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Help Bearcats Waging Health Battles
In Perpetual Remembrance of Sarah Amend… And to Help Other Students Waging Health Battles
Sarah Amend, a UC student and proud Bearcat, lived for 21 short years. She battled her entire life, but always had a smile, even in the midst of her toughest challenges. Her foes were not people. She fought against Cystic Fibrosis, a double lung transplant, and time running out. She lived without the need or desire for pity, and her empathy & loving temperament always leaned towards assisting others.
In partnership with UC's Accessibility Resources Office, the Sarah Amend Accessibility Resources Fund was created to assist qualifying students with mental health problems: deafness or other hearing disorders; and physical, learning or intellectual disabilities who need academic accommodations or other specialized services.
We have many UC students that could use a hand-up and help with tuition, medical costs, mobility costs, therapy costs or a multitude of undefined needs deemed acceptable. The purpose is to give these students a fighting chance, in remembrance of Sarah's determination and struggle. Funds may be used toward, but are not limited to, tuition, fees, books, wheelchairs, crutches, and learning assistance tools.
$25
How can $25 make an impact?
• Aluminum crutches for students with physical/mobility impairments. • A wheelchair bag for students to transport their books, computers and other school necessities. • A slate, stylus and Braille paper for students with visual impairments or blindness to take notes.
$50
How can $50 make an impact?
• A white cane to allow visually impaired students to safely navigate. • A lighted magnifier for visually impaired students to use when reading class materials, directions, packaging and other small-print items. • A headset with microphone that allows a student to use voice-to-text software to write papers, as well as voice commands to control their computer without a keyboard or mouse.
$100
How can $100 make an impact?
• A monthly bus pass for students who have visual, physical or other disabilities preventing them from driving so they may get to class, work and home. • A wearable communicator to help students with Autism Spectrum Disorders communicate in class and on campus by utilizing prerecorded phrases.
$250
How can $250 make an impact?
• A smart pen that records lectures and matches it with handwritten notes for students who may have ADD/ADHD, learning, visual or cognitive impairments. • A voice amplifier for students with voice impairments to more easily communicate with faculty and fellow students. • Literacy software that aids reading and writing for students who may have dyslexia or other learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD or cognitive impairments.
$500
How can $500 make an impact?
• An iPad with adaptive keyboard and applications to aid in communicating for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, communication, physical and hearing impairments. • Sip & Puff Switch System that allows students with limited or no motor capability to use switch-operated devices such as computers, augmented communication devices and wheelchairs. • A wheelchair-accessible desk for a student’s classroom or dorm room.
