[Gopbc] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] PRESS RELEASE: computers w/licensed copies of JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText $60 off for persons on SSI/SSDI - Nationwide

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More good news out of Computers for the Blind.

 

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Subject: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] PRESS RELEASE: computers
w/licensed copies of JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText $60 off for persons on
SSI/SSDI - Nationwide

 

Colleagues,

 

The below press release is from Computers for the Blind. I have not
personally spoken with anyone who has used their service, but from what I
read, this may be a useful resource for our members.

 

If anyone has other information to share, pro or con, it would be
appreciated.

 

Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

Computers for the Blind (CFTB) has access to additional grant funds to again
offer computers for $60 off regular price. Here are the details:

*	Eligible persons include persons on SSI or SSDI due to blindness.
Copy of Social Security  reward letter required. 
*	Grant also includes parents of legally blind children or youth.
Required documentation is an e-mail from the TVI or caseworker stating that
the child needs a computer, would benefit from it, and purchasing a new
computer with the expensive software would create a hardship on the family.
No eye reports or income verification needed. 
*	These are desktop computers w/larger screens, and a home edition
license of JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText of the client's choice. Price includes
JAWS training bundle.
*	Cost for grant covered desktops is $70.   The only persons eligible
for a grant covered laptop is a college student that is currently taking
classes on campus. Proof required. Cost for laptop under the grant is $125.
*	See article in AccessWorld for more details:
http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pubnew.asp?DocID=aw190703

 

Customer Service: 214-340-6328

Now offering customer service & tech support in English & Spanish. Computers
now ship within 2 weeks. 

 

Sincerely,

David Jeppson

Executive Director

Computers for the Blind

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