United Way helps equip agencies with technology and supports numerous agencies that direct resources towards increasing digital access to all its community members. For Youth-Boston targets skill and computer training that prepare youth and adults for rewarding careers in our Information Age economy. The gap can be bridged, but left to its own devices, the information marketplace won't close it. We will need concerted efforts, charity and more. I fear lack of them.
Technology makes more technology possible.
It is now one of America's leading economic and civil rights issues and we have to take concrete steps to redress the gap between the information haves and have nots. Our social and economic problems have not vanished, the technology issue has just brought them to the surface. We welcome your comments, reactions and suggestions. Please include your name, address and daytime phone number with your submission. Letters may be edited for length and clarity and must be signed to be published.