Pictured above is TDVA Member Dennis Matthews Receiving a free Dell Desktop Computer thanks to a collaboration of many fine people working together.

TDVA launched the Computer Program for Veterans on 20 May 2009. In an effort to continue its empowerment to people that are less fortunate, the Texas Disabled Veterans Association, has evolved its service-oriented resources to include access to online computer technology.

Several veterans have since returned back to school along with seeking new employment opportunities with the new tools they have been given. The TDVA computer program collaborates with American Legion Post 179 (New Braunfels, Texas), Computers have also been donated by The National Cristina Foundation and The San Antonio Coalition of Veterans in order to refurbish and reprogram donated computers with the latest anti-virus and basic user friendly software.

The TDVA and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Clinic created a small computer lab for in-patients and out-patients to have ready access to a PC. The computer lab has three DELL Desktops with Win XP software, open office, voice-recognition software, and a job resume writing program.

Over 50 PCs have been given to veterans from May 2009 through December 2011. Future PCs are already trickling in on a recurring basis, to launch a great year now and throughout 2012.