Our Tablet Distribution Program is now complete and was successful. We are excited to share some key details such as where they were distributed, quantities and feedback from Seniors.
Tablet Distribution was as follows:
Neighbourhood House - Vancouver - 10
Neighbourhood House - Vancouver - 10
Library - Lillooet - 8
Library - Sechelt - 8
Not for profit - Cowichan - 5
Not for Profit - Burnaby - 15
First Nation - North Vancouver - 15
Not for Profit - Vancouver - 15
Ismaili care for the Elderly Team - various - 12
Feedback from Seniors:
One senior is a cancer patient who was thankful to receive the Chromebook to get connected with others. Friends can provide emotional support for her through zoom.
Two seniors used their cell phone to attend zoom, the screen is too small and their eyes were hurt. With the Chromebook, they enjoyed attending virtual classes. Specifically one senior is a knitter, she socialize and knit with other seniors. She is the teacher of the group. She can demonstrates the detailed knitting steps to members in the Knitting Circle. She is very thankful for the donor to make this connection possible with a better device.
The Chromebook is very helpful. I don’t have a computer at home. I can learn about the government's care and assistance for the retired people, and I can watch the video programs that are beneficial to the physical and mental wellness, making my life more pleasant. Thank you very much to the donors of the tablet computer!
Another benefit is the Chromebook allows changing the setting from English to Chinese. The seniors can browse and navigate without difficulty. It doesn’t happen to other devices like Amazon Fire7 tablets which the seniors return due to language barrier.
