[Njtechdiv] Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the Blind

[Andy]

I was just about to send this!
It's also worth noting that this gives you Fusion (i.e. ZoomText AND JAWS).




> On Jun 11, 2018, at 3:10 PM, Mario Brusco via Njtechdiv <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hot off the press...
> 
> This is pretty cool. For those of us who already have Jaws, it's 
> probably not a big deal, but still. The more who are able to get access 
> to a quality screen reader, the better.
> And yes, I am aware of NVDA.
> 
> Once you get past the initial purchase of Jaws, if you price out the 
> SMAs, it’s basically a $5.00 monthly subscription anyway.
> 
> Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for the Blind to give the 
> best computing experience to those who need it
> http://blog.freedomscientific.com/cftb/
> 
> Jonathan Mosen
> June 11, 2018
> 
> Nothing pleases us more than to learn how our technology has assisted 
> our customers to realize their potential on the job, at school or in the 
> community.
> We also regularly give back to the community by partnering with 
> organizations serving the blind community who make a difference. So, 
> when we had the opportunity to partner with an organization that makes a 
> difference by putting empowering technology in the hands of people who 
> may otherwise not be able to obtain it, we thought it was the perfect fit.
> 
> That’s why we’re pleased to tell you about our partnership with 
> Computers for the Blind.
> 
> Common beginnings
> 
> Our organizations have similar beginnings. The company responsible for 
> the creation and early development of JAWS, Henter-Joyce, was founded in 
> part by a blind man, Ted Henter, who was blinded in a car accident. He 
> decided that a future of possibilities lay in computing, and ultimately 
> started his own company and screen reader to help make the world a more 
> accessible place.
> 
> CFTB was founded by Bob Langford. Like Ted, he was also blinded in an 
> accident, but at an earlier age. He was just sixteen. Bob earned a 
> Doctorate’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation.
> 
> Eventually, he received his first computer and discovered how computers 
> could overcome many obstacles. He wanted to share this gift with others 
> and started what would become Computers for the Blind.
> 
> What CFTB does.
> 
> CFTB is a Non-Profit, volunteer organization devoted to providing 
> computers to blind or visually impaired people. Inspired by the mission 
> of their founder, they hope each person who is blind or visually 
> impaired may experience the information age in a positive and productive 
> manner. They believe, as I’m certain do those reading this blog, that 
> technology opens new worlds and creates opportunity for greater personal 
> freedom.
> 
> They refurbish donated computers and provide them pre-installed with 
> Fusion for their clients. This means that when a CFTB computer arrives, 
> it’s all ready to plug in, switch on, and get started right away with 
> the best screen reading and magnification options available, JAWS and 
> ZoomText.
> 
> Any blind or visually impaired person in the United States can apply to 
> CFTB for a computer, using the application form on their website. The 
> process is clearly explained, and fact sheets are available.
> 
> David Jeppson, the Executive Director of Computers for the Blind says, 
> “CFTB is very appreciative of Freedom Scientific for their generosity in 
> donating such exceptional software to our consumers.”
> 
> the rest of the blog is found at the above URL.
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