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Philip Pearson
Mar 25, 2009, 6:54:02 PM3/25/09
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FYI- see this information sent out by APD
Betty Kay
FCCF Chairperson
World-class Assistive Technology Making a World of Difference
Do you have a disability or work with people with disabilities? Are you in
need of a free computer? Is your school looking for affordable computer
equipment? The following programs and organizations can help you find new
or used computer equipment, assistive technology and software at no cost.
Do you have a disability or work with people with disabilities? Are you in
need of a free computer? Is your school looking for affordable computer
equipment? The following programs and organizations can help you find new
or used computer equipment, assistive technology and software at no cost.
1) The Jim Mullen Foundation (JMF) distributes free computers to
individuals who have a disability through their Computer Giveaway program.
For more information about Jim Mullenâs organization, check out the video
"ENABLE: People with Disabilities and Computers". To request a free
computer, download the Computer Giveaway Application form available at
www.jimmullen.com, tell them about yourself and the nature of your
disability, and they will attempt to provide you with a free computer and
possibly adaptive hardware and software.
individuals who have a disability through their Computer Giveaway program.
For more information about Jim Mullenâs organization, check out the video
"ENABLE: People with Disabilities and Computers". To request a free
computer, download the Computer Giveaway Application form available at
www.jimmullen.com, tell them about yourself and the nature of your
disability, and they will attempt to provide you with a free computer and
possibly adaptive hardware and software.
2) The National Cristina Foundation (NCF) provides free computers
to
educational organizations. They collect surplus and used computers donated
by corporations and individuals and distribute them for free to training
and educational organizations that are partners of the NCF Network. To join
the NCF Network and be granted computer equipment, organizations must
complete the application form available at www.cristina.org
educational organizations. They collect surplus and used computers donated
by corporations and individuals and distribute them for free to training
and educational organizations that are partners of the NCF Network. To join
the NCF Network and be granted computer equipment, organizations must
complete the application form available at www.cristina.org
3) The Computers for Learning (CFL) program transfers excess
Government
computer equipment to schools and educational organizations. Federal
agencies use the CFL website to distribute computers at no cost to schools
and nonprofits that registered their needs. To find out how to participate
in this program or to register to receive computers for a school or
educational nonprofit, visit www.computers.fed.gov
computer equipment to schools and educational organizations. Federal
agencies use the CFL website to distribute computers at no cost to schools
and nonprofits that registered their needs. To find out how to participate
in this program or to register to receive computers for a school or
educational nonprofit, visit www.computers.fed.gov
4) The PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Program
facilitates
donations of used computer hardware to schools and community groups. For
more information, check out www.microweb.com/pepsite
donations of used computer hardware to schools and community groups. For
more information, check out www.microweb.com/pepsite
5) The Free Computers for Education organization collects
computers that
are no longer needed by industry, has them professionally refurbished, and
gives them away free of charge to schools in need via local Rotary Clubs
throughout the world. For details on how to request free computers, go to
www.free-computers.org
are no longer needed by industry, has them professionally refurbished, and
gives them away free of charge to schools in need via local Rotary Clubs
throughout the world. For details on how to request free computers, go to
www.free-computers.org
6) The Computer Recycling Center (CRC) recycles used computers and
donate
them to public schools, teachers, and community nonprofit organizations
through their Computers and Education program. To apply for a computer,
complete the Publi c School or Nonprofit form available at www.crc.org
them to public schools, teachers, and community nonprofit organizations
through their Computers and Education program. To apply for a computer,
complete the Publi c School or Nonprofit form available at www.crc.org
7) GiveTech is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco
that
provides computers to individuals with severe physical disabilities. To
request a computer, go to www.givetech.org
provides computers to individuals with severe physical disabilities. To
request a computer, go to www.givetech.org
8) The Beaumont Foundation of America grants Toshiba branded
computers to
underserved individuals throughout the United States. For eligibility
information and guidelines to apply for a computer, visit
www.bmtfoundation.com
underserved individuals throughout the United States. For eligibility
information and guidelines to apply for a computer, visit
www.bmtfoundation.com
9) Share the Technology is an all-volunteer nonprofit that
proposes a
Computer Recycling program that places recently retired computers into the
hands of schools, people with disabilities, and nonprofit organizations.
They maintain a national computer donation database where you can search
for donated computer equipment available throughout the United States. For
information on this project, visit www.sharetechnology.org. To search their
computer donation database for equipment matching your needs, go to
www.sharetechnology.org/reuse
Computer Recycling program that places recently retired computers into the
hands of schools, people with disabilities, and nonprofit organizations.
They maintain a national computer donation database where you can search
for donated computer equipment available throughout the United States. For
information on this project, visit www.sharetechnology.org. To search their
computer donation database for equipment matching your needs, go to
www.sharetechnology.org/reuse
WEB SITE:
Sylvia Peacock
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
External Affairs
4030 Esplanade Way
Suite 380
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950
(850) 414-7605
FAX (850) 413-0142
NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written
communications to or from state officials are public records that will be
disclosed to the public and the media upon request. E-mail communications
may be subject to public disclosure.
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-- Philip A. Pearson 32 Oasis Circle Palm Coast, FL 32137 386-445-1288 Ppea...@mindspring.com
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