[Blindtlk] funding for assistive technology

Mon May 16 17:01:25 UTC 2016

For those that can do computer programming, sites like freelancer.com 
have work available for bid that can be done if you have a computer 
system and necessary software on it to meet the programming 
specifications.  At the end of it maybe you get paid and maybe not (you 
take a chance on honesty of those offering projects).  If you document 
your project work you'll have something for your portfolio whether or 
not you get paid and you'll also gain necessary experience.  This 
opportunity is not open to everyone but for those with a programming 
background may enable them to get funding without the need for 
organizations providing inferior product and that funding could get some 
very nice equipment too.  Only thing is, those getting s.s.i. and social 
security and other forms of assistance will need to do timely 
disclosures of any income earned with any of these projects regularly.

On Mon, 16 May 2016, Ericka via blindtlk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 12:39:58
> From: Ericka via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] funding for assistive technology
> 
> Thanks for the back up Justin!
>
> Ericka Short
> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."
>
> from my iPhone
>
>> On May 15, 2016, at 10:39 PM, justin williams via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Yeap, the individual does not have the money to use.
>> Other than that, they'd do what you sais.
>> Justin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via
>> blindtlk
>> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 10:49 PM
>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] funding for assistive technology
>>
>> I have the greatest respect for you Peter and your wife. However when you
>> don't have a job there's no money to squirrel away. The way you do things
>> the way I dream about.
>>
>> Ericka Short
>> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right."
>>
>> from my iPhone
>>
>>>> On May 15, 2016, at 9:40 PM, Peter Donahue via blindtlk
>>> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Good evening everyone,
>>>
>>>   Computers for the Blind has next to nonexistent tech support
>>> andrecycles back-dated equipment. We won't touch them with a 10-foot pole.
>>>
>>>   The best financial assistance we've found for buying assistive
>>> technology is that we create ourselves i.e. looking for ways to raise
>>> the needed funds and ceasing opportunities to do wo when they come
>>> your way. In the early days we depended on our state agency to buy
>>> assistive technology; the welfare approach. Today we buy it
>>> out-of-pocketthe the free enterprise approach.  We strongly urge others to
>> position themselves to do the same.
>>> Bitter experience taught us that it's far better to be incomplete
>>> control of the buying process than to hand it to others.
>>>
>>> Peter Donahue
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Ericka via blindtlk
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:26 PM
>>> To: S L Johnson; Blind Talk Mailing List
>>> Cc: Ericka
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] funding for assistive technology
>>>
>>> Sandra did they only have PCs for laptop? I'm looking for an apple. I
>>> don't get along with  PCs.
>>>
>>> Ericka Short
>>> "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always
>> right."
>>>
>>> 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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