Recycled laptop got David connected

Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency are working in partnership with Warwickshire County Council to run a recycled computers scheme.

Recycled computers can make a huge difference to people's live, as was the case with David, a 53-year-old man with a visual impairment.

David applied to join the ‘It’s About time’ project to learn how to create a podcast. He had no computer at home, however so, without support from the Warwickshire County Council Recycled Computers project, he would have not been able to take part in the learning.

Thanks to support from staff at Coventry & Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency, he was able to set up an email account and access Zoom for meetings and to call friends.

David said: “The laptop helped me a lot. The whole process with the podcasting project has been great, all the staff have been supportive and have been lovely. Being visually impaired, creating and listening to podcasts is a good way for me to use and enjoy the internet.”

David said that having access to a computer means that he is able to communicate with others, access CW Mind online for support with his mental health needs and continue with his Adult Education courses.

If you are an individual or a company with a laptop to donate, please contact info@cwcda.co.uk or call 02476 633911. Donated computers are wiped of data, upgraded and recycled to those in need. Collection of laptops can be arranged.

If you are a practitioner or professional that is working with a vulnerable client that would benefit from a donation of a recycled computer, then please complete a referral form.