarship program, you must agree to allow the AAHD to use your picture, name, and some information in the future.

It has long been the mission of the AAHD to improve the lives of those with disabilities, by contributing to research and public awareness, and the American Association Scholarship on Health and Disability is just another example of how important the organization is to those who have disabilities.

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By admin – November 2, 2009

Diabetes Scholarships for Tennis & College

Diabetes Scholarships for Tennis

Diabetes Scholarships for Tennis

The Donnelly Awards Scholarship Program presents college diabetes scholarships to four young people annually. World Team Tennis and Novo Nordisk, a major diabetic care and research company located out of Denmark sponsor these scholarships for diabetics. Tennis legend Billie Jean King who co-founded World Team Tennis helped to create these diabetic scholarships through the World Team Tennis charities. The awards are available to young people between the ages of 14 and 21 who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

The Novo Nordisk Renews Donnelly Awards Scholarship Program offers $15,000 annually in diabetes college scholarships. Two individuals will be awarded $5,000 scholarships and two others will receive $2,500 in diabetes scholarships. In order to be eligible for these diabetic scholarships not only must the young applicants have diabetes but they must also participate in tennis on a competitive level in tournaments or as part of a school program. The scholarships for diabetics can be used in three different areas. Of course they can be used for educational purposes if desired. In addition they can be used for diabetic medical care. The third option is to use the scholarships to develop his or her tennis skills.

Those whom are interested in applying must submit his or her application no later than May 1st of the scholarship year. Each applicant will have to supply two letters of recommendation from someone who can justify why they should receive a diabetes scholarship. In addition each applicant will have to write a short essay. This essay will describe the affect diabetes has played in his or her life. It is important to note any obstacles he or she has faced and how they managed to overcome them. All of this will be taken into consideration when awarding these college scholarships for diabetics.

The two $5,000 diabetes scholarships in tennis will normally be awarded to the winners at a World Team Tennis Professional Event during the month of July. Billie Jean King who has devoted countless hours and energy to ensuring these scholarships makes herself available on an annual basis to present the diabetic tennis scholarships. Billie Jean King created the tennis scholarships for diabetics in 1998 with the desire of encouraging those with diabetes to engage in a challenging lifestyle and participate in tennis in a competitive nature. The awards were named after tennis college champions Diane Donnelly Stone and Tracey Donnelly Maltby, sisters who excelled even though they were diagnosed with diabetes.

The Novo Nordisk Renews Donnelly Awards Scholarship Program is proud to award the $15,000 diabetes scholarships to young people annually who are living with diabetes and showing that the disease does not have the power to keep them down. Those interested should get an application by going to scholarships for diabetics. Remember that the application must be submitted no later than May 1st. Anyone who has diabetes and is in between the ages of 14 and 21 competes in tennis and would like to apply for this award should take advantage of the opportunity.

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By admin – October 7, 2009

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) Disabled Scholarships

The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Scholarships are presented to college seniors who have been registered members of the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) for at least one year. These dyslexia disabled scholarships for learning were established to recognize college seniors and the blind or visually impaired. RFB&D looks forward to honoring these young people for their outstanding leadership, enterprise, scholarship and service to others in their circle of life. The visually impaired scholarships for disabled have been offered since 1959. Each year nine lucky students who are carefully selected will be honored. The RFB&D presents the three top students with $6,000 each. The top three special honors recipients will get $3,000 each. Three other students will be honored with an award of $1,000 each. As with any scholarship for disabilities program there are certain criteria that must be meant.

First of all, an applicant must be legally blind. As mentioned above he or she must have been a member of the RFBD for at least one year. The applicant must have received a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited educational facility in the United States or its territories during the year in question. The student must have carried a 3.0 grade point average. All applications must be postmarked prior to April 6th. The deadline for this year has already passed. All three of the top winners must be prepared to attend an awards event whenever the said event is scheduled. All three of the top winners must also be prepared to act as a spokesperson for the RFBD as needed to promote and serve the program. Any costs related to this service will be taken care of by the RFBD.

The Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic is a non- profit, volunteer organization. They have become the educational library for a nation assisting those who suffer from visual impairment, Dyslexia or any disability that prevents an individual from reading standard print. The RFBD mission is to assist these individuals with the educational material required to offer them the opportunity for success. They have worked diligently to put textbooks onto tape so that those who are suffering from a visual disability can learn through listening. This amazing operation has made it possible for many to achieve goals they had thought were impossible. It has given the visually disabled the chance to succeed and integrate successfully back into society. For many it has been a dream come true.

Anne T. Macdonald founded the RFB&D over 6 decades ago when the nations war hero’s were coming home with sight inflicted disabilities. Mary P. Oenslager was one of her dear friends and associates. Mary first began donating money to the cause back in 1953. In 1959 she was instrumental in creating the Achievement Awards Program that exists today. Mary devoted her life to the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and the awards winners. Anne said it best when she said, “Education was a right, Not a Privilege”. Mary believed that as well. Today the Mary P. Oenslager Achievement Awards are given annually to those who share that same passion. To apply for these awards go to: Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD) Disabled Scholarships. You have worked hard so allow the RFBD to work for you.

