[NFBofSC] Computers for the Blind: Information and Fact Sheet

Steve & Shannon Cook cookcafe at sc.rr.com
Thu Jun 4 23:31:33 UTC 2020


>>
>> I wanted to pass on some information regarding an organization called 
>> Computers for the Blind, located in Richardson, Texas. Computers for 
>> the Blind sells refurbished desktop and laptop computers to consumers 
>> who are blind or visually impaired. These computers come with Windows 
>> 10 along with a license for either JAWS or Zoomtext, depending on 
>> whether you need a screen reader or a screen magnification program. 
>> This license allows you to use either JAWS or Zoomtext for one year. 
>> After the initial first year you can then purchase the home annual 
>> license of either JAWS or Zoomtext, which costs $90.00 per year for 
>> JAWS or $80.00 per year for Zoomtext.
>>
>> What follows is the phone number and the fact sheet for Computers for 
>> the Blind.
>>
>> Web site:
>> https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww
>> .computersfortheblind.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cceb1d1e8312a44cef2
>> b308d808cd6158%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637269025
>> 471205506&sdata=eYSl%2B%2BzuF%2FO66CLrWLJwNd3gLekp6Jgx%2B%2FscBJI
>> AISU%3D&reserved=0
>> 214-340-6328
>>
>>
>> Fact Sheet
>>
>>
>> Computers for the Blind
>> 1201 S Sherman St, Suite 206
>> Richardson, TX 75081
>> (214) 340-6328
>> computersfortheblind.org
>> Revised March 2020
>> Computers for the Blind Fact Sheet
>> Computers for the Blind is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization 
>> located in Richardson, TX. We provide refurbished computers with 
>> assistive technology to persons who are blind or have low vision. 
>> Free shipping in USA. No income or age requirements. Agency P.O.’s 
>> accepted.
>> Processing Fee:
>> • Desktop - $130
>> • Laptop - $185
>> • Ask about grants that lower the cost of computers, and how to save 
>> $20 by excluding the monitor from your desktop What You Get:
>> Installed Software (Installed and activated) • Windows 10 Pro 
>> Operating System • Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox Browsers • 
>> LibreOffice (Microsoft Office compatible suite) • 388 Electronic 
>> Books (Project Gutenburg) • Various Help Files: PC setup 
>> instructions, tutorials and FAQ articles Desktop Base Configuration • 
>> Dual Core Processor @ 2GHz or better, 4GB RAM, 120GB Hard Drive • 
>> Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse, DVD Drive, Necessary Cords • Monitor: 19” 
>> standard Desktop Upgrades • Large Monitor (24”) - $25 • Storage: 
>> 120GB SSD - $40, 500GB HDD - $40, 1TB HDD - $70 • Memory: 6GB - $35, 
>> 8GB - $45 • WIFI Capability - $15Unlabeled graphicCFTB FACT SHEET – 
>> PAGE 2 Revised March 2020 Laptop Base Configuration • Core i3 
>> Processor or better, 4GB RAM, 120GB SSD, WIFI Capable • Screen Size: 
>> 14” standard Laptop Upgrades • Large Screen (15”) - $15, External 
>> Monitor (24”) - $25 • Storage: 500GB HDD - $40, 1TB HDD - $70 • 
>> Memory: 8GB - $45, 16GB - $75 Assistive Software (Installed and 
>> activated) • JAWS 2020 Screen Reader OR • ZoomText 2020 Screen 
>> Magnifier/Reader o Includes a one-year license to desired program, 
>> and access to the Home Annual License afterwards. Requires an email 
>> address to activate and access the licensing portal.
>> • The JAWS Training Bundle, which helps users master using JAWS • 
>> Typio demo version, Accessibyte
>> (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww
>> .accessibyte.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cceb1d1e8312a44cef2b308d808c
>> d6158%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637269025471205506
>> &sdata=z0%2Fyswo%2B4Ac93AfHt3lRoBGeEBbTtLYYlipu3nd6wYw%3D&res
>> erved=0) Licenses available through our partners • Typio, Accessible 
>> Typing Tutor - $10 (90% off) Speak with Customer Service to purchase 
>> TO ORDER A COMPUTER, CONTACT US AT
>> 214-340-6328
>> service at computersfortheblind.orgservice@computersfortheblind.org
>> https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.
>> computersfortheblind.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cceb1d1e8312a44cef2b
>> 308d808cd6158%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C6372690254
>> 71205506&sdata=42kA%2FYSb%2FCtHcx5WHS8O8hatMJqQmD6V8OEpco4LNSs%3D
>> &reserved=0
>>
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