CompuPlace of The Ecumenical Community Center

CompuPlace

The mission of CompuPlace

is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through computer-related activities that are both educational and recreational.

We provide abilities-based computer access and training to people with disabilities. Our primary focus is on Cedar Rapids area adults over the age of 21 with intellectual disabilities who are working on basic skills, and on those who are likely to benefit from Assistive Technology. CompuPlace is a unique and specialized learning center.

The CompuPlace Wish List is at the bottom of the page.

Established

in 1988 as Compuplay to provide a computer resource center for individuals with disabilities, the computer lab moved to the Ecumenical Community Center in 2000 and became known as CompuPlace.

Activities

are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, stimulating the development of literacy, language, reasoning, and academic and creative skills.

We use

Touch Screens
Voice Recognition
Switches
Large Print
Speech

Internet access and e-mail help individuals keep in touch with family and friends! The Internet offers prime opportunities for teaching literacy and general computer skills.

Card-making programs are also excellent teaching tools, and many clients make their own personalized greeting cards here.

Carefully chosen games can indeed teach many skills. As a society, we easily recognize the benefits of regular physical exercise. Exercise for the mind is of great value, especially for individuals who are coping with disability. Games can also be a good choice, as we often learn best when we are smiling.

Coordination

Working with many local agencies, CompuPlace helps individuals to work at skills like reading, math and problem solving in an atmosphere of encouragement and fun! CompuPlace works cooperatively with parents, caregivers, and related professionals and organizations.

Donations

Our budget is modest and we always welcome donations. These may be sent to our office at the address listed below.

Scheduling & Information

In order to serve our clients most appropriately, we must operate by appointment.

CompuPlace
601 Second Avenue SE #3
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1305

Phone: (319)-362-4284

E-Mail Compuplace

CompuPlace Wish List

Office-type chairs
that can be easily wiped and cleaned
Card or cover stock -
Clients enjoy making greeting cards
A-2 or invitation sized envelopes -
for quarter-fold greeting cards
White copy paper - any weight
Empty CD cases
(can be used, clear fronts are best)
A few postage stamps each month
Small Interent hubs (maybe 4 port?)
Volunteers to help make PowerPoint learning games for our clients
a good youth project, templates are available
Volunteers to take photos for learning games for our clients
another great project
Financial support for general operations
What we request from clients for each visit
is only about one-third of the cost of providing services
Funds to sponsor clients’ visits
Clients who cannot contribute a $7 per hour donation
are increasing in number
Funds for specialized software designed for adults with disabilities
can be cosly - as much as $100 or more per disk
Funds for specialized hardware, for instance,
Touch Screens are $300 - $500 each
Funds to help with attending Closing the Gap even just once.
This is an annual national Assistive Technology conference
in Minnesota in October

Updated 1/17/2012

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