Haldimand & Norfolk mayors deliver donated iPads to local care homes

By Haldimand Press Staff

HALDIMAND—In an effort to help long-term care home residents stay connected with their loved ones throughout the pandemic, Haldimand County Mayor Ken Hewitt and Norfolk County Mayor Kristal Chopp launched an initiative to bring iPads to these homes. 

On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the mayors made their first delivery of 10 iPads, headsets, and iPad cases to Anson Place in Hagersville. iPads were received in the parking lot of Anson Place by recreation volunteer Wesley Devries. The iPads will be used by volunteers and staff to keep residents engaged and connected with family and friends.

“We reached out to a few businesses with the idea of donating iPads and headsets to our long-term care residents and were absolutely amazed at the response. What started with bringing a couple of iPads has grown to now over 60 iPads and 200 headsets,” said Hewitt. 

Hewitt noted that the biggest hurdle was actually acquiring the iPads due to increased demand, but the first shipment arrived and more are on the way.