VISIONQUEST 20-20 FM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 02/17/2017
General information
Organization VisionQuest 20/20
Contact First name Lisa
Contact Last name Glow
Contact e-mail lisa.glow@cox.net
Contact phone number 602-448-2270
Address
Street 4113 E. Pinchot Avenue
City Phoenix
State AZ
ZIP Code 85018
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Total grant amount request
50,000
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Because Every Child Deserves to See
NARRATIVE--VisionQuest 20/20: Promoting the Health and Educational Success of Arizona Children
Through Sustainable Vision Screening
1. The proposed program or project, and whether it is a new or continuing project:
Founded in 2003, VisionQuest 20/20 (VQ2020) is an Arizona nonprofit organization dedicated to the use
of technology for the early detection of vision disorders and preventable blindness in children to
promote educational success, vision health and quality of life. Vision health is the 4th leading public
health crisis for children in America today. VQ 20/20 is addressing this crisis by bringing modern, cost
effective, user-friendly vision screening technology to thousands of Arizona schoolchildren in grades K-
12 with use of the EyeSpy 20/20 computerized “video game.” Since its inception, VQ 20/20 has vision
screened more than 350,000 Arizona children in over 219 Arizona schools and community health
programs. In 2016, we vision screened more than 84,000 Arizona children.
The proposed project will build upon VQ 20/20’s success for Arizona children, taking our efforts to a new
level by:
1. Reaching 1000's more children with vision screening through public events, health fairs, and public
libraries. At least 1,000 children will be vision screened in 2017 through this outreach.
2. Continuing to implement the program in schools in need, reaching 20 new schools this year, 10 of
which would be supported with the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation's funding and receive 5 year licenses.
In just one year, 2,500 children would be vision screened- reaching 12,500+ children over 5 years.
3. Closing the Loop with Title 1 schools where EyeSpy 20/20 has been implemented to provide vouchers
for professional eye examinations and eyeglasses for children whose families do not have insurance or
the means to pay for corrective lenses. At least 100 children will receive this expanded service.
Funding of $50,000 from the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation will be specifically targeted to implement
EyeSpy 20/20 in 10 schools in medically underserved Arizona communities and to conduct vision
screening at 3-5 public events. Significant partnerships and relationships are already in place to expand
and enhance our reach and our impact. (See 4 below) The Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation would receive
recognition at community events as a champion for children's vision as well as would also recognition on
every vision report sent home to parents for every child at the 10 schools as the sponsor of the program.
2. The purpose of the program and how it meets one or more of Fort McDowell’s funding priorities:
Vision health is fundamental to all aspects of a child’s health, quality of life and educational success. In
fact, 80% of learning occurs visually, children unable to see clearly in school often suffer academically.
Although less obvious, many children diagnosed with attention related disorders have undiagnosed
vision problems, resulting in difficulty concentrating, slow reading, and procrastination – all of which
significantly hinder learning. VQ 20/20's vision screening and expansion goals are in alignment with the
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s commitment to support the overall health and educational needs of
children and lifelong success.
3. The need that the program aims to fulfill, the population targeted, and the estimated number of
people who will be served by the grant:
Childhood vision screening is directly related to preventive healthcare and a child’s education and
academic success. In the United States alone, every 6.5 minutes a child is diagnosed with irreversible
vision loss that could have been prevented with early detection and treatment. The Vision Council of
America estimates that 25% of children suffer from vision problems that could have been addressed or
eliminated if appropriate screening and follow-up had been in place upon entry to school. Additionally,
VisionQuest 20/20, 4113 E. Pinchot Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85018
1-888-MY-VQ2020 VisionQuest2020.org EIN 04-3747651

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low-income children and children experiencing problems in school are disproportionately affected by
vision problems. (Healthier Students Are Better Learners, 2010)
Arizona children are at particular risk because Arizona is 1 of 8 states in the nation that does not require
vision screening in schools. This leaves a significant health care gap for what is now the 4th leading
health crisis afflicting children. VQ 20/20 is the only Arizona nonprofit that is systematically addressing
this public health gap for children in Arizona public schools and low income communities. Our target
population are children in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Support from the Fort McDowell Yavapai
Nation will be utilized throughout Arizona to vision screen underserved children through expansion to
10 new schools and by expanded activities at public libraries, public health fairs and community events.
With the Tribes support, in 2017-18, approximately 2,500 new K-12 students will be screened in 10 new
schools (approx.250 children per school) and at least 200 children will be vision screened at new
community outreach events.
4. The partners in the program or project, and other entities providing funding and support (please
indicate whether the organization will be submitting applications to any other tribes):
Significant partnerships have been developed over the years, allowing us to take our efforts to the next
level.
1. The Phoenix Public Libraries have provided venue space for vision screenings at their libraries. They
are eager to take our partnership to a new level, offering even more screenings to children and will
publicize this program on their website. 2. Yuma Regional Medical Center - Will partner to provide vision
screenings to children participating in the Healthy Kids Program. 3. The Parsons Center for Pediatric
Dentistry and Orthodontics – Will partner to provide venue space for vision screenings at the Parsons
Center’s Community Health Fairs. 4. Grand Canyon University – Will partner to provide venue space for
vision screenings at the Canyon Cares/Arvizu NINOS Back-to-School Back-pack, Health and Safety Fair for
underserved children. 5. The Phoenix Chapter of the Delta Gamma Organization will provide dozens of
volunteers to perform vision screenings at schools, public libraries and community events. The Delta
Gamma's charitable focus has been children's vision for more than 60 years. 6. Global Source Rx (GSRX)
will provide eyeglasses at a significantly discounted cost, allowing VQ2020 to provide free eyeglass
vouchers to children in need.
VQ2020 has submitted a request to the Gila River Indian Community for $75,000 in 2017. Last year, the
Gila River Indian Community provided a $75,000 grant to expand into new schools in Maricopa County.
5. Timetable for implementation of the program or project:
October 2017–June 2018: Screen underserved children at public events, health fairs and public libraries
using EyeSpy 20/20; Implement EyeSpy 20/20 into 10 additional Arizona schools.
June-August 2018: Evaluate progress through data analysis and surveys and set goals for the 2018
school year; Continue screening of underserved children at public events, health fairs and in public
libraries.
August-October 2018: Schools continue vision screening with 10-year EyeSpy 20/20 licenses. Final
reports and impact results reported.
6. Signature of Maricopa County Official:
_________________________
Name, Title
VisionQuest 20/20, 4113 E. Pinchot Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85018
1-888-MY-VQ2020 VisionQuest2020.org EIN 04-3747651

