Low-Cost Refurbished Computers Available For
People with Disabilities, Education Needs and Others

.(updated 1/30/07) Prices for brand new, complete computer systems have dropped to around $500 (see eMachines W3609 Desktop PC at WalMart for one). I recommend getting something like this instead of a referbished computer (see "Top 5 Things You Should Never Buy"). If you do not have or can not fundraise $500, here are some options:

• Alameda County Computer Resource Center
• The Beaumont Foundation of America
• Share the Technology - Information for computer donation seekers
• GiveTech.org - donating computers to individuals whose disabilities leave them physically unable to use a computer through normal means or individuals who lack the financial ability to purchase a computer.
• Informed Consumer's Guide to Funding Assistive Technology

• California
  • AdaptiveComputer Empowerment Services - San Diego
    
• Tennessee
  • CHIPS, Computers for Homebound & Isolated Persons
• Washington
  • Computer Bank Charity
  • Volunteer Program Computer Reuse and Learning Center, Recycle Program of Seattle, Washington
  • Washington Access Fund [ Computer Resources ]