Cook County Higher Education

• Provides education, training, access, and support through online and in-person classes and workshops
• Participation fees vary by event (some events are free)
• Scholarships may be available to cover all or part of class fees
• CCHE provides low-cost, refurbished laptops available for purchase with no income requirements
• Laptop scholarships and payment plans are available

Lighthouse Center for Vital Living

• Duluth-based organization that also serves Cook County
• Provides services and equipment for people challenged by aging, vision loss or other disabilities
• Services include device demos and loans, assistive technology training, and ongoing support
• Devices (such as smartphones, tablets, computers, smart home, daily living aids and more) can be borrowed for up to 30 days to see if they will be helpful
• Some services may be billed to medical insurance or waiver, or they may be offered free of charge; voluntary cost sharing may also be requested