[Nd-talk] FW: [New post] Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the Blind to give the best computing experience to those who need it

Mon Jun 11 19:15:04 UTC 2018

Milton, this is really exciting news. Thank you for sharing. This
will change the technology landscape for blind people.

Jesse

On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 1:14 PM Milton Ota via Nd-talk <nd-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> *Subject:* [New post] Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the
> Blind to give the best computing experience to those who need it
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> Jonathan Mosen posted: "Introduction Nothing pleases us more than to learn
> how our technology has assisted our customers to realize their potential on
> the job, at school or in the community. We also regularly give back to the
> community by partnering with organizations serving t"
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> New post on *Freedom Scientific Blog*
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> <http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?author=4>
> *Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the Blind to give the best
> computing experience to those who need it* <http:///cftb/>
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> by *Jonathan Mosen* <http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?author=4>
> Introduction
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> Nothing pleases us more than to learn how our technology has assisted our
> customers to realize their potential on the job, at school or in the
> community. We also regularly give back to the community by partnering with
> organizations serving the blind community who make a difference. So, when
> we had the opportunity to partner with an organization that makes a
> difference by putting empowering technology in the hands of people who may
> otherwise not be able to obtain it, we thought it was the perfect fit.
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> That's why we're pleased to tell you about our partnership with Computers
> for the Blind.
> Common beginnings
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> Our organizations have similar beginnings. The company responsible for the
> creation and early development of JAWS, Henter-Joyce, was founded in part
> by a blind man, Ted Henter, who was blinded in a car accident. He decided
> that a future of possibilities lay in computing, and ultimately started his
> own company and screen reader to help make the world a more accessible
> place.
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> CFTB was founded by Bob Langford. Like Ted, he was also blinded in an
> accident, but at an earlier age. He was just sixteen. Bob earned a
> Doctorate's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation.
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> Eventually, he received his first computer and discovered how computers
> could overcome many obstacles. He wanted to share this gift with others and
> started what would become Computers for the Blind.
> What CFTB does
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> CFTB is a Non-Profit, volunteer organization devoted to providing
> computers to blind or visually impaired people. Inspired by the mission of
> their founder, they hope each person who is blind or visually impaired may
> experience the information age in a positive and productive manner. They
> believe, as I'm certain do those reading this blog, that technology opens
> new worlds and creates opportunity for greater personal freedom.
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> They refurbish donated computers and provide them pre-installed with
> Fusion for their clients. This means that when a CFTB computer arrives,
> it's all ready to plug in, switch on, and get started right away with the
> best screen reading and magnification options available, JAWS and ZoomText.
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> Any blind or visually impaired person in the United States can apply to
> CFTB for a computer, using the application form on their website. The
> process is clearly explained, and fact sheets are available.
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> David Jeppson, the Executive Director of Computers for the Blind says,
> "CFTB is very appreciative of Freedom Scientific for their generosity in
> donating such exceptional software to our consumers."
> Specifics of our partnership
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> As stated above, all computers now shipping from CFTB have Fusion
> preinstalled. This means you can run JAWS and ZoomText individually or
> separately depending on your requirements. The computers run Windows 10, so
> they can keep up-to-date with all the accessibility updates rolling out
> regularly.
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> We've enrolled CFTB as a partner in our Home Use program, meaning it will
> be easy for CFTB clients to keep the software current. Here's how it works.
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> When you turn on your PC from CFTB, you have a one-year fully functional
> license for Fusion, meaning you can run JAWS, ZoomText, or both at no cost
> for a year. After the first year, recipients will automatically be enrolled
> in our Home Use program and be able to purchase updates.
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> If you choose not to purchase updates after the first year, you can still
> run the products in 40-minute mode.
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> Once you're enrolled in the Home Use program, you are a full customer of
> the product you purchased, able to install your copy on multiple computers.
> More information
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> If you know of someone who doesn't yet have a computer and could benefit
> from one, you can find more information on *the Computers for the Blind
> website.* <https://www.computersfortheblind.net/>
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> *Jonathan Mosen <http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?author=4>* | June 11,
> 2018 at 1:54 pm | Categories: *Fusion*
> <http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?taxonomy=category&term=fusion>, *JAWS*
> <http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?taxonomy=category&term=jaws>,
> *ZoomText*
> <http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?taxonomy=category&term=zoomtext> |
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