 
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By admin – June 10, 2009

Unknown Disability Scholarships for Cancer

The Orange County Community Foundation in California sponsors the Michael A. Hunter Scholarships for Cancer Fund. These unknown disability scholarships for cancer are awarded to benefit individuals who are stricken with leukemia or lymphoma. These cancer scholarship awards can also be presented to children of those who suffer from this dreaded disease. The mission is to assist in improving life and opportunities for secondary education for those who have the disease, are children of those suffering from the disease or those who have lost parents to the disease.

These disability scholarships for cancer are offered each year nation wide to the individuals who fall under these circumstances. As with any scholarship program there are eligibility rules and criteria that have to be meant by interested applicants. Let’s explore some of them.

The Michael A. Hunter scholarship for cancer is available to high school seniors set to graduate, or college or university students that are attending accredited educational facilities. The applicants must be diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma, the children of a parent diagnosed with these diseases or the children of a non -surviving parent of these diseases. All students that are applying for the Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship must be carrying a 3.0 grade point average or better. These applicants must also establish the fact that they are in financial need. All applicants will have to provide a 600- word essay explaining how leukemia or lymphoma has had an affect on their lives. All applicants must have a note from a Doctor to confirm the disease diagnosis for them or their parents.

Typically the amount of a Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarship in cancer award will be around $1,000 to $2,500 dollars. Normally up to seven awards are issued per year. Applications were taken up until February 6th, 2009 for the upcoming years awards. The deadline has already passed for this year. However, you still have the opportunity to fill out an application for the year 2010.

The Orange County Community Foundation not only sponsors the Michael A. Hunter Memorial cancer scholarships, but assists many others in need as well. Their ‘See the Need, Seed the Change’ fund raising drive raised over $800,000 in March 2009 to assist more than 32 agencies in need of help. The foundation is a non-profit venue devoted to connecting those who donate and non-profit agencies so that life can be improved for those in the community. Through the help of many donations and endowments the foundation continues to sponsor and offer support for those who suffer all over the United States. Millions of dollars are raised annually.

The Michael A. Hunter Memorial Scholarships for cancer patients is a testimonial to those who have lost the battle with leukemia and lymphoma or continue to strive for success while undergoing treatment for it or have lost a parent to this terrible disease. Awards of $5,000 have been issued in the past. If you are interested in applying, go to unknown disability scholarships for cancer.

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By admin – June 8, 2009

Learning and Dyslexic Scholarships for Disabilities

The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Dyslexic scholarships for disabilities are issued each year to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) members. These members must be high school seniors with learning disabilities. The awards are presented in appreciation of outstanding leadership qualities, scholarship, enterprise and community service.

The first donation Marion Huber presented to the RFB&D back in 1959 was $200. By the time 1990 rolled around the donation had grown to more than $20,000. Marion was primarily concerned with the RFB&D’s outspoken desire to reach out to students suffering from learning impairments. She was able to see first hand the power of “Learning Through Listening” (LTL). She could easily see how it changed lives. It was with this in mind that she decided to endow the scholarships for students that suffer with learning & dyslexia and other impairments that hinder effective reading. Marion Huber made sure that her devotion to the disabilities scholarship would go on by establishing a permanent endowment.

The Marion Huber Listening Through Learning scholarships have been given out since 1991. They are awarded to six students who are selected by an appointed committee. The top 3 winners are awarded $6,000 each. The three special honors winners receive $2,000 each. Those who receive the three top awards must attend a special event to be announced in order to be presented with their scholarship for disabilities. In addition, the winners must be prepared to act as a RFB&D spokesperson and advocate whenever any local or national events arise. Of course all the costs related to these events will be taken care of by the RFB&D. Applications for these awards had to be turned in this year by April 6th. The deadline has passed.

It was Anne T. Macdonald, a member of the New York Public Library’s Women’s Auxiliary back in 1948 who coined the phrase “Education is a Right, Not a Privilege”. She had gotten many letters from soldiers returning home from the war with sight disabilities. They wanted to get on with their lives but most had no idea how to read Braille and it wasn’t always easy to find someone to read to them. They wanted to pursue college educations that were guaranteed by the GI Bill of Rights. Anne worked fast and pulled the women’s auxiliary together. The Recording for the Blind was established. They began recording textbooks on tape for the vision impaired to listen and learn too.

Over 60 years have passed and the mission is going strong. In 1995 the name was changed to the Recording For the Blind & Dyslexic or RRF&D. With over a quarter of a million members worldwide the organization has established international influence. The Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards continue to prevail even through touch economic times.

For those that are suffering from Blindness or Dyslexia remember “Education is a Right, Not a Privilege”. If you suffer from one of these disabilities, have been a member of the RFB&D for more than one year and feel you can meet the criteria necessary, fill out your application today for next years blind or dyslexic scholarships for students with learning disabilities. Anyone interested in applying for this award should visit:
Learning and Dyslexic Scholarships for Disabilities by the Marion Huber Learning Through Listening Awards.


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By admin – May 29, 2009