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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0088CC" vlink="#0088CC"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Freedom Scientific Blog <donotreply@wordpress.com> <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 11, 2018 12:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> mota1252@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [New post] Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the Blind to give the best computing experience to those who need it<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#DDDDDD'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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" <o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;min-width: 320px'><tr><td style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='max-width:768.0pt;background:white'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#43A4D0'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:#EFEFEF;border:none;border-bottom:solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt'><tr><td style='border:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.8pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.05in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px!important;margin:20px!important'><span style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#464646;font-weight:normal'>New post on </span><strong><span style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#464646'>Freedom Scientific Blog</span></strong><span style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#464646;font-weight:normal'> <o:p></o:p></span></h2></td><td style='border:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0088CC;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img width=32 height=32 style='width:.3333in;height:.3333in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D40186.050B2950" alt="Image removed by sender."></span><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0088CC'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white'><tr><td style='padding:15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt 15.0pt'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td nowrap valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?author=4"><span style='color:#2585B2;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=50 height=50 style='width:.5208in;height:.5208in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image002.jpg@01D40186.050B2950" alt="Image removed by sender."></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555'><a href="/cftb/"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the Blind to give the best computing experience to those who need it</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888'>by <a href="http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?author=4"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>Jonathan Mosen</span></u></a> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><div style='margin-top:12.0pt'><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.8pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.05in;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>That's why we're pleased to tell you about our partnership with Computers for the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.8pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.05in;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Common beginnings<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.8pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.05in;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>What CFTB does<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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."<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.8pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.05in;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Specifics of our partnership<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>If you choose not to purchase updates after the first year, you can still run the products in 40-minute mode.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:4.8pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.05in;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>More information<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>If you know of someone who doesn't yet have a computer and could benefit from one, you can find more information on <a href="https://www.computersfortheblind.net/"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>the Computers for the Blind website.</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div style='border-top:solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt;border-right:none;padding:11.0pt 0in 11.0pt 0in;margin-top:3.0pt;overflow:hidden'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:160%'><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:160%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999'><a href="http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?author=4"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>Jonathan Mosen</span></u></a></span></strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;line-height:160%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#999999'> | June 11, 2018 at 1:54 pm | Categories: <a href="http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?taxonomy=category&term=fusion"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>Fusion</span></u></a>, <a href="http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?taxonomy=category&term=jaws"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>JAWS</span></u></a>, <a href="http://blog.freedomscientific.com/?taxonomy=category&term=zoomtext"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>ZoomText</span></u></a> | URL: <a href="https://wp.me/s94NCs-cftb"><u><span style='color:#2585B2'>https://wp.me/s94NCs-cftb</span></u></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:0in'><tr><td width=10 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