News

(Added 2/16/2012)

New Proloquo2Go App Donation Program

For more information click here.

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(Added 11/16/2011)

Connect to Compete

Connect to Compete 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. Factsheets about this initiative are available in PDF and Text formats. For more information e-mail info@connect2compete.org.

(Added 8/24/2011)

Internet Essentials

Internet Essentials is a new program offered by Comcast. Internet Essentials brings affordable home Internet to students and their families.

While participating in Internet Essentials, customers receive:

• Fast home Internet for just $9.95 a month + tax

• No price increases, no activation fees, or equipment rental fees

• A low-cost computer available at initial enrollment for just $149.99 + tax

• Access to free Internet training – online, in print and in classroom

With Internet Essentials, families can do all the things they want to do online, like

email, homework, sharing photos, job searches, paying bills, watching videos,

downloading music and much more.

To Become Eligible:

A household is eligible to participate if it meets all of the following criteria:

• It is located where Comcast offers Internet service

• It has at least one child receiving free school lunches under the National School Lunch Program

• It has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days

• It does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment

Starting in the 2011-12 school year, families may sign up by calling 1-855-8-INTERNET

(1-855-846-8376). For more information visit: InternetEssentials.com

Educators, community partners, media and others can access communication tools and resources to help spread the word. Simply register at the Internet Essentials online partner portal for easy access to communication tools and resources.