Do you have old laptop or desktop computers, monitors, tablets or other electronic devices sitting around gathering digital dust? Here’s a chance to put them to good use!
Spark, an East Tennessee nonprofit organization that provides technology access for people with disabilities, has teamed up with Scott Recycling of Knoxville for an e-cycling event. A portion of all of the computers and tablets donated will be wiped clean and have new operating systems installed and will then be provided at no cost to members of our community with disabilities.
The event will take place from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on April 30 at Scott Recycling, 5049 S. National Dr. in East Knox County. At the same event, Scott will also accept electronic equipment including printers, scanners, fax machines, video game systems, wires and cables, and small household appliances.
“This is a great opportunity for people to clear out their technological clutter and provide assistance to people with disabilities. For the families we serve, having a reliable and accessible laptop, desktop or tablet can be a digital lifeline,” said Mary Thom Adams, executive director of Spark.
Spark was founded in 1988 as the East Tennessee Special Technology Access Center by a group of parents, business people, service providers and members of the disability advocacy community who held an uncommon belief in the power of technology to help people with disabilities reach their goals. Over the years, the organization has provided a wide range of assistive technology services to thousands of people with disabilities throughout East Tennessee.
People with disabilities interested in receiving one of the donated, repurposed devices can contact Spark at 865-219-0130.
Scott Recycling is an Electronics Recycling Service provider with home offices in Knoxville. It specializes in the collection and disposal of home electronic equipment. It follows a stringent set of operational standards of responsible recycling to ensure the complete destruction of data and the responsible disposition and recycling of all materials.
Spark |865-219-0130|www.sparktn.org
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