The EEA received a grant in 2021 to run a special FREE lending program, from its resource library centre, of refurbished, upgraded professional tablets. The lending program identifies EEA members, in good standing, who do not have currently the means nor the skills to access and use the Internet, by providing a professional tablet and up to 15 hours of individualized training, to increase access to online services and information.

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM ABOUT

As an EEA Member you can access this online form to request the lending of an individual tablet.

ONLINE DIGITAL REQUEST FORM

If you qualify we will contact you and follow up with a short verification of the information you provided, and set up an appointment to get the tablet and the hardware that comes along with it. The first lending request is for one full year, with the opportunity to extend the loan to two additional six-months loans. 

KEY CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION

• EEA membership in good standing
• Applicant lives with epilepsy
• Applicant has limited means to access a digital device on their own.
• Applicants have little to no experience with using mobile devices and can benefit from training and individualized support.

The program DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESS TO WI-FI OR INTERNET SERVICES. However here is a link to low-cost programs for Internet connections: 

INTERNET FOR CANADIANS IN NEED