For this week’s CDN #FollowFriday, we are showcasing Canadian technology charities that are helping bring access and opportunity to those in need.
First up is is TechSoup Canada, which brings donated software and technology resources to other Canadian charities, nonprofits and libraries.
TechSoup tweets at: @techsoupcanada
Who doesn't like a good Flash pun? #TechFunThursday pic.twitter.com/vnOmaHziR4
— TechSoup Canada (@techsoupcanada) October 22, 2015
Proper HTML semantics help browsers, search engines, & assistive tech understand your content https://t.co/2EOzlHNtdD via @hongkiat #nptech
— TechSoup Canada (@techsoupcanada) October 21, 2015
15 Lessons Learned from Donating Online to 32 Nonprofitshttps://t.co/pfecaTd39g via @nonprofitorgs #nptech #fundraising
— TechSoup Canada (@techsoupcanada) October 21, 2015
Next is Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), which refurbishes computers and related equipment donated by governments and businesses for distribution across Canada to schools, libraries and not-for-profit learning organizations.
RCT tweets at: @RCTontario
#WasteReductionWeek Tip # 4. Tell ur network how they can turn tech into #digitalliteracy https://t.co/lqldwGjxPl pic.twitter.com/HushjH8ROF
— RCT (@RCTontario) October 22, 2015
Working on developing Maker Culture in SCI library. Scrap computers being dismantled and rebuilt #Makerspace #scdsb pic.twitter.com/TK2unhSyOr
— Pam Jeffrey (@pjeffrey) October 21, 2015
We're halfway through #WasteReductionWeek. Here is Tip # 3. Donate your excess everyday items for #socialgood. pic.twitter.com/ZceKyZVMcr
— RCT (@RCTontario) October 21, 2015
Third is CompuCorps, an Ottawa-based registered Microsoft partner and refurbisher that provides at risk groups including Aboriginal, youth, seniors and those living with disability with technology and internet access and training.
CompuCorps tweets at: @compucorps
https://twitter.com/compucorps/status/656571728508899328
https://twitter.com/compucorps/status/656257366841667584
https://twitter.com/compucorps/status/654659306801881088