Ms. Salisbury noted that a recent study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 69 percent of children had computers in their homes, but only 40 percent used them. As new media becomes increasingly predominant as the source of information and entertainment, it is critical that it reflect our society's diversity including women and girls, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. If we concentrate on access to the exclusion of content, the 'Digital Divide' will become increasingly difficult to bridge. Captions will be provided during the Webcast to assist those with hearing impairments. A chat room on the conference also will be available.
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