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I just had my assessment and found out that they do not pay for the
data plan that is required for the Iphone often needed for many
deaf-blind communication devices. I am in the process of finding out
how expensive that would be to add it to my existing phone account,
since I think that having it and the Braille Sense U-2 from Hims
would be of great benefit to me.<br>
Janice<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/21/2013 12:17 AM, Scott Davert
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<div>It would appear National doesn't monitor this mailing list. I
sent out info when this program was first authorized last
summer. Anyway, I would encourage anyone who meets the criteria
below to get in contact utilizing the website or by calling the
phone number provided. After next year, we do not know whether
there will be an extension to the pogram's funding, so you may
want to get in on this now.</div>
<div>One thing that many people have asked about NDBEDP is whether
or not internet service or data plans are also covered. In NY
and a few other states that I know of, the individual is
responsible for covering this cost. They will, however purchase
things like computers, braille displays, screen magnification
software, iDevices, etc. I'm not officially associated with the
program itself other than that I train professionals in the
field, but I do refer people quite often in my current job.</div>
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<div>Scott<br>
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On Mar 20, 2013, at 10:01 PM, David Andrews <<a
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Jernigan Institute<br>
<br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND<br>
<br>
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) would like to pass
along the
following information to its members who are deaf-blind. We
encourage all
NFB members to share this information about the National
Deaf-Blind
Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), promoted by
iCanConnect, a
program established by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) to
distribute assistive technology to people with combined
hearing and
vision loss who require special equipment to make a phone
call, send an
e-mail or access the Internet.<br>
<br>
Working in conjunction with the FCC, Perkins School for the
Blind, the
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
(HKNC),<b>
</b>iCanConnect will connect people who are deaf-blind with
the proper
equipment and training on how to utilize it. iCanConnect was
mandated by
the 21<sup>st</sup> Century Communications and Video
Accessibility Act
and provides a wide range of hardware, software and
applications to suit
the varying communications technology needs of people who have
hearing
loss plus visual impairment.<br>
<br>
Who can benefit from iCanConnect ? Here are just a few
examples.
<br>
<br>
· A recent college graduate who is deaf-blind and wants to use
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://Monster.com">Monster.com</a>
to search for a job <br>
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· A young girl with combined hearing and vision loss who wants
to use
Skype to connect via sign language with her grandmother <br>
<br>
· A man who has lost sight and hearing as a result of aging
and wants to
use e-mail and Facebook to reconnect with friends and family<br>
<br>
Who is eligible?<br>
<br>
Any individual who meets the definition of deaf-blindness in
the HKNC Act
and has an income that does not exceed 400 percent of the
federal poverty
level can qualify to receive telephone, advanced
communications, and
information services equipment. <br>
<br>
Communication is essential for staying healthy, holding a job,
managing a
household, and participating in the community. If you know
someone who
might benefit from the iCanConnect program, please call
1-800-825-4595 or
visit the new Web site,
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.iCanConnect.org">www.iCanConnect.org</a>.<br>
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