[Cabs-talk] FW: Free refurbished computers

[Michael Peterson]

        Thanks Tina. I forwarded this to my classmates in case someone needs 
it.
Mike

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From: "tina thomas " <tinadt at sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 11:00 AM
Subject: [Cabs-talk] FW: Free refurbished computers


> Subject: Free refurbished computers
>
>
>
> Hello All:
>
> I want to share this with all of you for your information, in case you or
> someone you know may be able to benefit.  I am passing on a link to a
>
> website for the Texas Center for the Physically Impaired (TCPI).  This
> organization has had, for 15 years, a program where for a $100 donation 
> they
> will provide individuals who are blind or visually impaired, living in the
> United States or Canada, with a computer.  The computer is a
>
> refurbished unit that includes keyboard, mouse, sound card, monitor and
> speakers.  They use Windows XP machines that they get donated from
> businesses.  The computer also includes a demo version of the
> Window-Eyes screen reader and a demo of the ZoomText screen
>
> magnification software.  If a recipient can use ZoomText, they are able
>
> to get a licensed version for free from TCPI; however, the same does not
>
> hold true for Window-Eyes.  This is thanks to AI Squared.  Also, there
>
> is a seven-tape tutorial on how to use the computer that is included.
>
> For more information, go to:
>
> HYPERLINK
> "http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html"http://www.handicapability.or
> g/computers.html
> .  You can also call
>
> 214-340-6328 (Voice).  The website doesn't list a TTY number.  You may
>
> also Dr. Langford, TCPI President about this program at
>
> boblang at airmail.net
> .  I do not know what sort of documentation of
>
> disability or anything like that they require.
>
>
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