Donate Devices
cTech Program
The cTech program is an initiative of Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) that uses mobile technologies such as iPhones or tablets to assist in rehabilitation. In a nutshell, the program aims to help adults with an acquired brain injury (ABI) compensate for their cognitive difficulties.
Our services include individual and group training. Individual training uses an errorless training approach such as that used by Baycrest’s Memory-Link program, pioneered by Dr. Brian Richards. Memory-Link teaches individuals with severe memory impairment to use the calendar function on mobile devices. The training initially focuses on basic skill acquisition and then moves on to the use of the skill in real-life situations to meet a client’s specific goals.
Support CHIRS' cTech Donation Program
CHIRS recognizes that not everyone will be able to purchase a mobile device. Therefore, CHIRS has begun to accept mobile device donations on clients’ behalf. As CHIRS is a non-profit charitable organization, a Canadian Donation Tax credit is being offered to individuals or companies in exchange for working used or new iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Android touch-screen devices.
For new device donations, a tax credit equal to the device’s value will be given. For used devices, values may vary depending on the model and condition (functionality, scratches, etc.).
How to Donate a Device
Donating a device is easy. Simply contact Amanda Muise at amandam@chirs.com or (416) 240-8000. Shipping instructions will then be provided. A thank you letter will be sent a few days after we receive your device. A tax credit receipt will be sent before tax season in February.
Rest assured that each device will be inspected and that your personal data will be securely erased. Your help in making these devices available to our clients is much appreciated.