City of Topeka offers free computers to local residents

TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – City officials are giving away free computers to local residents in and around Topeka as part of a digital equity initiative.

Taylor Bugg with the City of Topeka said in a press release that qualifying Topeka and Shawnee County residents between the ages of 18 and 59 can sign up for TSC – Get Digital, to get a free computer. People applying for this must receive SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension Benefit Program or have a household income less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Applicants must live in the following urban areas:

• Topeka
• Auburn
• Dover
• Rossville
• Silver Lake
• Tecumseh
• Wakarusa

Bugg said the computers are on a first-come, first-serve basis. People interested in getting a computer must pre-qualify by calling 785-368-3098 by Sept. 27.

“As we are living longer, our world is becoming increasingly digital. Information and communication can enable healthy and active aging by facilitating access to information, health and healthcare, socio-economic participation and other factors that promote full engagement and participation as we age,” said Monique Glaudeˊ, Director of Community Engagement and Interim Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. “Although many adults are frequent users of information and communication technologies, many still lack access, and the pace of digital innovation is yet to be inclusive of their needs.”

To learn more about the program and how to apply, check out the document below or click here .

TSCGetDigitalEligibility_Sept24 by Matthew Self on Scribd

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