AzTAP has partnered with Achieve Human Services and RefurbIT – their computer refurbishment program – to provide access to low cost refurbished computers and iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, etc.). There are two programs available to individuals anywhere in Arizona interested in buying high quality refurbished devices from RefurbIT.
Program 1. General Public – To see items available to the general public for purchase, visit the RefurbIT website.
Program 2. Persons with Disabilities – An additional 25% discount above RefurbIT’s already discounted price is available for Arizonans with disabilities who also receive specific federal or state public assistance benefits. To qualify, you or a family member living in your home must 1) have a disability; and, 2) be currently receiving and able to verify at least one of the following public assistance benefits:
- AHCCCS/Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHAEP)
- National School Lunch Program (Free Lunch Program)
- Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- State Children’s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) / KidsCare
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- VA Benefits
To apply for this program, complete the online application at the button below. After your application has been processed and approved, you will be given specific login information and code that will allow you to purchase the computer with a 25% discount directly from the RefurbIT/Achieve website.
Pricing of Devices
- Monitors starting around $29.99
- iOS devices starting around $59.99
- Tablets starting around $149.99
- Laptops starting around $189.00
- Desktop systems starting around $79.00
PC and laptop cost includes Windows 10 Pro Operating System and 12-month warranty. If requested, specific software can be installed at an additional cost. Please note that the device you receive will have similar features to the one you ordered, but may not be exactly the same. For help with the application contact AskRefurbIT@nau.edu, 602-776-4670, or 800-477-9921. For product or inventory questions, contact aesinformation@achievehs.org or call 928-341-4141 Feel free to print the RefurbIT Informational Flyer for you own use or to distribute.
Affordable Connectivity Program
In November 2021, Congress passed the infrastructure bill which set aside funds to create the Affordable Connectivity Program – a new, long-term program, which will replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program.
All customers applying on or after 12-31-21 will be enrolled in the new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Eligible households enrolled in ACP will receive up to $30 off their monthly internet service, and be subject to the rules and requirements of the ACP program.
EBB households enrolled before 12-31-21 will continue to receive their current monthly EBB benefit during a 60-day transition period after EBB ends.
You can apply through your internet provider or go to Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov).
More About ACHIEVE and RefurbIT
RefurbIT is an initiative of the ACHIEVE Enterprise Services social enterprise. ACHIEVE provides refurbished laptops, PCs, iOS devices, and tablets as part of its Microsoft Registered Refurbishment program. ACHIEVE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Agency providing employment and job skills training for individuals with developmental disabilities for more than 50 years. Additionally, ACHIEVE provides housing and case management services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). ACHIEVE predominantly serves rural AZ and currently offers a vast range of services throughout Arizona. ACHIEVE Enterprise Services (AES) is a social enterprise created by ACHIEVE Human Services. AES specializes in computer and electronic recycling and computer refurbishment. AES provides a variety of business offerings: IT Asset Recovery, Secure Data Destruction, Electronics recycling and IT refurbishment. AES provides a dynamic business solution in a variety of Information Technology capacities to empower people with disabilities to reach their full potential.
How to Donate Computers
If you would like to support this program you can do so by donating your end of life computer equipment to ReburbIT. They will data wipe your computers and laptops; then refurbish and license them in line with the Microsoft Registered Refurbishment program. For further information please contact aesinformation@achievehs.org or at 928-341-4141.