[infoshare] TDS 18mar. - Resources
- From: "Lynnette" <superlynne@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:03:42 -0400
Hi, All.
AT CCVIP, we are always asked, "Is there an organization that offers computers
for free?" Well, here are two resources to check out and come back to us with
your findings. <smile> Thank you, Fred's Head Companion.
National Cristina Foundation (NCF)
Posted: 17 Mar 2009 12:20 PM PDT
The National Cristina Foundation (NCF) is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated
to the support of training through donated technology. Its mission is to ensure
access to computer technology and the sharing of technology solutions to give
people with disabilities, students at risk and the economically disadvantaged
the opportunity, through training, to lead more productive lives.
NCF works to see that computer technology resources coming out of their first
place of service are not wasted, but are given a second productive life helping
to develop human potential.
National Cristina Foundation (NCF)
500 West Putnam
Greenwich, CT 06902-7474
Phone: 203-863-9100
Web: http://www.cristina.org
Texas Center for the Physically Impaired and Refurbished Computers
For 15 years, the Texas Center for the Physically Impaired has operated a
program where, for a $100 donation, they will provide individuals who are blind
or visually impaired within the US or Canada with a computer. The computer is a
refurbished unit that includes keyboard, mouse, sound card, monitor and
speakers. They use Windows XP machines that businesses donate. The computer
also includes a demo version of the Window-Eyes screen reader and a demo of the
ZoomText screen magnification software. If a recipient can use ZoomText, the
person is able to get a licensed version for free from TCPI thanks to the
generosity of Ai Squared. Also included is a seven-tape tutorial on how to use
the computer. For more information, visit
http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html or call 214-340-6328.
Lynne, ever on the listen-out.
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