How We Work

TAPP receives donations from companies and individuals who are eager to donate their time and surplus computer equipment to benefit the people in their communities. We repair and refurbish the computers as required, getting them ready for community placement. Our centers are set up as Windows-based environment with Internet-ready equipment. The computer access centers consist of 3-5 computers, some also have printers, scanners, web cams and speakers.

Accomplishments

Thanks to our many donations and an Industry Canada pilot project, TAPP has been able to setup well over 50 community access centers locally. We also provide training to members of the community, who will in turn train others.

Our partnership with the City of Ottawa, the Partnerships for Jobs program and Convergys, allows us to participate in the training of social assistance clients, providing them the skills for possible employment as Customer Service or Technical Support Specialists.

Among the public and non-profit affiliates with which the members of TAPP have worked are:

Donations

Corel,Computer Supply House, Onyx Corporation, Minto Corporation, The Bear, EDS Systemhouse, PV Movers, Herzing College, DMR Consultants, O.L.F, Bell Canada, AJJA Technology Consultants, Ottawa University, Telephone Pioneers, Firstmark Technologies, DRS Flight Safety, CUSO, Tecsult, Linguistek, Canadian Human Rights Commission, Public Service Alliance, Canada Marconi, Canada Post, PCS Marine, The Royal Bank, Bank of Canada, Ottawa Hospital and hundreds of individuals too numerous to name.

Special Thanks To:

GOULBOURN Sanitation Services (for trash pickup)
and, for donations of computer equipment: E.D.S.
Minto Development Corporation
Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation