Internet-connected computers on our desks are no different. Others assert that since many social work clients don t even have telephones, much less computers and there is no need to incorporate this technology into practice. Such thinking carried to its logical end would have agencies that work in low income communities ripping out their own phone systems. Lack of client accessibility is a serious issue that will only be compounded if social workers boycott cyberspace. Using the above as excuses to avoid using the web to enhance social work practice is foolish and dangerous.
Computers are no different.
They are only fancier communications machines, and they are becoming just as important. Like any technology they can be dangerous as well depending upon how they are used. Hince our column. The information age is drastically changing the nature of social work practice. All this can now be done immediately using a web-connected computer.