Digital Inclusion refers to students and their families who do not have a
computer or internet access at home. This access is the critical first part, but
addressing Digital Inclusion also encompasses technology literacy- the skills
required to utilize the Computer and Internet effectively for essential
services, education, employment, civic engagement and cultural
participation.
Palm Beach Broadband member organizations collaborated to
provide a comprehensive solution suite in specific 'high need' neighborhoods of
Palm Beach County. This suite includes:
| - Computer
- Software
- Family Training
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The School District currently has a program where computers that are coming 'out
of service' are refurbished and then placed into the community through
charitable organizations. We collaborate with local municipalities, nonprofits
and schools for the family contacts to provide the free wireless internet access
and technology literacy.
There are currently two Digital Divide
Projects, one in West Palm Beach (Pleasant City) and the other in Delray Beach
as shown below. Additional access areas are being added as this program
continues to expand.