Digital Divide discussion relaunch!
08:30, 20 July 2010
.. Posted in techculture and tech to help.. Link
The digital divide still exists:
- Many regions in the USA, let alone in other parts of the world, are still without broadband
- Many web sites and technology tools are not accessible for people with disabilities or people using assisstive technologies
- Women and girls are excluded from public Internet access sites in many parts of the world because of cultural and safety issues
- Many companies are creating online resources that can be accessed only by people with the latest technology tools, leaving out people who can't afford to upgrade their computers and cell phones every year
The consequences of the digital divide? Excluding people from vital information, government services and products and services they need (not just want).
The Digital Divide Network was a fantastic discussion group with more than 10,000 members at its peak. But various staff transitions and changing company services lead to the network's demise.
Luckily, E-Democracy.org is helping revive the online group. "We are using a simple and integrated e-mail/web open source online group tool that is easy to use and accessible in lower bandwidth areas."
Let's get the discussion going again!
- Digital Inclusion Network Web site.
- Digital Inclusion Network Forum RSS Feed
- Digital Inclusion Network on Facebook
- Digital Inclusion Network on Twitter
