Introduction

The Computers for the Blind is pleased to announce its 24th year anniversary.

The Computers for the Blind (CFTB), which was formerly The Texas Center for the Visually Challenged, is a volunteer organization devoted to providing computers for the visually challenged. It is our hope that each person who is visually challenged may experience the information age in a positive and productive manner. We believe technology opens new worlds and creates opportunity for greater personal freedom.

The process starts with the donation of used computers. A group of dedicated volunteers refurbishes each computer. Each computer has special software including a screen reader and a voice synthesizer so text may be read aloud. E-mail and word processing programs are included as part of the software library.

Any visually impaired person who is serious about using a computer and is willing to commit to the learning process is eligible to receive a computer.

Bob Langford is the founding father of The Computers for the Blind. Bob says "When you are blind, learning the computer is a lot of work. It takes real dedication and some give up. But for those like me who put the effort into it, it’s a tremendous miracle."