[Ct-nfb] FW: PRESS RELEASE-Consumers on SSI can receive a CFTB computer for $40 through a grant

Elizabeth Rival erival at comcast.net
Thu Apr 2 14:38:14 UTC 2015


 

 

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Subject: FW: PRESS RELEASE-Consumers on SSI can receive a CFTB computer for $40 through a grant

 

From: djeppson at computersfortheblind.net [mailto:djeppson at computersfortheblind.net] 
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 10:15 AM
Subject: PRESS RELEASE-Consumers on SSI can receive a CFTB computer for $40 through a grant

 

 

Please share with consumers, consumer organizations, and staff.  

 

Press Release

Consumers on SSI can receive a CFTB computer for $40 through a grant from the Delta Gamma Foundation

 

 <http://www.computersfortheblind.net/> Computers for the Blind (CFTB) a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization located in Richardson, TX is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Delta Gamma Foundation to provide 75 accessible desktop computers and monitors for $40 to persons who are on SSI due to their blindness. The regular fee for a desktop is $110.  Laptops are $160.

These refurbished computers come installed with the following accessibility software: 

·         NVDA Screen Reader  <http://www.computersfortheblind.net/www.nvda-project.org/> www.nvda-project.org/

·         JAWS Screen Reader  <http://www.freedomscientific.com/> www.freedomscientific.com,  (FS) trial version

·         Licensed copy of MAGic w/out speech Screen Magnification software valued at $395 by FS

·         TypeAbility Typing Tutorial,  <http://www.yesaccessible.com/> www.yesaccessible.com, trial version

·         Larger monitors for those with low vision

For questions or to request a computer contact Computers for the Blind at 214-340-6328 or  <mailto:info at computersfortheblind.net> info at computersfortheblind.net. Go to  <http://www.computersfortheblind.net/> www.computersfortheblind.net  for details on computer specs and additional free software.

Shipping is free and computers are generally mailed within one week of receipt of $40 check and award letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) showing proof of SSI based on blindness. 

CFTB also received a grant from the Delta Gamma Foundation to provide 25 TypeAbility Typing Tutorial licenses for $25.00 each for CFTB consumers. These retail for $150 and are normally available to CFTB consumers for $50.00.   To obtain a license, contact YesAccessible.  Consumer will need to send them a check for $25, a copy of their award letter from the SSA showing proof of SSI based on blindness, and their CFTB ID number found in “my documents” on their CFTB computer.  <http://www.yesaccessible.com/> www.yesaccessible.com, 626-358-5750,  <mailto:info at yesaccessible.com> info at yesaccessible.com.  

Please note that consumers must choose between the computer grant and the TypeAbility Grant.  Finally, only SSI recipients are eligible for the grants, not SSDI recipients.  

 

David Jeppson - Executive Director
Computers for the Blind -  <http://www.computersfortheblind.net/> www.computersfortheblind.net
 <mailto:djeppson at computersfortheblind.net> djeppson at computersfortheblind.net 

 

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