[Blindtlk] funding for assistive technology

[Ericka]

Sandra did they only have PCs for laptop? I'm looking for an apple. I don't get along with  PCs.

Ericka Short
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 from my iPhone

> On Feb 24, 2016, at 8:38 AM, S L Johnson via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello:
> 
> I do not know of any free source for a computer but, there is a very low 
> cost program.  Computers For The Blind www.computersfortheblind.com.  They 
> will sell you a used computer that has been refurbished and loaded with 
> Windows 7 professional and some free software, including screen enlargement
> magnifier and screen reading software.  A desktop is $110 and a laptop is 
> $150.  I got a laptop last fall and so far, it is working fine.
> 
> Sandra Johnson
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: justin williams via blindtlk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 7:29 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Cc: justin williams
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] funding for assistive technology
> 
> No, it is not for me; the person is not at voc rehab.
> Justin
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris
> Nusbaum via blindtlk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 7:01 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chris Nusbaum <cnusbaumnfb at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] funding for assistive technology
> 
> Have you tried getting funding from your rehab agency? Your state may also
> have a technology assistance program through your department of disabilities
> or your library for the blind. Finally, you might try getting a grant from a
> local Lions Club or another local service organization. Sorry I can't help
> with the cane question; the only source for folding canes I know of is
> Ambutek (the manufacturer,) which sells them for about $30 to $40.
> 
> Chris Nusbaum
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Feb 23, 2016, at 5:00 PM, justin williams via blindtlk
>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone know where to get free laptops, or funding for assistive
>> technology.  Also, other than the free white cane program, of which I
>> am familiar, does anyone know where to get free or very cheap folding
> canes?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Just whatever you fine folks know is going to work.
>> 
>> Thanks ahead of time.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Justin
>> 
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