Please tell me why Mr. Jobs

To all that wrote the letter was poorly written I agree. However Why
can no one help one another my income is 1200 however my medical bills
and prescriptions, and rent take all of the income. I cannot get
financing and if I lived in Africa or even Iraq I would be getting
assistance. I do not want anything for free. However I want some
financial assistance. Is a fair concept?
DC
Ps I am in the computer lab as I am every night and weekend!

I have to agree... the ADA laws do not stipulate "free
computers" for unnamed disabilities (or for any). The rules only
stipulate that a business must make attempts to make their locations
accessable - and Apple stores are very accessable.

There are also programs for college students that offer assistance in
computers - even ones you can rent.

But I don't see how this is a "need"... a "want"
yes, but not a "need".

And I don't see why Apple should be held responsible for not giving
computer hand-outs. It is a business, not a charity. You might want
to apply your request for a non-profit organization first...

Why do you "need" a laptop? Is there some special reason why it's not
a "want" like it is for everybody else I've ever known (and myself)?

Would a desktop computer work too? Can you access the computer lab(s)
on campus? Is there a public library nearby? Do you know somebody who
just bought or received a new computer and who is willing to sell you
the old one for a good price? (Old/used doesn't necessarily mean used
up or worn out. I've purchased some very nice PCs from people who like
to buy brand-new stuff every couple of years or so.)

You have 150 bucks left over at the end of the month, or so your
letter states. You can save up that money and buy your own toys, as
adults are supposed to do.

"I make 1200 dollars a month and have 150 at the end please tell me
why!"

Not to sound snarky, but the reason is because you spend $1,050 per
month.

It's not up to Apple to determine how or why you spend money.

There are many charities that you might be able to turn to for
assistance. Apple, however, is not in the business of giving free
machines to every disabled person or to every person on a low income.

You are not entitled to a free computer just because you are disabled.
Apparently, you can get to the college so you are not home bound. As a
previous poster advised, save money or take out a loan for a computer.

Many people who are disabled manage without begging for freebies. I
have a niece who has physical and developmental problems. She cannot
even talk but works at McDonald's. Your disability does not give you
carte blanc to use the pity card.

Donald, with some creative financial wizardry, anyone with an income
of 1200 dollars a month, regardless of disability, should be able to
perhaps take some personal responsibility and save enough money or get
a credit line or loan through a bank and pay for a computer that way.
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are not discriminating against you because
of your disability.

Most Institutions of Higher Learning do have "Computer Labs" available
to all students, and by law they must follow accessiblity for
everyone. I am certain you must have had an inkling you were applying
for school and the need would arise for this purchase!

I didn't see this one until I'd already responded to the other one.
Not giving you an expensive computer is not the same as not helping
disabled people.