ASK Project

This project provides computers to people with disabilities. Donated computers are refurbished, loaded with software, and given away to adults and children with disabilities at no charge. The ASK Project was started in 1994 under the name "Share4Life" by Linda Durbin of Purcell, OK. In 1998, the Sooner AMBUCS met Linda and wanted to get involved with her program and help it grow. The project took on the name "AMBUCS Share4Life Komputers" or ASK, and Linda is a very active member of our chapter. In 2001, ASK became a National Project of AmBility, and thanks to all of our members, friends, and especially our donors, to date over 5,000 computers have been provided to disabled people. Computers are not shipped to recipients, they must be picked up in Norman.

Computer Configurations

Young Children
Children can use lower-level programs and computers.  We donate them to special needs classes and to individual children for their homes.  Even a computer with a relatively small hard drive can be loaded with 60+ games and educational programs (all shareware).  A child with a learning disability, developmental delay, speech and hearing problem, mental retardation, autism, etc., can greatly benefit from these programs. 
 
 These children benefit from computers used in the classroom.  They increase their motor and mental skills, which help them grow and learn. We would like them to have the same opportunity at home.  These children often they have siblings who can also benefit.  We try to match to the highest level need in the home.  Our software includes Spanish and sign language learning activities.