Closing The Digital Divide

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with Don Slesnick III of The South Florida Digital Alliance

Posted

Apr 20, 2020

Nearly 54 million American households contain a computer today, according to the Commerce Department – that’s more than half of all homes in the United States. Despite the high number, many younger Americans are still struggling to gain access to a computer. Don Slesnick, Executive Director of the South Florida Digital Alliance, explains how there are providing a bridge for this digital divide. Interview recorded: October 26^th, 2018

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