Disability.gov Technology News & Events Update: FCC Offering Low-Cost Broadband & Computers for Students & Families ----- Original Message ----- From: Disability.gov To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:42 AM Subject: Disability.gov Technology News & Events Update: FCC Offering Low-Cost Broadband & Computers for Students & Families
FCC Offering Low-Cost Broadband & Computers for Students & Families The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced an initiative called "Connect to Compete" to bring low-cost broadband and computers to millions of low-income Americans. This effort will offer families eligible for the National School Lunch Program discounted monthly broadband Internet and a laptop or desktop computer, and free digital literacy training. "Connect to Compete" will begin in select cities in spring 2012. For more information e-mail [email protected]. This information was recently added to Disability.gov. To Learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/technology/news_%26_events. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions about the subscription service? Contact Us STAY CONNECTED: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help GovDelivery, Inc. sending on behalf of Disability.gov · U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy · 200 Constitution Avenue, NW · Washington DC 20210 · 1-800-439-1420
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