[Nfbf-l] Fw: [OrientationAndMobility] Computers for the Blind

[Kirk Harmon]

It sounds like a great program Sherry! It is great to hear this organization sounds like it is being very successful! I am assuming many Blind or blind individuals and low incomes would jump at the site and chance to use this from Kirk

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On Sep 24, 2013, at 4:39 PM, "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com> wrote:

> One of our chapter members sent me the following. This may be of use 
> particularly to people who do not have a computer.
> 
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Robert L.Lessne Ph.D
> SSent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 3:02 PM
> Subject: FW: [OrientationAndMobility] Computers for the Blind
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> From: OrientationAndMobility at yahoogroups.com 
> [mailto:OrientationAndMobility at yahoogroups.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:27 PM
> Subject: [OrientationAndMobility] Computers for the Blind
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> Dear Colleagues,
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> It is my pleasure to introduce you to Computers for the Blind (CFTB).
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> Who we are:
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> Computers for the Blind (CFTB) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 volunteer 
> organization located in Richardson, TX.
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> What we do:
> 
> We provide accessible computers to persons who are blind and visually 
> impaired so that they can have:
> 
> -The independent ability to conduct activities of daily living such as 
> personal reading, management of finances, and maintenance of household 
> records.
> 
> -Personal and private communications with friends, family, health care 
> professionals and business associates.
> 
> -A virtual learning environment where information resources are just a 
> finger-tip away.
> 
> -Improved employment opportunities through the development of knowledge,
> skills, and marketable abilities.
> 
> How we do it:
> 
> We collect donated laptop and desktop computers from businesses and 
> individuals. Skilled volunteer computer technicians wipe them clean and 
> install screen reader software (NVDA). Upon request we provide larger 
> monitors and/or a trial version of Zoomtext. The full version is available 
> for $200. E-mail and word processor software are part of the software 
> library along with simple accessible tutorials on how to operate the 
> accessible software. We currently ship about 70 computers a month throughout 
> the country and have already shipped over 6,000 computers. We ship a minimum 
> Dual Core 1.8 GHz, with1.5 GB memory and 80 GB hard drive. Occasionally we 
> are able to ship Pentium 4 3.0 GHz systems.
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> Who can get a computer:
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> Anyone with a visual impairment who is serious about using it and is willing 
> to commit to the learning process. The cost to the consumer is $100 for a 
> desktop, $150 for a laptop. They make perfect Christmas or birthday presents 
> from family and friends.
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> These computers are ideal for persons who want/need a computer but the 
> purchase of one through a state vocational rehabilitation agency is 
> currently not available. We  can we partner together to meet the needs of 
> your consumers/clients.  Please consider referring us to someone who could 
> benefit from one.
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> For general inquires or to request a computer contact us at:
> 
> Computers for the Blind
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> 214-340-6328
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> info at computersfortheblind.net
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> Please share with others in your networks.
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> Respectfully,
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> 
> David Jeppson, COMS, M.Ed
> 
> Executive Director
> Computers for the Blind
> djeppson at computersfortheblind.net
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> www.computersfortheblind.net
> 
> www.expertsonblindness.com
> http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/davidjeppson (join my network)
> 214-293-8819
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