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Yes, they will purchase Braille displays. I will be getting some
type of Braille display. I have not decided yet. I believe the
individual decided against an ipad for me because she said it was
for people with low vision and not for individuals totally blind.<br>
Janice<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/21/2013 10:13 AM, Marsha Drenth
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<div>Pennsylvania isn't even starting until May. I have already
contacted them. </div>
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<div>I have an Iphone already, can't use the phone to make calls
on anymore. So I text or email. Will this program purchase
braille displays for the Iphone? I have the data plan already. </div>
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<div>Thanks, <br>
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Marsha drenth
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On Mar 21, 2013, at 9:56 AM, Scott Davert <<a
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<div>Hi Janice.</div>
<div>Depending on what exactly you are trying to do, an iPod
may be a better bet for you. No data charges come with it,
but you also do not get cell service with it. But if you're
always connected to Wifi, that doesn't really matter. The
other draw-back to an iPod is that it doesn't vibrate. So it
really depends on what you want out of the device as far as
what you'll pay.</div>
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<div>Hope this helps,</div>
<div>Scott<br>
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On Mar 21, 2013, at 9:35 AM, Janice Toothman <<a
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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
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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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On Mar 20, 2013, at 10:01 PM, David Andrews <<a
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Jernigan Institute<br>
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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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