San Antonio, TX and partners launched the "Get Connected!" program to improve digital literacy rates
San Antonio, TX program to improve digital literacy rates
The San Antonio Public Library has partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank, the non-profit Feeding Texas, and the internet service provider Google Fiber to launch the "Get Connected!" program to improve digital literacy rates and reduce the digital divide. The program distributes free refurbished laptops, hosts monthly dual-language classes on basic computer skills, and raises awareness of internet assistance programs low-income families.
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New Initiative Aims to Close San Antonio's Digital Divide
The San Antonio Food Bank has teamed up with the San Antonio Public Library, nonprofit Feeding Texas and ISP Google Fiber to spearhead "Get Connected!," an effort to bolster digital literacy rates.
San Antonio Food Bank launching new digital program called Get Connected! | KABB
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Food Bank is launching an innovative new digital inclusion program called Get Connected! Caption: San Antonio Food Bank launching new digital program called Get Connected! (SBG San Antonio) According to Purdue University, 9% of Texas households have no device to access the internet, and 14. 8% have no internet access. As we learned throughout the pandemic, the inability to access technology severely impacts our ability to connect with basic services.
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