Donating a Computer to the PAL Program

The PAL program accepts donations of used PCs. The PCs we receive are cleaned up, all hard drives are erased and a new licensed operating system is placed on the PC. Additionally, application software - such as word processing and other learning tools to assist the disabled, are added on the PC. Once a PC has been refrubished, the PC is given a person with developmental disaibilities or their family.

Many people with developmental disabilities in the state of Colorado do not have convenient access to computer technology. For people with developmental disabilities computers can increase learning skills, improve eye-hand coordiation and help with many other life skills. Additionally, computers provide the family with a method of accessing the internet to research options and resources for the disability related challenges that they face. PCs donated to our program go directly to this underserved population.

People that receive a PC from our program are never charged any fees for the PC they receive. All costs associated with refurbishing PCs are paid by DDRC and generous contributions from the community.

Why donate to the PAL program?
There are many reasons to donate your old PC to our program. The main reason is simply; you can help a family affected by developmental disabilities. All donations to our program go directly to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Additional reasons for donating to our program are:

• Recycling PCs is great for our environment. Lead and other toxic metals do not end up in a landfill.
• Donating a PC to our program offers a potential benefit to your taxes.
• Your donation generates good will in the community

What PC's do we accept?
We gladly accept Pentium III or better Desktop PCs and Laptop Computers. In order to keep our program costs low and be able to quickly refurbish PC's for use by people with developmental disabilities, we ask that donated equipment meet the following specifications:

To donate a PC to our program, please bring the PC to the main DDRC Offices in Lakewood (click for a map). Our hours are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. If our hours are inconvenient for you, please contact us at 303.233.2263 X6683 and we will make arrangements to work within your schedule.

Due to space limitations in our program, we are only able to accept 10 PCs in any one donation. If you have more then 10 PCs that you wish to donate, please contact Community Computer Connection (303.962-2270).

Will I get a Tax Credit for my donation?
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center and the PAL program, is a 501C(3) non-profit organization. Your donation to our program is tax-deductible. Additionally, donations of $250 or more may be eligible for a Colorado Enterprise Zone Tax Credit. All donors receive a letter acknowledging your donation for tax purposes.

Can I make a cash donation to the program?
If you do not have a PC available to donate, you can make a cash donation to the program. All funding received in the program goes towards buying software and equipment for our refurbishing process. To donate, please send a check or money order to:

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
Attn: PAL Program
11177 W. 8th Ave Suite 300
Lakewood, CO 80215

or to donate with a credit or debit card, go to our online donation site at www.ddrcco.com