http://ntrweb.org Bridging the Digital Divide in Philadelphia Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:45:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Program Description The Senior Technology Awareness Program (STAP) serves low-income older adults with hands-on training and refurbished computers. Workshops Introduction to PCs: Participants are taught basic computing skills. Searching the Internet and email: Email accounts are set up for all participants. Benefits: Participants receive personalized reports for all federal and local programs for which ... http://ntrweb.org/2010/04/27/senior-technology-awareness-program/ Computer Labs for Nonprofit Organizations NTR offers complete computer labs to nonprofit organizations. That's ten computers and a printer -- and a class that will show your staff how to set them up in a network. Basic specifications: Pentium 4 processor running at 2.5 GHz or faster. 512 MB RAM. 40 GB ... http://ntrweb.org/2009/10/20/computer-labs-for-nonprofits/ Nonprofit Technology Resources (NTR) serves low-income people in Philadelphia by recycling used computers, providing hands-on work experience, and assisting community-based service organizations to use computers in their work. We are the oldest computer service organization in the area devoted exclusively to nonprofit organizations and the people they serve. Our computer ... http://ntrweb.org/2009/03/11/nonprofit-technology-resources/ The Hacktory promotes the use of technology in the arts through: Classes Community Events Shared Facilities and Equipment Artist in residence program Art and Technology promotion Materials Exchange The Hacktory is incubated as a project of Nonprofit Technology Resources. Some of what the Hacktory does at NTR can be seen in this photo gallery. The Hacktory Mission ... http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/the-hacktory/ Every two or three weeks during each academic year, NTR partners with the Student Life Center of CCP to help students and other CCP folks to acquire low-cost computers. The deal includes a two-hour orientation, free dial-up Internet service, and a free flash drive. Total price for everything ... http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/ccp-classes/ NTR Now Does Repairs! Formerly, the only machines we'd fix would be what people bought or received from NTR. In early 2009 we opened a full-service repair shop for anybody. Give us a call (215-564-6686) or visit our store (1524 Brandywine) to schedule an appointment at a convenient time. ... http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/repairs/ NTR operates a computer thrift store where you can purchase: Desktop computers, refurbished and very affordable. Mostly PC, some Mac. All backed by a three-year warranty (and you don't have to ship your computer anywhere). Laptops. Call for availability, as it is sometimes difficult for us to keep enough ... http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/computer-thrift-store/ In the Learning Through Technology (LTT) program, NTR distributes donated, refurbished computers to low-income people (especially children and families) through their community groups, churches, and schools. A minimum of 2 hours of computer hardware orientation is included with each machine: In small classes, students learn how to set up and ... http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/learning-through-technology/ Bring A Computer Ask A Question (BACAAQ) is a hands-on workshop that after several years in operation remains extremely popular. We offer to help you repair, upgrade, or use your own computer. Or, you're welcome to bring new components, accessories, or software that you want to install, whether ... http://ntrweb.org/2008/11/23/bring-a-computer-ask-a-question/