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Re: Questions about computers for the blind

My wife recently needed a letter from her doctor for a matter regarding jury duty, and the doctor's office charged her the fee for an office visit even though she didn't actually visit the doctor.

By Andy · #106361 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher ‘Goodnight’ Before Killing Her

Your welcome and I'll express my appreciation for list members' conduct on the list. I almost never have to do anything because members are very good at following list guidelines.

By Gene · #106358 ·

Re: Questions about computers for the blind

The confusion seems to stem from the fact that if you are on, I don't recall if it is SSI or SSDI, if I remember correctly, and you want to get a discount on a computer, you need to verify that

By Gene · #106357 ·

Re: Questions about computers for the blind

Most places like bookshare or brailleaudio or places like that will accept information from your state library where you get braille or talking books. I don't know if they do or not. But I

By Marda · #106356 ·

Re: Questions about computers for the blind

I know two people who got desktop computers from them that never worked properly but that was several years ago. Things could have improved. But they are up front about the fact that the

By Marda · #106355 ·

This week on Eyes On Success: Voice Dream reader for macOS

This week’s episode of eyes On Success is: 2222 Voice Dream Reader for macOS (Jun. 1, 2022) Show Notes The award-winning Voice Dream Reader app is used by many Voiceover users and others around the

By blueskies11 · #106354 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher 'Gdnight' Before Killing Her

Thanks Gene. Yet another place where I can share my rightwing beliefs. LOL Victor

By Victor · #106353 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher ‘Goodnight’ Before Killing Her

Hi Gene: Thank you for reminding all of us to post off topic articles to the chat list. Too many lists stray from their original purposes because list members post off topic articles and opinions and

By Victor · #106352 ·

Re: Questions about computers for the blind

They will accept a letter from a doctor certifying that you are blind. Here is the address of the site where you can find information about obtaining a computer:

By Gene · #106351 ·

Re: Questions about computers for the blind

I second this. I got the current computer I'm using now in April of2018, and it's still going strong. My roommate got a laptop fromthem that died within a year or two, so it's luck of the draw on

By Jessica M · #106350 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher 'Gdnight' Before Killing Her

Oh thanks. I'll also subscribe on there.

By Laura Meyer <laura.meyer1379@...> · #106349 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher 'Gdnight' Before Killing Her

Under the message body, you will find many addresses related to this list and two addresses for use with the chat list, which is a subgroup. If there are quoted messages or parts of messages

By Gene · #106348 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher 'Gdnight' Before Killing Her

Ya thanks. That was kind of scary. And can I ask which list is the chat list?

By Laura Meyer <laura.meyer1379@...> · #106347 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher ‘Goodnight’ Before Killing Her

I forgot to sign my message as Gene, owner. I am one of two owners of the list and I don't want people to think I wrote an administrative message improperly. Gene, owner On

By Gene · #106346 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher ‘Goodnight’ Before Killing Her

Thank you.

By Allen Norris · #106345 ·

Re: 11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher ‘Goodnight’ Before Killing Her

:Please send such messages to the chat list. They are completely off topic and opening a discussion here could easily turn into a pro and anti gun control debate, which might result in

By Gene · #106344 ·

11-Year Old Student Says Uvalde Gunman Told Her Teacher ‘Goodnight’ Before Killing Her

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By Kyle · #106343 ·

New Episode of BTG Podcast Going Live: Barking Up the Gmail Tree: Gmail Standard View with JAWS, Rehoming Retired Guide Dogs and More

Hello, The latest episode of the BlindTechAdventures podcast has just dropped, and should make its way to your favorite podcatcher in the next hour or so, and will be available at

By Nimer Jaber <nimerjaber1@...> · #106342 ·

Re: Questions about computers for the blind

Hi Gene and List, Windows 10 will be supported by micro soft until October 14 of 2025, that’s almost 3 and a half years from now. Remember, just because it is no longer supported by micro soft,

By Monte Single · #106341 ·

Re: Questions about computers for the blind

Also, if you buy a laptop from Computers For the Blind, the battery isn't replaced and you are told that it may not be in good condition, so that's another gamble. Gene On

By Gene · #106340 ·

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