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Cover Page P a g e 7 o f 2 4 <br /> <br />Briefly explain your proposed use of funds: <br /> <br />To the best of my knowledge and belief all information and data in this application is true and <br />current. The document has been duly authorized by the governing board of the applicant. <br /> <br /> <br />Signature: January 12, 2023 <br /> Executive Director Date <br /> <br /> <br />Signature: January 12, 2023 <br /> Board Chairperson Date <br /> <br />Application Signatures: Please submit a wet signature or electronic signature, MS Word cursive fonts are not <br />acceptable. <br />Funds are budgeted for software, research and development and staff training. Implementation of <br />the Program for Accessible Resources (PAR) trains our clients virtually in the use of assistive <br />technology. This program was a core part of our day-to-day operations during the pandemic and <br />continues to be. We are incorporating an additional program which offers internships for pre-med, <br />social services and psychology students. A guided and self-guided tour of tools for work in those <br />industries. <br />Operational Budget: <br />Staff: Instructors, Interpreters, IT Support, Student-Internships, Social Media Marketer etc. <br />cost approximately $33,000. <br /> <br />Technology: TrainingWare Licenses, Zoom Licenses, TeamViewer License, Web Maintenance, Cyber <br />& Liability Insurance, magnifiers, Tech Lab upgrades, for e.g., laptops, webcams, headsets, etc. <br />cost approximately $33,000. <br /> <br />Adaptive Software: Fusion (Speech Output), Dragon (Voice Input), ZoomText, Learning Disability <br />Software <br />cost approximately $17,000. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: D33CE11B-4D47-490F-AD8B-A92F0A8ECFE9