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

[Cook, Steve]

Steve Cook, CPM
Assistive Technology Consultant
SC Commission for the Blind
1430 Confederate avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-8788
Fax: (803) 898-8882
E-Mail: steve.cook at sccb.sc.gov

PRESS RELEASE- please share widely with consumer organizations and others within your network

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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