The following is a para-phrased piece of shared information sent to my office by one of our tech gurus:

The organization doing this is the Texas Center for the Physically Impaired (TCPI). For a $100 donation they provide individuals who are blind or visually impaired, living in the United States 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 they get donated from businesses. The computer also includes a demo version of Window-Eyes
screen reader and a demo of ZoomText screen magnification software.

If a recipient can use ZoomText, they are able to get a licensed version for free from TCPI; however, the same does not hold true for Window-Eyes. Also, there is a seven-tape tutorial on how to use the computer that is included.

To get the computer completely free, ...you might consider petioning a service club like the Lions and Kiwanis to front the $100 for the individual in need.

For more information, go to:
http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html
http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html

You can call 214-340-6328 (Voice). The web site doesn't list a TTY number. You can contact Dr. Langford, TCPI President, about this program at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 C. C. Davis
Regional Representative
Helen Keller National Center
South Central Regional Office
12160 Abrams Road, Suite 620
Dallas, TX  75243
(972) 490-9677(V/TDD/VP)
(972) 490-6042 (Fax)
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