[Nfbf-l] Be part of the World!

[Mark Tardif]

Hello, Jody,

Then it sounds like there may be ways around the expense issue, so I stand 
corrected.  However, people need to be more aware of these options and I 
still have a hard time with our saying it's that person's choice.  There may 
be plenty of good reasons why a person may not have a computer, for example, 
if you are a technophobe, like I am.  I suppose this is that person's 
choice, but there's something to be said for a little rebellion here.  I 
think to be forced to buy a computer when you don't feel comfortable with 
the idea for whatever reasons, well, I have a problem with that, more on the 
emotional than on the rational level, admittedly, but it took me forever to 
recognize the value of the Internet.  Why not just make a phone call, was my 
mantra.  Anyway, I still have a problem with the idea that people without 
computers and who for whatever reasons won't buy one should be deprived of 
information sources such as Newsline on the phone.  Just my humble opinion.

Mark Tardif
Welcome to my planet
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Be part of the World!


> Hello Mark,
>
> A blind person can get a computer from the Texas Access project for $100.
> There are also free screen readers available that work very well.  As for
> price, you can get a laptop for under $400 new not to mention what you can
> find on Craig's List.
>
> JODY
>
>
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