How can I restore iPad without access to Apple ID or last PC used?

My organization has about 25 iPads. I just had one returned to me as "Disabled", and I am unable to recover it using the usual procedure because I don't have access to the last PC it was connected to.  This iPad was used by a former employee.  I have no idea what he set up as his Apple ID or password, and do not have access to his PC/iTunes account.  The normal approach to recovery requires the Apple ID and Password and last PC used for iTunes.  What can I do? 
This recovery approach is designed for consumers, not a business with a normal rotation of employees.  Do I have to download one of those hacking tools?
John Straub

You can restore it from any computer with iTunes. If, however, the previous employee set up Find My iPhone and hence Activation Lock, you will need that employee's Apple ID and password to activate the device after the restore, or you'll need to get him/her to remove the device from his/her iCloud account:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2702
If you can't reach the previous user or he/she is unwilling to cooperate, you will need to contact Apple Support and ask if they can help. If your company can provide proof of ownership, there may be something they can do.
For the future, most companies either set up Find My iPhone using an Apple ID and password the company controls, or they lock off the ability to make account changes so that the employee can't set up iCloud.
Regards.

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