Computer Services

The following are nonprofit agencies or organizations that offer computer training designed specifically for senior citizens, or that offer other computer-related services free to qualifying individuals or organizations. Many for-profit organizations also provide computer training or other computer-related services (see yellow pages in phone book, under Computers-Training).

A wealth of information is available from the Internet, including information about a variety of topics relevant to senior citizens. Internet classes should teach computer users how to browse for subjects that interest them.

CHIPS – Computers for Homebound & Isolated Persons

546-6262
Office on Aging
P. O. Box 51650, 37950-1650
Volunteers install donated computers and provide technical support for eligible Knox County seniors or their caregivers who are homebound or isolated because of long-term illness or disability or full-time caregiving duties. Free. Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service takes applications.
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DiscoverET.org

456-7969
P. O. Box 51264, 37950-1264
A nonprofit information network for East Tennessee that hosts web sites and group e-mail lists for nonprofit groups and helps with web-page design. Hosts community calendar and more than 5,000 links to businesses, governments, and nonprofits in the 16-county region around Knoxville.
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Knox County Public Library

215-8700
Main Library: 500 W. Church Avenue, 37902
Public Internet access at all branches; 1-hour limit. Wireless Internet access at most branches for laptops and other devices that are wi-fi equipped. Small charge for printing. Lawson McGhee and some other branches offer free computer workshops; call for schedule. Computer classes available in Spanish.
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Senior Centers

For a list of Knox County senior centers that offer computer services exclusively for seniors, see Senior Centers.