[Ohio-talk] Freedom Scientific Makes JAWS, Fusion and ZoomText Available to Computers for the Blind

[Cheryl Fields]

Thanks, this is really good news! CF


On 6/12/18, Milena Zavoli via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I thought you might want to know that Freedom Scientific is partnering with
> Computers for the Blind to make its JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText software
> available to those who can't afford to buy a computer or software program.
> Please read on for more details.
>
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> Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:10:50 +0000
> From: Mario Brusco <mrb620 at hotmail.com>
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> Subject: [Njtechdiv] Freedom Scientific partners with Computers for
> 	the Blind
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> 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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Cheryl E. Fields


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