




September 16, 1996



Dear Colleague:

VATS-SE cordially invites you to participate in our sixth annual Creative Initiative Grant Award
program.  The purpose of the program is to reach un-served and/or under-served Virginians of all
ages with disabilities. 

The program will fund projects that plan to:  (1)  promote independence, productivity, and
quality of life through improved access to assistive  technology products, services and
information,  (2) stimulate creative assistive technology initiatives and strategies at the
community, regional or systems level,  and (3) emphasize initiatives which support systems
change and advocacy activities.

We have scheduled a Bidders Conference on Friday, October 18.  The conference is being held to
answer all of  your  questions that will hopefully  assist you in preparing your grant application.

                    Creative Initiative Grant Award Bidders Conference
                    Richmond Room at Webb Center
                    Old Dominion University
                    Norfolk, Va 23529

                    Friday, October 18, 1996
                    10am - 12:00pm


Please  RSVP no later than Wednesday,  October 16, 1996.   To register please call
Bob Krollman at  804 662-9990.


We are looking forward to seeing you.








