HOME ACCESS INITIATIVE. As we all know, the power of computer technology continues to reshape every aspect of human life. It affects how we access and use information in the home, medical centers, in business, on the job, and in school. Because of economic and educational circumstances, a large sector of our community is falling behind. We can reverse this trend if we all work together. Our goal then is to make computer technology and training affordable to the poorest of families in our community. In order to do this, we established the Technology Bank to acquire tax-exempt donations of new and used computer technology resources. Our Home Access Initiative is used to recycle and transfer this technology to low-income families. The computers are donated to families on a first-come, first-served basis. Our Partners, such as the Department of Family and Childrens Service, Northeast GA Educational Opportunity Center, and Action, Inc. help to identify families with a member(s) completing a GED program, Training program, Career Development Program, a college course, etc. All participating families must first take an eight hour basic computer training course at one of NETSPAN's community sites. For families interested in getting on-line, the program provides assistance in obtainig free Internet and e-mail services through sites such as Hotmail.com and www.netzero.com. Go to the Technology Bank page to learn more about how you can find a another good home for your old computer system. |
HOME ACCESS INITIATIVE. As we all know, the power of computer technology continues to reshape every aspect of human life. It affects how we access and use information in the home, medical centers, in business, on the job, and in school. Because of economic and educational circumstances, a large sector of our community is falling behind. We can reverse this trend if we all work together. Our goal then is to make computer technology and training affordable to the poorest of families in our community. In order to do this, we established the Technology Bank to acquire tax-exempt donations of new and used computer technology resources. Our Home Access Initiative is used to recycle and transfer this technology to low-income families. The computers are donated to families on a first-come, first-served basis. Our Partners, such as the Department of Family and Childrens Service, Northeast GA Educational Opportunity Center, and Action, Inc. help to identify families with a member(s) completing a GED program, Training program, Career Development Program, a college course, etc. All participating families must first take an eight hour basic computer training course at one of NETSPAN's community sites. For families interested in getting on-line, the program provides assistance in obtainig free Internet and e-mail services through sites such as Hotmail.com and www.netzero.com. Go to the Technology Bank page to learn more about how you can find a another good home for your old computer system. |
