Assistance

The cost of technical support, training and upgrading technology over time. These services are difficult and can be costly for even those with means. The technology for the online participation still has a way to go before it is "plug and play." Because this is considered a critical element in closing the Digital Divide in underserved communities the Board responded to practitioners by adding it to the 5As originally approved. Many believe one reason cell phones, games and big screen TV are so popular is that they are "Plug and Play". Do you have any ideas to more broadly deploy broadband?

Advocates Seek Accountability in Expenditure of Broadband Stimulus Funds

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Mar 24 2009

SOURCE:  www.broabandcensus.com

At the final day of a six-day public forum about the federal government's $7.2 billion broadband stimulus funding on Tuesday morning, the discussion made a sharp turn toward a focus on oversight and post-award compliance.

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YMCA of Greater Long Beach

Project:
Neighborhood Technology Learning Continuum Program

Teaching over 4,000 elementary, 1,000 middle, and 500 high school-age youth high-end digital media technology skills through existing after school networks and a nationally recognized Summer Youth Institute.

54th Assembly District, Bonnie Lowenthal
55th Assembly District, Warren Furutani
25th Senate District, Rod Wright
27th Senate District, Alan Lowenthal
28th Senate District, Ted Lieu
37th Congressional District, Laura Richardson

Venice Arts

Project:
Beyond MySpace: Bridging the Digital Divide Through the Arts

Taught 750 youth to develop creative content (photography, film, multi-media) for mobile technology with Internet use while encouraging them to interact with others through their art.

41st Assembly District, Julia Brownley
47th Assembly District, Holly Mitchell
53rd Assembly District, Betsy Butler
23rd Senate District, Fran Pavley
26th Senate District, Curren D. Price Jr.
28th Senate District, Ted Lieu
36th Congressional District, Janice Hahn

Southeast Community Development Corporation

Project:
Southeast Cities Technology Collaborative

Increasing access to broadband and providing training to improve the health and educational outcomes in the Southeast Los Angeles region.

The Collaborative is providing basic Digital Literacy to 3,200 youth and adults, preparing 2,700 adults for the workforce, placing 150 in jobs, and assisting 800 families subscribe to broadband.

46th Assembly District, John Perez
50th Assembly District , Ricardo Lara
30th Senate District, Ron Calderon
34th Congressional District, Lucille Roybal-Allard

 

Little Tokyo Service Center

Project:
Neighborhoods Unplugged

Deployed 6 community wireless networks in low-income residential buildings and business corridors in 3 Los Angeles neighborhoods, provided Wi-Fi to 325 residential units, while providing technology-based training to 700 participants.

Progress to Date:

El Concilio of San Mateo County

Project:
WiFi 101

Increasing computer ownership through a school laptop program; increasing broadband connectivity by expanding Community Wireless to 50 non-profit organizations and 3,000 users; training 90 community members to provide tech support; offering workforce training; and developing and improving technology access and awareness to 1,000 area residents.

19th Assembly District, Jerry Hill
8th Senate District, Leland Yee
9th Congressional District, Jackie Speier

Computers for Youth

Project:
Take IT Home Project

Improving the home learning environment of 4,000 low-income middle-school students and their families by providing them with a home computer, top-notch educational software in core subject areas, Internet access, tech support and family workshops designed to increase parents' confidence as learning partners for their children.

Progress to Date:

The Children's Partnership

Project:
School2Home

Designed an innovative program that enables low-performing middle schools effectively integrate  technology into all aspects of their school improvement efforts.  Students receive a netbook for use at home and in the classroom.  Parents and teachers receive training on how to leverage this technology to support student academic achievement.

 

41st Assembly District, Anthony Portantino
23rd Senate District, Fran Pavley

California State University

Project:
Accessible Technology Initiative

Increasing the web accessibility, accessibility of electronic instructional materials, and accessibility of technology purchased by 23 CSU campuses to the benefit of over 10,000 students with disabilities.

54th Assembly District, Bonnie Lowenthal
27th Senate District, Alan Lowenthal
46th Congressional District, Dana Rohrabacher