This designated computer center will be Idaho’s newest and largest Neighborhood Network (beating our own Wylie record) with 10 brand new computers with DSL.
In addition to computer learning skills, services through our computer center will offer support both onsite and in our communities to help stabilize our residents' lives and create a transition to financial and living independence.
Our current partners/programs will include:
• Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) - Our learning center will be a certified Medicare site. Certified counselors will provide assistance to our elderly within our Boise, Idaho community with Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Long Term Care Insurance, HMO’s, and the Prescription Drug Coverage and Preventative Screenings Medicare benefits.
• The Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Will provide learning and outreach programs to assist veterans.
• LINC – Brings learning opportunities onsite to our residents such as Independent Living Skills Training, and Advocacy. In addition debt reduction, nutritional and cooking on a budget classes will be offered.
• Idaho Commission for the Blind – Provides technical support and computer setup to appropriately accommodate our blind and visually impaired. Additional learning opportunities will include: Orientation and Mobility, Activities of Daily Living, Braille, Industrial Arts, and Job Readiness.
• Idaho Commission for Libraries- The Commission for Libraries is interested in serving our disabled and visually impaired through the Talking Book Service, a free source of audio books and magazines for those unable to read standard print. They will provide brochures about the program and demonstrations of the service to staff and/or residents.
• World Relief – Will provide outreach and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
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