Since
October 2007, over 160 tons of E-Waste kept out of landfills.
In
2009-2010, 75% of Georgia and South Carolina Counties served.
“It is great what is happening on a ReBoot™ computer
issue in Valdosta, GA.”A
representative with The Georgia Advocacy Office assisted a consumer in Valdosta,
GA.After talking about the
[ReBoot™] program, she was not sure the client would be able to do his
computer volunteer service.The
client was so excited about the computer that he said he would be glad to
volunteer.He found a position at
the Second Harvest Food Bank in Valdosta and completed his volunteer
hours.The people at the food bank
were so impressed with him that he was invited back for a job
interview.You can never tell what
opportunities are opened when you reach out and volunteer in the
community.
Gentleman with COPD and Lymph Edema
had been sleeping at the dining room table and sitting in a wooden chair
all day.A church volunteer
contacted TTFSC for help.The
gentleman received a lift chair, bedside commode, tub seat, urinal and
edema wraps.He now rests
comfortably day and night.His
edema drastically decreased and reports breathing easier.TTFSC & church volunteer contacted
city assistance program for this individual and he is now receiving home
modifications and repairs needed to live in more accessible and healthier
environment.
Son contacted TTFSC for his mother
and requested scooter or power wheelchair.TTFSC discussed seating evaluation with homecare PT.Power wheelchair issued to son and was
given to his Mother on Christmas day.Son called on December 28th to report his Mother had
tears of joy as she could finally go to church and get around on her own
for the first time in over 6 months.Son proclaimed, “It was the best Christmas ever—for everyone.Thank you.”
A school had a classroom alert system for student to
indicate desire to participate or respond to teacher’s questions.It had been broken for several
years.The ReBoot™ Reuse Program
was able to repair the device.The
student now is able to signal for classroom input without disturbing the
environment or learning of others.
A mother of a young adult with severe communication
issues borrowed, after a screen for appropriate level and acceptance, a 7
level Communication Builder (Augmentative Alternative Communication
Device).A thank you letter from
mother stated “It was very helpful to be able to try an augmentative
communication device before purchasing one.We were able to determine that such a
device would be useful for him.The
assistance we received from you and the staff of Touch the Future on how
to set up and use the device made the process very easy.W were up and running with the device
almost as soon as we got home with it.I look forward to working with Touch the Future when we are ready
for the next step!”
