Spectrum / Issue 24
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GRANTS & PUBLICATIONS SECTION 03
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Exercise Grant Scheme 2012 Details to be Announced in January The Exercise Grant Scheme was once again a huge success in 2011, with over 230 grants being awarded to adults and children with CF. CFAI committed a total of €60,000 to the scheme this year with grants being awarded for a range of activities including swimming, horse-riding and gymnastics lessons, trampolines, gym memberships, weights and rowing machines to name but a few! Details on application procedures and deadline dates for the Exercise Grant Scheme in 2012 will be announced in the next edition of Spectrum.
Guide to Third Level Education for PWCF Now Available! The ‘Guide to Third Level Education for PWCF’ is now available on the CFAI website. It contains up to date information on application procedures for students with disabilities considering entering third level, and outlines financial supports available through, for example, the student grant scheme, back to education allowance and other bursaries, funds and scholarships. The Guide also has tips for finding accommodation if you are moving away from home for the first time, and some PWCF have also provided accounts of their experiences in college. Please contact the National Office if you would like a copy posted to you.
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