Every Citizen Online (SM)

Every Citizen Online (SM) is a public-private partnership program to enable computer ownership and broadband use in low-income and unconnected homes. The program will help vulnerable populations overcome top barriers to adoption: broadband awareness and training, computer ownership, and subscription affordability. Joining together technology companies and local entities, the program will provide digital literacy and help unconnected consumers purchase a new broadband-enabled computer using an instant rebate, bundled with a year of discounted broadband service.

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Every Child Online

No Child Left Offline is an innovative project that brings together public and private partners to help disadvantaged children and their families join the Information Age. The program is the most comprehensive initiative of its kind undertaken by any state as it is intended to help underprivileged individuals overcome the obstacles associated with the digital divide. This is accomplished by placing computers in the hands of disadvantaged populations so that they have access to abundant technological resources and can perform basic computing functions.

In Kentucky, the No Child Left Offline program has successfully facilitated cooperation among private partners, corporate foundations and state government to place computers into the hands of underprivileged and disadvantaged individuals. ConnectKentucky’s No Child Left Offline is meeting the challenge of including these citizens in the digital age through these creative public-private partnerships. No Child Left Offline, as an initiative, is as flexible as today’s technology. The organization has already initiated and executed a successful pilot project of No Child Left Offline and has delivered approximately 2,000 Internet-ready computers to disadvantaged individuals and populations across the state.

In Tennessee, the Computers 4 Kids, (C4K) program is designed to leverage technology for the benefit of disenfranchised children in Tennessee. By extending the reach of public-private partnerships, Computers for Kids will be able to positively impact the future of the children and families that are facing economic challenges, those in the foster care system or those who struggle with behavioral disorders and other issues. As the State of Tennessee embarks on the journey to stimulate an unprecedented level of economic development under the guidance of Connected Tennessee, consideration has been given to disadvantaged populations in the state.

Contact No Child Left Offline to see how the program can benefit children in your community or state.