Is it possible to get a computer for Visually Impaired elderly adult at no cost?

Posted by Tam on 3/31/2001 at 9:01 PM

Are there agencies or organizations that can provide assistive technology and computers at no cost to elderly legally blind persons?

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A possible source

Check with your state commission for the blind (or state vocational rehab if there is not a commission for the blind in your state). You may also want to check with local companies. I recently helped a bank get rid of dozens of functioning Pentium computers (they were donated to a local church).

Free computers for VI senior citizens

When I was in considerably worse shape financially a few years ago, I was able to acquire a computer through a local chapter of the Lions Club. You may want to try doing this. Another idea: Find out what's available through your community's senior center or council on aging. Good luck!

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I need for find person or organization who will defend my rights as a blind person to put a stop to being taken advantage of by banks lawyers and real estate people all at my financial demise I am now broke thanks to all their help.....If you are out there where are you????cbruck1@hotmail.com

Re:Is it possible to get a computer for Visually Impaired elderly adult at no cost?

I am needing help getting a computer for a blind friend of mine that takes complete care of our local food pantry and outreaches for the ministerial alliance. She is living on disability abount of about 600.oo per month and does all of this mission work without pay. She does it for the Lord. If you can help, please let me know, janetlw1@verizon.net

Re:Is it possible to get a computer for Visually Impaired elderly adult at no cost?

I am a legally blind single mother who lives on a fixed income of 500 dollars. i am trying to find help getting a free computer. my sister and i help lead our childrens ministry and would find a computer very helpful for many things we need to down load or copy such as curriculum and news letters etc. Please if you have any info. where we could aquire one please contact me at holycow1977@yahoo.com

Re:Is it possible to get a computer for Visually Impaired elderly adult at no cost?

if you can help with a apple computer or a computer that can talk send it to nancy diaz 605 s 3rd st apt 33 lake wales fl 33853

Re:Is it possible to get a computer for Visually Impaired elderly adult at no cost?

I found this site. There is a $100.00 shipping and handling charge, but I think and hope this is what you are looking for:http://computersfortheblind.net/computers.html

Re: Is it possible to get a computer for Visually Impaired elderly adult at no cost?

Contact your local commission for the blind or blind center.
Don
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Re: Is it possible to get a computer for Visually Impaired elderly adult at no cost?

Please Help Me!
I am creating a resource directory for the blind by the blind and I need your help!
Please go to your US state and suggest any sites from your area that benefit the blind, in some way.
Thanks - Donald The Blind Webmaster

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