[IL-Talk] FW: Computer Class

Thu Sep 17 03:37:14 UTC 2026

Also I'm just seeing people with disabilities. Our blind people welcome in
this thing? I mean because that the thing with the people with disabilities
is that's a real broad community. And they don't tell you if the computer
is a refurbished model. They don't tell you is it a brand new one. You know
they really are kind of vague as to what their intentions are. That's what
I got out of the thing.

Robert Hansen
Hansen.robert70 at gmail.com

On Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 8:31 PM Mark Peters via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hello all:
>
> All I am going to say is very interesting. Also, depending on the
> material, are they going to be able to teach it in a 6-week class. For BPN
> we used to have 6-week classes but then determined that 6-week classes were
> not sufficient for what we offer at Blind Professionals Network. Lastly,
> are the free computers going to have the appropriate amount of ram on them
> to run a screen reader/magnification software. I am very concerned about
> this class.
>
> Best,
>
> Mark R. Peters
> Assistive Technology Instructor
> Phone: 309-338-8102
> Email: mpetersats at outlook.com
> Book a meeting with me! Assistive Technology Support-Meet with Mark
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: IL-Talk <il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Leslie Hamric via
> IL-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1:58 PM
> To: dan.tevelde at comcast.net; il-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Leslie Hamric <lhamric930 at comcast.net>; ICB-L at acblists.org;
> il-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [IL-Talk] FW: Computer Class
>
> My concerns about this class or the following: if you get a free computer,
> would it be set up with the screen reader of your choice meeting Jaws or
> NVDA? Who is the person teaching this class and do they know what they're
> doing in terms of assistive technology? Maybe MOPD has resources that I'm
> not aware of.
> Leslie Hamric
> Cello and Braille Music Teacher
> Vice-President of National Federation of the Blind of Illinois At Large
> Chapter
>
>
> > On Sep 16, 2026, at 1:51 PM, Dan TeVelde via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > This might be of interest to people who live in Chicago. I don't need
> > the class so I didn't review the attached flyer. People might want to
> > contact MOPD directly if they have questions.
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> >
> > Dan
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> > From: Maureen Reid <Maureen.Reid at CHICAGOLIGHTHOUSE.ORG>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:28 AM
> > Subject: FW: Computer Class
> >
> >
> >
> > Wanted to share this in case it benefits you, or someone you know.
> >
> > Please see below.
> >
> >
> >
> > Maureen Reid
> >
> > Job Placement Counselor | Scholarship Coordinator  | Employment
> > Services
> >
> > Phone: 312.997.3655
> >
> > Fax: 312.445.3640
> >
> > <http://www.chicagolighthouse.org/> www.chicagolighthouse.org
> >
> > <https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoLighthouse/timeline/?ref=ts>
> > <https://twitter.com/ChiLighthouse>
> > <https://www.youtube.com/user/chicagolighthouse>
> > <https://instagram.com/chicagolighthouse/>
> > <
> https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-chicago-lighthouse-for-people-who-are-
> > blind-or-visually-impaired?trk=company_logo>
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Jocelyn Romasanta <Jocelyn.Romasanta at cityofchicago.org
> > <mailto:Jocelyn.Romasanta at cityofchicago.org> >
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:05 AM
> > To: Jocelyn Romasanta <Jocelyn.Romasanta at cityofchicago.org
> > <mailto:Jocelyn.Romasanta at cityofchicago.org> >
> > Cc: William Gevirtz <William.Gevirtz at cityofchicago.org
> > <mailto:William.Gevirtz at cityofchicago.org> >; Latosha Haywood
> > <Latosha.Haywood at cityofchicago.org
> > <mailto:Latosha.Haywood at cityofchicago.org> >
> > Subject: Computer Class
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > FREE 6-WEEK BASIC COMPUTER CLASS + FREE LAPTOP!
> >
> > MOPD, in partnership with Access Living, is hosting a free, 6-week
> > Basic Computer Skills class for Chicago residents with disabilities,
> ages 16- 59.
> > Those who complete the class w
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/complete+the+class+w?entry=gmail&source=g>ill
> get a free computer.
> >
> > The class will be held in person at Central West Community Center,
> > located at 2102 W. Ogden Avenue.
> >
> > Perks of the program:
> >
> > *                  Free 6-week course
> >
> > *                  FREE computer upon completion!
> >
> > *                  *FREE year of hotspot internet (*based on benefit
> program
> > enrollment)
> >
> > Important Dates & Schedule:
> >
> > *                  Registration Dates:
> >
> > o        October 1, 2026: 10 am- 12 pm
> >
> > o        October 8, 2026: from 10 am- 12 pm
> >
> > *                  Class Schedule: meets every Thursday for 6 weeks
> >
> > o        October 15: 10 am- 12 pm
> >
> > o        October 22: 10 am- 12 pm
> >
> > o        October 29: 10 am- 12 p
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/ober+29:+10+am-+12+p?entry=gmail&source=g>
> m
> >
> > o        November 5: 10 am- 12 pm
> >
> > o        November 12: 10 am- 12 pm
> >
> > o        November 18: 10 am- 12 pm
> >
> > Location: MOPD Central West Community Center, 2102 W. Ogden Avenue
> >
> > Eligibility:
> >
> > *                  16 to 59 years old
> >
> > *                  Live in Chicago
> >
> > *                  Have a disability
> >
> > *                  Skill Level: can use a computer to follow along with
> the
> > basic lessons
> >
> > Accessibility & Support:
> >
> > *                  Accommodations for equipment and interpreters can be
> > requested in advance. Please let us know what you need during your
> > screening.
> >
> > If you have clients who would be a good fit, please have them contact
> > us to complete their screening:
> >
> > *                  Phone:  (312) 746- 5773; prompt #3
> >
> > *                  Email: MOPDCareerCenter at cityofchicago.org
> > <mailto:MOPDCareerCenter at cityofchicago.org>
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