Project
Budget
Budget Period: July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018
Proposed Budget Expense (list Amount Amount In-Kind contributions Total
each budget item) requested from requested Budget
Ft. McDowell or secured
Yavapai Nation from other
funders
1. EyeSpy 20/20 for 10 schools, $20,000 CloudScaper (developer $100,000
along with 5 year unlimited use of EyeSpy 20/20) is
licenses contributing $80,000 in
licensing Fees
2. 40 vision screening $2,200 $2,200
supply kits (4 kits per
school)
3. I.T. Program and $5,000 $5,000
Technology Support for
Schools and Community
Events
4. Vision Screener $5,000 $5,000
Trainings and Webinar
Training for Schools and
Community Events
5. Vouchers for 100 $15,000 $15,000
professional eye exams
and eyeglasses
6. Outreach and Volunteer $6,800 $20,000 $26,800
coordinator
7. Project Manager $11,000 $37,000 $48,000
7. Community screening event $9,000 $9,000
costs
Total Budget $50,000 $81,000 $80.000 $211,000
1. EyeSpy 20/20 5-year licenses for 10 schools: $20,000 requested. EyeSpy 20/20 vision screening
software is available to schools to purchase for approximately $2,000 per school annually; this
amounts to $100,000 total over the course of 5 years. Funding from Ft. McDowell will be used
to give 10 schools the software for 5 years, equaling 50 years of vision screening. Through our
unique relationship with the CloudScaper software company, developer of EyeSpy 20/20, they
will donate $80,000 in licensing fees over the course of 5 years.

2. 40 vision screening supply kits (4 kits per school): $2,200 is a one time purchase. Kits are
reusable each year. Each vision screening kits includes the following items: 1 - 10’ USB A-A
mouse extension cable, also used to measure screening distance, 1 pair of red/blue stereopsis
testing glasses, 1 pair of reversible occluding glasses, 1 - padded, clothe eye patch with elastic
band to occlude the eyes of children wearing eyeglasses, 1 - near stereopsis testing card, 1 -
translucent LEA Symbol response panel for use with special needs children.
3. I.T. Program & Technology Support: $5,000 requested. Providing on-site, and telephone and
electronic technical support is essential to ensuring coordination with school I.T. departments
and successful downloading of the EyeSpy 20/20 Program, integration with school information
systems, and use of the complete HIPAA-compliant database system by schools for the next 5
years.
4. Vision Screener Trainings and Webinar Training- $5,000 requested. VisionQuest 20/20 conducts
monthly webinar trainings as well as on-site vision screener training to ensure proper use of
the EyeSpy 20/20 program, ensures vision screenings are properly conducted and provides
training to properly manage student vision screening data in the HIPAA-compliant data
collection and reporting system
5. Vouchers for 100 professional eye exams and eyeglasses: $15,000 for one year has been
requested or secured from other funders. Our partnership with GSRX will allow us to provide
more than 100 children vouchers for professional eye examinations and corrective lenses at a
reduced cost of $25 per pair with $125 for exams by an eye care professional.
6. Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator: $6,800 requested. This position manages and facilitates
community vision screening events. Coordinates venues, recruits, trains and manages
volunteers, counsels parents/guardians on screening results, provides follow-up eye care
services information, prepares computers and sets up vision screening events.
7. Project Manager: $11,000 requested. This position coordinates with community partners,
oversees community and school vision screening project implementations and operations,
coordinates with school nurses, I.T. departments, Superintendents and Administrators.
Prepares contracts for school partnerships and program acceptance. Coordinates program
deployment and implementation, collects and analyzes screening results and data. Reports
follow-up results for students and conducts grant management and reporting.
8. Community Event Costs: $9,000. This amount requested or secured form other funders, includes
the costs for materials for the events for one year, such as volunteer sign-up software,
volunteer t-shirts, printing costs for posters and banners, parental information cards,
brochures, parental consent forms, educational materials and nametags, water and snacks for
volunteers, power strips and extension cords, computer paper, laser printer cartridges,
eyeglass wipes, cleaning supplies, clipboards, pens, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, stickers for
children.

January 23, 2017
Richard S. Tirendi
VisionQuest 2020
Dear Richard,
GSRx is pleased to support VisionQuest 20/20 in your efforts to bring better vision to underprivileged
children. To this end, we will provide complete children’s eyewear, including frame and impact-resistant
polycarbonate lenses, at a price of $25.00 per pair. The price may be higher for specialty eyewear. For
comparison purposes, the retail price for this eyewear is $79.00 per pair.
We appreciate your efforts, and we look forward to supporting you in this important work.
Sincerely,
Keith Posin
Executive VP
480-748-4545
kposin@gs-rx.com
GSRx Inc.
7440 E. Karen Dr., Suite 500, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-478-4545 (p) 480-478-4546 (f)
www.gs-rx.com www.properoptics.com