Tech Leaders to Convene On Expansion of Digital Accessibility
Panel to feature executives from Craigslist, Intel, ZeroDivide, BAYCAT and Community Technology Network
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its mission of providing technology centers and training to underserved populations city-wide, the Community Technology Network (CTN) is hosting an evening of discussion focused on the opportunities and challenges in bringing new communities online. The event, "Digital Opportunities: Is Access a Game Changer?," is sponsored by Zoomerang and features executives from Craigslist, Intel, ZeroDivide, BAYCAT and CTN.
WHAT: | Even in this digital age of connected devices, hundreds of thousands of people in the Bay Area have limited access and little training in technology. Digital Opportunities will draw from technology experts and discuss how to improve accessibility and increase digital literacy. | |
The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased online for $20 at http://ctnbayarea.eventbrite.com. | ||
WHEN: | Monday, December 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. PT | |
LOCATION: | Mission Economic Development (also known as Plaza Adelante) | |
2031 Mission Street | ||
San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||
PANELISTS: | Craig Newmark, Founder, Craigslist | |
Pankaj Kedia, Director of Global Ecosystem Programs for Mobile Internet, Intel | ||
Laura Efurd, Vice President and Chief Community Investment Officer, ZeroDivide | ||
Villy Wang, President & CEO, BAYCAT | ||
Moderated by Kami Griffiths, Executive Director, Community Technology Network | ||
SPONSOR: | The event is being sponsored by Zoomerang, an online survey and polling tool. | |
QUOTE: | "Community Technology Network is excited to bring together this expert panel to discuss the realities and opportunities for expanding access to computers, internet and skills training to underserved communities throughout the Bay Area. We are pleased to be part of the conversation with these leaders to find solutions to close the digital divide." Kami Griffiths, Executive Director of CTN | |
About Community Technology Network
The Community Technology Network (CTN) is a nonprofit that is working to build the capacity of technology centers throughout the Bay Area. CTN provides partner programs with training, skilled volunteers, curricular resources and advice from other successful organizations in order to make the most of the more than 100 computer labs that already exist in San Francisco.
CTN's collaborative approach has recently received a strong vote of confidence from the federal government. CTN, in partnership with the city of San Francisco, has received a substantial 3 year grant to provide digital literacy programming in 36 senior centers across the city.
About Zoomerang
Zoomerang was introduced by MarketTools in 1999 as the world's first Web-based survey tool. Zoomerang surveys and polls are fast, easy-to-use and powerful. Millions of individuals and thousands of businesses, non-profits and educational institutions trust Zoomerang to help them make more informed decisions with minimal cost and effort. Zoomerang provides customizable survey templates for the most common questions including customer satisfaction, meeting feedback, product feedback, event planning, online voting and hundreds more. Zoomerang customers can take advantage of Zoomerang Sample, a panel of more than 2.5 million consumers ready to take surveys, and professional services including expert survey design and survey programming. For more information, visit www.zoomerang.com.
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