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| Rural Disabled Assistance Foundation, Inc. |
WHY COMPUTERS? For persons who are disabled, isolation is a major component of life. Chemical/Electromagnetic injured persons are disproportionately affected, as the barriers to their access to employment, education, governmental, and social facilities are not easily removed. The barriers are common toxins, are pervasive in our modern culture. Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act there are curb cuts for mobility impaired, readers for vision impaired and TTY's for hearing impaired , but Americans seriously impacted by adverse environmental factors are still awaiting change and accommodation. The Access Board that sets policy for the ADA has acknowledged the extensive issues for chemical/EM intolerant persons and is planning to undertake research on methods for improving indoor air quality in public facillities. This is a step forward, but until there is regulation of harmful chemicals in personal care products, and regulation of cleaning products, pesticides, and a host of other toxic chemicals that ermeate public and private buildings, there will remain a high rate of exclusion for this class of disabled persons. For many, their exclusion is akin to being under quarantine . Without the ability to interact safely in public, they are home-bound. With the goals of enhancing overall functioning and furthering employability, education and social support, RDAF. has developed and implemented a Computer Donation Program. As January, 2009, over 200 computers have been given to individuals. For those who are able to tolerate computers at all, this opens up a whole new world. These computers are donated by individuals and businesses. Our computer tech/volunteers refurbishe the equipment, add upgraded components, install basic software and off they go. RDAF does not charge for these donated computers, and we deliver them locally. We have sent some out of our area; however, we cannot cover packaging and shipping costs. Placing these units locally with chemically/EM injured persons is our highest prioritiy. Extra units are placed with other disabled persons, both adults and children, with non-profit organizations and with Arizona Native American Nations. |
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| COMPUTER DONATION PROJECT |
*** To Donate Computers *** RDAF can always use more computers, especialy notebook PC's for our bedbound and mobile clients. Printers, other peripherals and software are always appreciated.. Also needed are fax machines, digital phones and parts. *** We will gratefully accept your donations. Please e-mail us. *** |
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| *** To Request A Computer *** All computers at this time are refurbished desktop pc units. If you feel you can benefit and would like to try one of our units, we encourage you to e-mail us. Please include your name and phone number. *** |
Tax-deductible contributions to RDAF,Inc. are used to help keep people alive. It's that simple. Less than 1% of contributions are used for office expenses. Rural Disabled Assistance Foundation, Inc. How to Donate |
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| page last updated 3-14-09 |