Disabled individuals in Colorado seeking computer donations
Even though the IRS does not allow tax deductions for donations given to individuals, we urge you to consider making a gift of your recently retired computer to a person with a disability.
Your used computer (Pentium 4, or better - Macintosh G4-G5, or better) could have a significant impact on someone's life and perhaps a tax deduction might not be the most important consideration.
Your gift could provide an opening to the outside world for a person with limited mobility or confined to bed. Disabled individuals are often the least able to afford computers even though they could benefit the most from the access to the outside world, family and friends a computer and the Internet could provide. Please think about helping someone in need.
Carrie Young, a teacher in Will Rogers Elementary School District 11, writes: I have a student in my third grade class who is one of two sons of a single mother. He was born in 1999 with a congenital birth anomaly resulting in no limbs. He has a partial foot on his left side with 3 toes. He is able to write in cursive, draw, and play video games with his toes. He is exceptionally smart and is involved in our gifted and talented program. He is above grade level in all academic areas. This school year he got on-line keyboard access and that has helped him complete work independently. He is able to use the mouse and scans and completes all his assignments. However, he is beginning to develop a curvature of his spine. It is currently at a 15% curvature. In order to utilize the mouse or a pencil with his foot he has to hold himself slightly tilted which is the cause of the spine deforming. If it gets worse he may have to have surgery and be less able to complete the tasks he can. Right now he is able to play on the playground and in gym by physically rolling around on the ground.
He works very hard to be as like everyone else as possible and has a phenomenal attitude. All daylong I hear him saying "I can do it! Let me do it!" I feel it is absolutely essential for this student to have access to a greater variety of assisted technology in order to prevent further spinal problems and to provide him with skills for his future. I am seeking the donation of a lap top computer with voice activation software. I believe it will improve his self esteem and allow him to complete his work at an independent level closer to that of his peers. Having access to this assisted technology could set him on the path to be a very successful, capable, young man and save him from becoming more physically disabled. It is essential that he get access to this technology. Please consider making a donation to our school or I would appreciate any information about organizations or individuals that may be able to help.
Seeking a PC laptop (Pentium 4 or better). Voice activation software and wheelchair attachment for laptop would be very helpful. If you can help, please email Ms. Young or phone 719-216-3468