This organization and its centers are affiliated with Samaritans . Compeer West compeerwest. About 25 online volunteers have participated so far. They worked in partnership with San Jose Children's Musical Theater to produce an original musical about youth with disabilities. The Network maintains a Digital Clubhouses in Sunnyvale, California and at the New York Information Technology Center in Wall Street.
Participants use the Internet to communicate with each other through e-mail and through chat rooms.
Campers with disabilities, from 13 to 17 years old, corresponded with volunteers via e-mail. The goal was for campers to practice using e-mail and to get comfortable using it to communicate with others, and to have fun socializing online. DO-IT is based out of the University of Washington and works to help people with disabilities successfully pursue academics and careers. It's programs to promote the use of technology to maximize the independence, productivity and participation of people with disabilities. Best Buddies, the sponsor of this program, check references on all applicants and require parental permission for those under 18.