Martha and Sandy have been running a tech charity—pass IT on—for 15 years. Pass IT on is a charity that repurposes old tech, such as computers and tablets, for people with1who cannot access public computers.
Sandy and Martha2that no matter what your health, social or financial circumstances, everyone should be treated3and participate in society. Today, that means making computers4.
Their charity, pass IT on,5computers and IT equipment for disabled people in Edinburgh. Each computer is6to the requirements of the individual and the team help with7an internet connection and installing the equipment in the client's home free of charge.
One of their clients, Callum, is 12 years old and has autism (自闭症). After Callum8a free adapted computer, his father9to pass IT on saying that his son's "manual skillfulness has10and his communication skills are much better." Callum is just one of the many people whose lives have been11by Martha, Sandy and pass IT on.
To thank Martha and Sandy for their12, their local community have come together to13a surprise party.
Former trustee Allan Wilson said: "I can't think of more deserving people for this surprise party than Martha and Sandy." Another14: "It's lovely to be able to do something like this for them." The pair were described as "15heroes".
