A Little About Us
Computers for the Blind (CFTB) is a Non-Profit, volunteer organization devoted to providing computers to persons who are blind or visually impaired. It is our hope that each person who is visually impaired may experience the information age in a positive and productive manner. We believe technology opens new worlds and creates opportunity for greater personal freedom.
We refurbish donated computers and provide accessibility software for our clients. If you or someone you know is interested in getting a computer, go to the next section to get quick information.
Potential Recipients
If you are in need of a computer, or are working on someone's behalf to order one, here are some quick notes to get you started.
- Our computers are available for any visually impaired individual in the United States
- Please familiarize yourself with our Before Applying Page as well as What We Provide
- If you have any questions, please contact us
How We Do It
We receive computers as donations from many sources. Our volunteers clean, rebuild, upgrade and set up the computers with software designed to give accessibility options to those who need them. Afterwards, the computers are packaged and shipped all across the country. It wouldn't be possible without all those who donate time and equipment to the cause.
Our Beginnings
Bob Langford was blinded in an accident at age 16. Instead of quitting, he worked hard to achieve many things. He graduated from high school, then continued until he earned a Doctorate's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation. Later in life, Bob received his first computer and discovered how computers could overcome many obstacles. He wanted to share this gift with others and started what would become Computers for the Blind.
Thoughts From Our Clients
This is an amazing service that you are providing
Sending you a big thank you. My student has received her new and first computer. Thank you and your organization for making this possible. It is an amazing service that you are providing. I have high hopes that this student will break the ceiling as a blind Hispanic female and reach great heights of success in her future!
Shelley
08-2017
Photos
Bob Langford with the 2017 Access Award
Computers for the Blind was awarded the Access Award from the American Foundation for the Blind for making computers accessible to persons who could not otherwise be able to get one.
The Refurbishing Center
The storage shelves in the Refurbishing Center in Richardson. These shelves contain all the peripherals that we use to build computers such as mice, keyboards, cables, and parts.
Team of Volunteers
Our group of volunteers at our Refurbishing Location at King of Glory Lutheran Church. These guys worked hard to get thousands of computers shipped.
3000th Computer Presentation
Our group of volunteers with the 3000th computer made.
