[Nfb-new-hampshire] Fw: ] Computers for the Blind

[Ed Meskys]

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Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 3:40 PM
Subject: FW: ] Computers for the Blind


Hi folks, just an FYI..

 

Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 11:24 AM
To: oandm at lists.aerbvi.org
Subject: [OandM] Computers for the Blind

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

It is my pleasure to introduce you to Computers for the Blind (CFTB). 

Who we are: 

Computers for the Blind (CFTB) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 volunteer organization located in Richardson, TX.

 

What we do:

We provide accessible computers to persons who are blind and visually impaired so that they can have:

-The independent ability to conduct activities of daily living such as personal reading, management of finances, and maintenance of household records.

-Personal and private communications with friends, family, health care professionals and business associates. 

-A virtual learning environment where information resources are just a finger-tip away. 

-Improved employment opportunities through the development of knowledge, skills, and marketable abilities.

 

How we do it:

We collect donated laptop and desktop computers from businesses and individuals. Skilled volunteer computer technicians wipe them clean and install screen reader software (NVDA). Upon request we provide larger monitors and/or a trial version of Zoomtext. The full version is available at a significant discount. E-mail and word processor software are part of the software library along with simple accessible tutorials on how to operate the accessible software. We currently ship about 70 computers a month throughout the country and have already shipped over 6,000 computers. We ship a minimum Dual Core 1.8 GHz, with1.5 GB memory and 80 GB hard drive. Occasionally we are able to ship Pentium 4 3.0 GHz systems.

 

Who can get a computer:

Anyone with a visual impairment who is serious about using it and is willing to commit to the learning process. 

These computers are ideal for persons who want/need a computer but the purchase of one through a state vocational rehabilitation agency is currently not available. We can partner together to meet the needs of your consumers/clients. Please consider referring us to someone who could benefit from one.

 

For general inquires or to request a computer, contact us at: 

Computers for the Blind

214-340-6328

info at computersfortheblind.net

 

Please share with others in your networks.

 

Respectfully,

David Jeppson, COMS, M.Ed

Executive Director
Computers for the Blind
djeppson at computersfortheblind.net

www.computersfortheblind.net

www.expertsonblindness.com
http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/davidjeppson (join my network)
214-293-8819

 

 
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