[nfbmi-talk] Computers for the Blind

[Terry D. Eagle]

For $100 for a desktop or $150 for a laptop, blind people can receive
computers from Computers for the Blind. Write for more information:

 

<mailto:info at computersfortheblind.net> 

 

 

Here is some more information for you about this offer .

 

The computers are a couple of years old, have been refurbished and have
Win-7-Pro. as the OS.  The harddrive is a minimum 80GB and the RAM is a
minimum 2 GB.  Both laptops and desktops are available.  The donation
required for a desktop is $100 and a laptop is $150, US check or money
order.  Shipments are made to Canada in addition to the USA.

 

 

The desktop comes with a flat screen monitor, keyboard, speakers, mouse and
all necessary cords and cables.

 

 

The screen reader NVDA (non-visual desktop access) which is a free program
is loaded on all units.  

 

 

If a client can use magnification, the 60-trial version of ZoomText is
included.  If a client wishes to purchase the licensed version, it is
available from AiSquared for our clients at the discounted price of $199.
with a 6-month payment plan.

 

 

In addition, there is a word processor, spread sheet program, MSE
anti-virus, other miscellaneous programs and some recorded books. 

 

 

 

If you wish to obtain a system from us, please complete the form below and
mail with your check or money order to Computers For The Blind, 3101 High
Plateau, Garland, TX 75044.  Once the donation is received, the computer is
usually shipped in 10-14 days.

 

 

 

Name:_______________________________________________________________________
____ 

 

 

Address:____________________________________________  Apt #
_______________________

 

 

City/State/Zip:_____________________________________________________________
_______

 

 

Phone #__________________________

 

 

email address:___________________________________

 

 

Which unit do you desire:  Laptop___ Desktop___ Need NVDA _____ZoomText____

 

 

Have you used a screen reader before:   Yes___ No ___ If yes, which
one:____________________

 

 

Have you taken or will you be taking classes in using the computer: Yes___
No___

 

 

If you have had training,
where:_______________________________________________________

 

 

Please be aware that we do not train clients in the use of the provided
software.  That is the responsibility of the client.   There are tutorials
loaded to help learn to operate the computer and use the software.