Posts Tagged ‘broadband’
Expanding internet access across Rhode Island communities
Governor McKee announces up to $1.7 million in grants to expand internet access for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders across state Governor Dan McKee held a news conference yesterday to announce the awarding of up to $1.7 million to support increased internet access for low- and moderate-income households, helping to bridge the digital divide, in…
Read MoreInternet access critical “infrastructure” for seniors’ well-being, quality of life – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a year where a global pandemic has significantly reduced social interaction, technology becomes more important than ever, especially for homebound seniors. A newly released 39-page report from the Washington, DC-based AARP found that more older adults (44 percent) view tech more positively as a way to stay…
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