The Hidden Crisis: Why Digital Inequality Persists
If you are like me, you take owning a computer and accessing the internet for granted. My computer delivers breaking news, allows me to work from home, enables me to connect with family, make medical appointments and track test results, find recipes based on the ingredients in my refrigerator, shop for the best deals, research […]
To Benefit From the Internet, ‘Not All Screens are Created Equal’
In modern households, access to myriad resources and services begins with a speedy and affordable broadband connection. User devices — from smartphones to desktop computers — are also essential, particularly in the context of accessing important healthcare, employment and government services. However, “not all screens are created equal,” according to Amy Gonzales, an expert in […]
How Youth Care Club Helps Families Access Technology Through C2K
Teens Take Action: How our Youth Group is Making a Difference What items did students of the past need most for school? Pencils, notebooks, and textbooks. And today? Laptops. My volunteer organization, the Youth Care Club (YCC), has partnered with C2K for years, gathering volunteers to refurbish electronics and organizing computer distribution events. At these […]