Literacy Council of Alaska - Computer Literacy

Computer Literacy

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Computer Literacy

Literacy involves much more than just reading. Literacy means being able to function in today's world, and that involves using a computer. The Literacy Council accepts computers to recycle and donate back to low-income families as a Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR). We also offer classes for people who would like basic computer skills.

LCA: A Microsoft Authorized Registered Refurbisher

The Literacy Council of Alaska has been accepted as a Community Microsoft Authorized Registered Refurbisher Program. As a authorized Microsoft Registered Refurbisher, the Literacy Council of Alaska has the privilege of installing Microsoft XP and Office 7 software on used computers to be given away to local consumers, as well as to qualified charities, non-profits, schools

Microsoft created this program to increase the number of usable Personal Computers (PCs) available to qualified recipients across the globe by reducing the cost of software to refurbishers. The Microsoft Registered Refurbisher Program also benefits the environment by giving new life to a significant number of computers that could otherwise be destined for landfills.

The Literacy Council of Alaska also offers basic computer training classes and tutoring for those in the community who are in need of computer literacy training.

Computer Literacy Lab

The Computer Literacy Lab is free to anyone who would like to learn basic computer skills through a self-paced study program or small class setting. Included are Senior Citizen classes and Computer Skills for Work classes. In addition, there are many resources for both basic literacy and English as a Second Language students and tutors.

Donate

LCA accepts donations of Pentium 4 computers (or faster), flat screen monitors, and Pentium 3 or 4 Laptops with power cords. . Due to space limitations, monitors without a computer attached are no longer accepted, with the exception of flat screen monitors. Every donated computer is reformatted; that is, all hard drives are erased completely before they are refurbished and given out. There is a $20 processing fee required from each computer recipient. If Microsoft Office 2007 is desired, there will an additional $5 fee.

LCA has taken a great step toward providing computers for so many people of Alaska. The nearest Microsoft Registered Refurbisher Program is more than 600 miles away from Fairbanks (located in Douglas, AK)! LCA continues to think creatively and progressively as we seek to change lives through literacy!

Literacy Lab Staff

Interested in the Computer Recycle Program? Contact us!

Darrel Zuke, Computer Recycling Technician 907-456-6212, darrel@literacycouncilofalaska.org

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Literacy Council of Alaska

517 Gaffney Road

Fairbanks, Alaska 99701

T: 907-456-6212

F: 907-456-4302

lca@literacycouncilofalaska.org

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