Digital Inclusion For All

BDD Notable Accomplishments Germane To Digital Inclusion

1. Katrina Computer Center:

Established and maintained Information Technology Center at the George R. Brown Convention Center for Katrina victims.  The computer technology center provided services to a registered population of over 8,000 evacuees, 1,500 of whom were residents at the Convention Center.

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2. Wi-Fi Network At Apartment Complex:

Established the first Wi-Fi Network at a HUD property designed for the elderly  And Physically Challenged. The project provides free computers and Internet to the residents of the Independence Hall apartment complex.  Wireless Internet connectivity is a valuable amenity for elderly and Physically Challenged Americans, it gives them 24/7 access needed social services from local, state and federal agencies. 

Other BDD Notable Accomplishments Germane To Digital Inclusion

3. Read by Six Initiative:

BDD’s “Read by Six Initiative” has provided computers containing a pre-k curriculum and other educational software to over 200 schools and daycares. The computers are utilized to teach pre-k students how to read and write thereby academically preparing them for kindergarten.

Other BDD Notable Accomplishments Germane To Digital Inclusion

4. Computer Olympic Challenge:

BDD holds an annual Computer Olympic Challenge. Kids, ages 3 thru 12, compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in computer related events. The kids come from schools and daycares that participate in the Read By Six Initiative.

Other BDD Notable Accomplishments Germane To Digital Inclusion

5. No Special Needs Child Left Behind:

Once a month BDD donates a computer to the family of a special needs child. Computers help in the educational development of a child with special needs.

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