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

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!
Received today from Fredric K. Schroeder, President, World Blind Union.

Wanted to share and hopefully, you will share with others.
Joe Ruffalo

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The below press release is from Computers for the Blind.
Please share with others.


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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