About Us

St-AlbertCAP.com is a charitable organization that provides free public computer services through the use of our computer labs and computer kiosks at 16 locations in St. Albert. For more information about our Computer Labs and Computer Kiosks click on the links in the side navigation menu.

One of our computer kiosks located in St. Albert.

One of our computer labs located in St. Albert.

We are committed to complete public access to computers and the Internet. To ensure complete accessibility of Information Technologies (ITs) two of our labs are equipped with adaptive hardware and life skills software tailored to the disabled client. For more information about our lab equipment or software click on the Computer Labs link in the side navigation menu.

Accessibility of ITs to the public is furthered through affordable Computer Courses on introductory basics like "How to Surf the Web", "How to Use Email", "Office Basics", and "Introduction to Web Design". For more information on our computer courses click on the E-learning link or the Computer Courses link in the side navigation menu.

In addition to our public services, St-AlbertCAP.com offers free or low cost computer services to nonprofit community groups. Organizations with a limited budget will be able to develop a Web page, develop a Web presence with a link on our site, have their Web site hosted by CAP, take advantage of our computer courses, and book the computer labs for training their clients or members. For more information about our services for nonprofit groups click on the Member's Benefits link in the side navigation menu.

Vision

St-AlbertCAP.com has a vision of an online community of organizations in St. Albert. That community would include nonprofit organizations, government services, tourism services, businesses, and educational institutions across all of the sectors. The online community will be where people go to find their information about St. Albert: what groups and resources exist, what events are happening, and what courses are being offered. In 2004 CAP will go online with BookIt! a program that will enable users to register and make payments for community events, courses, or drop-in activities online.

We want St-AlbertCAP.com to be the hub of a networked community that works together to increase awareness about our community, to promote our local organizations and services, to create a Web presence for local groups, and to share resources and support one another in partnerships.

We not only envision a connected community of organizations but we also want every citizen of St. Albert to be connected to Information Technologies through the use of accessible Computer Labs, Computer Kiosks, and Computer Training.

Values

St. Albert CAP is committed to a number of principles including:

• Accessibility - multiple locations, availability, adaptive hardware and life skills CDs, E-learning, and computer training
• Stewardship - working with and for the St. Albert community through our Host and General Membership
• Communication - open dialogue with our 16 Host Site partners and other stakeholders
• Accountability - appropriate use of resources to fulfill our mission of accessible computer services for the public
• Integrity - ethical and professional conduct
• Respect - people, partners,and property

Mission

Through community partnerships in St. Albert we support a network of Computer Labs and Kiosk stations for use by residents and visitors.   The Computer Labs and Kiosks provide free Internet access and Email for the public at any time during Host site locations' hours. The Computer Labs are fully equipped with Internet, Email access, Windows XP Office software, and hardware like printers, scanners, and webcams. For a full inventory of lab software and hardware click on the Computer Labs link in the side navigation menu. Two of our labs are also equipped with adaptive hardware and life skills software for disabled persons or anyone with reduced mobility or vision.

We also provide E-learning, Computer Courses and training to the public and our member organizations to ensure that they have the proper knowledge and tools to use Information Technologies.

Also through our community partnerships and member organizations we will create an online community that provides information on local groups and their services across all of the sectors including Sports & Recreation, Health, Social services, Arts & Culture, Business, Government, Volunteerism, Youth Groups, and the Faith Community.

Objectives

• To provide an accessible and sustainable online network serving the community of St. Albert
• To provide barrier free access to computer services to the local public
• To promote community development through partnerships and the provision of Information Technologies services
• To facilitate connections to educational & learning opportunities
• To facilitate knowledge of local resources including Non-profit, Government, Career or Job Search, Tourism, and Commerce