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
524-6262
A joint partnership of Knox County, Office on Aging, and DiscoverET.org
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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Discover ET.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 3,500 links to businesses, governments, and nonprofits in the 16-county region around Knoxville.
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Knox County Computer Lab
215-3400
Knox County Clerk’s Office, Five Points Village Plaza,
2364 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 37914
Walk-in public computer lab with Internet access and an emphasis on serving seniors and new computer users. Classes available. Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Knox County Public Library
215-8700
Main Library: 500 W. Church Avenue, 37902
Public Internet access at all branches; 2-hour limit. Wireless Internet access at Burlington, Powell, Lawson McGhee branches and Beck Center 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."
