[nfbwatlk] FW: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program

[Becky Frankeberger]

I could write a book on how it is handled or not handled in WA. I am going
on ten months waiting for a computer from this program. I was evaluated in
February 2013. I had this old lady computer for six years and have had it
fixed three four times.  So yes, I truly need a new one to communicate, sy.

Most deaf blind in other States have only a two three month wait after
evaluation. It isn't working wel in Washington.  Be so glad people you do
not have to deal with the Offfice of the deaf in Washington.  

I filed a complaint which did nothing, apparently, in September. I can get
that exact date as I saved everything in my husband cloud thing.

Becky Frankeberger 
Shelton, WA
 


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Subject: [nfbwatlk] FW: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program



From: Elizabeth Bass [mailto:ebass at seattledbsc.org]
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 11:33 AM
Subject: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program

Dear Deaf-Blind Community & Friends,

This is important information about communication equipment that you might
be able to receive. Please read carefully. The attached flyer and the
information below are the same.
For more information or to apply, contact Angela Theriault at
atheriault at seattledbsc.org<mailto:atheriault at seattledbsc.org> or
206-257-2754.

Smiles,
Elizabeth Bass
DBSC Admin Assistant
:)
FLYER TEXT:
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP)

The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
(CVAA) authorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide up
to $10 million annually for local programs to distribute communication
equipment to low-income deaf-blind individuals. The goal is to provide them
access to communication tools like email, text, and call using modern
technology to interact with the world as an involved member of society.

Types of FREE Equipment Available:
*         Braille Devices: Braille Display & BrailleNote
*         Computers & Tablets
*         Software: ZoomText, Jaws, Window-Eyes, etc.
*         Phones: Smartphones, Amplified Phones, Cap Tel, etc.

Hearing & Visual Loss Prerequisites:
1. Have a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with
corrective lenses, or a field defect such that the peripheral diameter of
visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees, or a
progressive visual loss having a prognosis leading to one or both these
conditions.
2. Have a chronic hearing impairment so severe that most speech cannot be
understood with optimum amplification, or a progressive hearing loss having
a prognosis leading to this condition.

Income Eligibility:
Applicant must meet income requirements that do not exceed 400 percent of
the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Example: below $44,680 for 1 person or
$60,520 for 2 people.

Contact Angela Theriault at
atheriault at seattledbsc.org<mailto:atheriault at seattledbsc.org> or
206-257-2754 at the Deaf-Blind Service Center for more information or to
apply.