Physical Limitations Won't Keep Elmhurst Resident From Pursuing Degree

Elmhurst resident Nicole Yarmolkevich was awarded a scholarship by Blind Service Association president, Professor Ann Lousin, at BSA’s recent annual meeting.  

Yarmolkevich, who is visually impaired, is pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology.  

BSA, located at 17 N. State Street in Chicago, is a nonprofit organization that helps people who are blind and visually impaired achieve their personal and professional goals. Every year BSA awards 20 to 30 scholarships, ranging from $750 to $3,000, to young people planning to attend a professional school, college or university. Applications are judged according to academic merit and evidence of community service.

Some other programs and services offered free of charge by volunteers at BSA include:

• One-to-one reading. Trained volunteers read any type of written material to clients, something the association is best known for
• Various support groups broken down by age and gender
• Low vision consultations
• Referral services to get immediate answers to whatever the needs might be

For information, visit the BSA website.