Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As more and more information moves online, Americans without Internet access are increasingly being left behind. OCLC's recently released infographic, " The Internet Is Important to Everyone " dramatically highlights these discrepancies. The barriers to increasing broadband Internet adoption. as a whole.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2010

With shrinking budgets, providing increased access to the Internet and training for computer literacy can be particularly challenging for libraries and public computing centers. read more.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 20, 2011

Access to the Internet and computer training are key services. billion to expand access to. developing ways to keep their community engaged and interested in improving. developing ways to keep their community engaged and interested in improving. impact of your public access computers and computer training programs.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When measuring your impact, you probably do so in relation to the specific needs of the community you serve, but you are also just one in a broader network of organizations working collectively to create a sustainable future for all. Each step you take to maximize your impact creates a ripple that carries through to create global change.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 7, 2013

While we’re extremely proud of our achievements in the field of accessibility and disability rights, we know that we’ve just scratched the surface of what we could possibly do to bolster parity of access to information by people with disabilities. We’re making securing new funding for Bookshare’s international expansion a top priority!

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. A day-of communication timeline could look something like this: 8 a.m.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Our aim at Malala Fund is to create a world where every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education. Over the course of a three-year grant , Champions implement ambitious, goal-oriented projects and participate in advocacy campaigns aimed at changing local and national policies that hinder equal access to education.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

this summer is the Comcast Internet Essentials Program. This new program is rolling out this month in 39 states offering $10 per month broadband Internet program to low-income families with children who are eligible to receive free school meals. Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

Through thousands of community-run events around the world, the Maker Party unites educators, organizations, and enthusiastic Internet users of all ages and skill levels. That’s why we’re supporting this global effort to teach web literacy through hands-on learning and making with the Maker Party. Taking part in a Maker Party?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

In our last blog post , we talked about the surprising number of Americans without access to. the Internet: who they are and what barriers are preventing them from. One thing experts agree on is that the digital divide has far-reaching consequences at the individual, community, and. getting connected. national level.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

These models are presently built on snapshots of internet data and aren’t designed to be research assistants. Agitation: Without access to a creative outlet, young people may feel unheard, invisible, and may suffer from anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

Department of Commerce Broadband Technology Opportunities Program to address the digital divide, one in five American adults still do not use the Internet. One element is an infrastructure project installing fiber optical cabling to homes, schools and businesses and gigabit (ultra-fast) Internet, sponsored by Google.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2016

Earlier this month, the FCC explained why Lifeline expansion matters : "Internet access has become a pre-requisite for full participation in our economy and our society, but nearly one in five Americans is still not benefiting from the opportunities made possible by the most powerful and pervasive platform in history.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2013

According to a Pew Internet report in mid-2012, over half of American adults older than 65 are using the Internet and email, and about a third of them are using social networking sites like Facebook as well. Security symantec digital inclusion tssymantec digital literacy tscommunity org'

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

As nonprofits, what are our responsibilities to our communities? As humans, what are our responsibilities to our communities? Where is your community online? We landed on the possible solution of leveling up the concept of online literacy. Screw that. How can nonprofits create change online? But we can do more.

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NTEN

MAY 21, 2015

Only when everyone is online can we truly support our entire community with necessary services, access to education and information, avenues to employment, and social connections to friends and family regardless of income or where someone may live. Today, more than 60 million Americans still aren't using the Internet at home.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2016

According to the Women and the Web report, 200 million more men have access to the Internet than women. In mid- to low-income countries this statistic soars to a 25-40 percent access gap between women and men. Even if it is for an hour each day, women will access the Web. There’s Olutosin in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Local representatives from nonprofits, schools, and community groups convened in downtown San Francisco for Microsoft's YouthSpark Connection event. Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

One of ARC’s RecTech Coalition programs wanted a Multipoint Server lab in their Chinatown International District Community Center. Existing lab IT system the new MultiPoint Server system replaces: six older Gateway Pentium 4 desktops with Internet connectivity via 13 MB Wave Cable. Installation Date: Oct. Installation Problems.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Social media's still pretty great, though, for raising awareness about your nonprofit, communicating with existing supporters, and listening to your community.). In 2016, video will continue to be the most interesting media on the Internet. We're not talking about the race to expand Internet access in space here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2022

When it comes to solving for the dramatic impacts it has on our world, the connection between corporations, community and technology is critical. The private and public sectors can offer resources and build technology, but to scale in a meaningful way, these solutions need to take into account the nuances of local community needs.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites. Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

The library ordered 60 Dell refurbished desktop computers from TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI) to provide its patrons with Internet access. The Wi-Fi Internet connection and all the devices are powered by solar energy. " Braided River. The Pumpkin Church. " New Heights Educational Group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Restricting computer/internet use is driven by a management and/or IT assumption that the diverse, dynamic nature of computing is either a distraction or a problem. Technology is not fully appreciated, and computer literacy is limited in an environment where users can’t experiment. Pioneers like Beth Kanter understand this.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 6, 2004

The dream of Benetech has been to make print access for the blind as easy as it is for the sighted. Bookshare.org is a place on the Internet where people can work together to make accessible books available to the blind. If you live anywhere in the United States, you'll have access to magazines. That's first class access!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Interested? Alright you got me, I’m in. What’s next?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2008

Rolling out widgets in next few weeks so community members can use them. How do increase internet literacy with communities? Where do they access the content? User policies - a standard policy of user/community conduct is useful. Every community group should have a site like Obama.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

Whether you are teaching a community about sustainable agriculture in Colorado or organizing a hack-a-thon in Romania, we want to help you tell your story. We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. That sounds great. How do you plan on doing that?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

LocalFreeWeb is an SMS service that helps people find free Internet access in San Francisco. The user will receive a text with the three closest locations that have free Internet access. The developers ensured that the locations weren't just providing free Wi-Fi access, but actual computers as well.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 2, 2014

It seems like the Internet is everywhere, with everyone tweeting, posting, reading, and enjoying its many resources. A recent Pew Internet & American Life Project study. A recent Pew Internet & American Life Project study. Internet or email. They need access and a working. But the Internet has.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2011

people who are blind or severely dyslexic), and human rights groups will be collateral damage in Hollywood’s attempt to break the Internet in their latest effort to squash “piracy.” We provide accessible ebooks that can be spoken aloud, turned into Braille or large print. No more donations to our charity.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Calvin Osborne, an attorney with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), underscored the urgency in improving broadband -- essentially fast Internet access -- to keep the US from lagging behind other nations. He spoke about FCC's expansive efforts to increase "digital literacy" for both individuals and small businesses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2012

Prevent children from dying from lack of access to clean water or medical care: @ Water , @ AlexsLemonade. Prevent students from dropping out of high school and increase literacy: @ CISNational , @ FirstBook. Advocate for the civil rights of the LGBT community: @ GLAAD. Prevent further nuclear proliferation: @ Plough_Shares.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

OneWebDay provides an opportunity for communities to celebrate the power of the Web for positive change, to take action to protect what they value most about it, and to educate the public and policy-makers on the social, economic, and political impact of the Web. Unfortunately, these issues rarely break through the noise barrier.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2007

We have reality tours where we take people out to other parts of the world, kind of reverse Club Med, "get your butt off the beach and meet real people," see the development projects, the literacy campaigns, the women's groups, the political opposition parties, the trade unions, but focused on positive, build the next system kind of things.

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