[Nfbf-l] Fw: [OrientationAndMobility] Computers for the Blind

[Sherri]

One of our chapter members sent me the following. This may be of use 
particularly to people who do not have a computer.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Robert L.Lessne Ph.D
SSent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 3:02 PM
Subject: FW: [OrientationAndMobility] Computers for the Blind






From: OrientationAndMobility at yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:OrientationAndMobility at yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:27 PM
Subject: [OrientationAndMobility] 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 
for $200. 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. The cost to the consumer is $100 for a 
desktop, $150 for a laptop. They make perfect Christmas or birthday presents 
from family and friends.



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 we 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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