Our friend Gene Crick, who has the ear of the FCC and serves on one of its committees, has asked a question of CTLS members. If you can send him any thoughts, that would be helpful.
Conversely, thoughts on the frustration of not having it would be helpful as well. Thanks! Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 12:01 AM To: Laurie Mahaffey Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ctls-l] stimulus package: broadband exemplars >>Broadband Stimulus Package: The FCC has asked me to recommend compelling examples to illustrate the value and importance of broadband availability. Can any of our CTLS family think of a project or program that clearly demonstrates positive impact of broadband access on a local neighborhood or community? Perhaps you know of some rural, urban or tribal community where broadband is bringing measurable benefits and advantages, compared to prior times or similar areas without broadband. Could be economic, social, educational, healthcare... or any other "success story" that dramatizes the difference between communities and people who "have" and "have not" broadband access. We're looking for tangible, easy-to-understand (media-genic) examples which can help supporters explain why national broadband development is important to our future. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Gene Crick [email protected] Bastrop Public Library, Technology Advisor and Croquet Coach
