[NFBF-Miami-Dade] Fwd: [NFBF-Leaders] PRESS RELEASE: computers w/licensed copies of JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText $60 off for persons on SSI/SSDI - Nationwide

[Jorge Hernandez]

Thank you

Jorge Hernandez 

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> From: Denise via NFBF-Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> Date: July 21, 2018 at 11:25:36 AM EDT
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> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: [NFBF-Leaders] PRESS RELEASE: computers w/licensed copies of JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText $60 off for persons on SSI/SSDI - Nationwide
> Reply-To: NFB of Florida List for Leaders <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>
> 
> FYI
> 
> With love, hope, & determination, 
> Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida 
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> 
>> From: Fred
>> 
>> Colleagues,
>>  
>> The below press release is from Computers for the Blind. I have not personally spoken with anyone who has used their service, but from what I read, this may be a useful resource for our members.
>>  
>> If anyone has other information to share, pro or con, it would be appreciated.
>>  
>> Fredric K. Schroeder, Ph.D.
>>  
>>  
>> PRESS RELEASE
>> Computers for the Blind (CFTB) has access to additional grant funds to again offer computers for $60 off regular price. Here are the details:
>> Eligible persons include persons on SSI or SSDI due to blindness. Copy of Social Security  reward letter required.
>> Grant also includes parents of legally blind children or youth. Required documentation is an e-mail from the TVI or caseworker stating that the child needs a computer, would benefit from it, and purchasing a new computer with the expensive software would create a hardship on the family. No eye reports or income verification needed.
>> These are desktop computers w/larger screens, and a home edition license of JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText of the client’s choice. Price includes JAWS training bundle.
>> Cost for grant covered desktops is $70.   The only persons eligible for a grant covered laptop is a college student that is currently taking classes on campus. Proof required. Cost for laptop under the grant is $125.
>> See article in AccessWorld for more details: http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pubnew.asp?DocID=aw190703
>>  
>> Customer Service: 214-340-6328
>> Now offering customer service & tech support in English & Spanish. Computers now ship within 2 weeks.
>>  
>> Sincerely,
>> David Jeppson
>> Executive Director
>> Computers for the Blind
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