Free & Low Cost Computer Resources

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Computer Bank Charity
Computer Bank Charity is a nonprofit that provides computers to non-profits and low income individuals and people with other special needs. Hours: 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Saturdays (except 2nd Saturday of Month).

• Areas Served: Washington
• Types of Computers Available: Pentium IV's and above
• Waiting List:  Yes 
• Application Procedure:  Please send a letter or email explaining why you can’t afford to purchase a computer.
• Cost: Low cost and free
• Warranties/Post Purchase Support: 30 day warranty

PO Box 55441
Seattle, WA 98155
Phone: 206-214-7779 
Email: compbank@hotmail.com

Easter Seals of Washington Computer Recycling Program
Free Computers.

• Areas Served: Washington
• Types of Computers Available: Surplus computers from colleges and other agencies; almost exclusively desktops.
• Waiting List:  Yes (months).
• Application Procedure:  Fill out application and provide letter from Professional stating that person has a disability by a professional and describing how they will benefit from computer. Identify a mentor who can help with use of computer.
• Cost: Free unless the person resides outside Spokane and then they pay shipping of about $45.
• Warranties/Post Purchase Support: None.
• Number of Computers Placed Per Month: 10 – about 7 of those in the Spokane area.

Steve LaPointe or Jessica Graham
Tel: (509) 326-8292
Mailing Address: 606 West Sharp Ave, Spokane, Wa. 99201

InterConnection

Free and low cost computers.
Hours: 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 10am - 3pm

• Area Served:  Washington state
• Types of Computers Available:  Desktops & Laptops including Pentium III’s & IV’s. Free computers are available to individuals who spend 30 hours volunteering in a computer hardware training program. Pentium 4 desktop computers are available for about $135 for low income individuals. They are loaded with Microsoft XP, Office 2003 Suite and nocharge.com which is a free Internet service. Interconnection also has a retail store where it sells low cost laptops and desktops.
• Waiting List:  No
• Application Procedure:  Check website or contact Interconnection by phone for more information.
• Cost: Free for volunteers, $135 for a desktop computer and about $200 for a laptop.
• Warranties/Post Purchase Support:  30 days
• Number of computers placed per month:  300-400

2222 N. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone:  206-633-1517
Toll Free: 1-866-621-1068
Email:  info@interconnection.org

RECA Foundation
The RECA Foundation offers refurbished "beginning" and "internet ready" computers to low income individuals and individuals with disabilities.  Also provides training and repair services.

• Area Served: South Central Washington and NE Oregon
• Types of Computers Available:  Beginning computer for first time users, young kids, and those with mental disabilities.  Security system makes them “kid proof”.  Internet ready computers for Internet access and other programs – comes with Windows 2000 or XP, Open Office or Office XP, other free programs such as typing tutors, anti-virus and anti-spyware.
• Waiting List:  No
• Application Procedure:  Referral from social service agency or direct contact
• Cost:  Beginning computers range in cost from $75 to $100.  Internet computers cost between $200 and $250.
• Warranties/Post Purchase Support:  Free tech support including repair or replacement for two years
• Number of computers placed per month:  20

5210 W. 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336 
(By appointment only)
Phone: 509-543-2910
Email: directors@recafoundation.org

Wilderness Technology
Provides refurbished computers at a low cost to nonprofits, school districts and low income individuals.  Training is also provided.

• Area Served:  Washington
• Types of Computers Available:  Desktops and rarely laptops.  Windows 2000; working on licenses for Windows XP.  Pentium III’s & IV’s.
• Waiting List:  No
• Application Procedure:  Contact Dan Casey at Wilderness Technology directly for more information about their current inventory. 
• Cost:  High level Pentium III - $99.00.  Pentium IV – $149.  Low end Pentium III - $69.  All computers include a dial up modem and free software such as Open Office (allows you to use Excel and Word) and anti virus and anti spyware software.
• Warranties/Post Purchase Support:   Will give a years guarantee and support for the computer. 
• Number of computers placed per month: 50-60 including computers placed with nonprofits and school districts.

206 SW 112th St.
Seattle, WA 98146
Phone: 206-242-9505
Email: dcasey@wildtech.org

Computer Training

See also RECA Foundation, InterConnection & Wilderness Technology

disAbility Resource Connection
Providing skills training (classes and individualized training) on computers and access technology specifically for people with all types of disabilities.  Call to check for classes and training availability.

• Waiting List:  Generally a list but usually not a long wait.
• Application Procedure:  Call & speak to Ann Morgan, Program Coordinator to get on the waiting list. 
• Cost:  Varies with type of training and classes.   Sliding scale; can help them to identify resources to help with funding.  Call for more information. 

607 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 6C
Everett, WA 98208
Phone: 425-347-5768 Ext. 108.
TTY: 425-347-5768
Fax: 425-710-0767
EMAIL: drcnet@drconline.net

Special Technology Access Resource: STAR Center
Provides skills training on computers and access technology specifically for people with disabilities. Hours: Monday: 1-5 and 6-7 pm, Tuesday: 1-7 pm, Wednesday: 1-5 pm, Thursday 1-7 pm, Friday 1-5 pm, Saturday 11-3 pm

• Waiting List:  No
• Application Procedure: Call or drop in during open business hours
• Cost: None

Jacque Cook
2121 26th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: 206-325-4284
Email: starofseattle@cablespeed.com

Provail
Computer classes and training for individuals with disabilities including specially designed programs for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

• Waiting List:  No
• Application Procedure:  Contact Gabe at Provail
• Cost: There is a charge for these programs; charges may be covered by DD and/or vocational rehabilitation funding or other sources.

3670 Stone Way North
Seattle, WA 98103-8004
Phone: 206-363-7303
Clinic Phone: 206-826-1037
Fax: 206-361-5628
Toll Free: 1-888-810-0745
Email: Gabel@provail.org

Tacid (Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities)
Computer lab with some adaptive software open to individuals with disabilities.  Individualized instruction also provided. Lab is open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 PM.

• Waiting List:  No
• Application Procedure:  Call TACID to see if they have equipment that you need. To make an appointment for individualized instruction, call Laurie Teeter at Ext. 20/(253) 565-9000 ext. 12.
• Cost:  No

6315 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone:  253-565-9000
Fax: 253-565-5578
TTY: 253-565-3468