[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

[John]

Thanks Mr. President.  jj

 

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Subject: [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

 

 

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

With love, hope, & determination, 
Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida 

(305)972-8529

president at nfbflorida.org

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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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