April 2010 Archives

We've used year-end reporting to ask our CAP site community what they think of the bigger Digital Divide issues and here are the results.

When asked which demographic group is the most effected by CAP in the community, the following groups were identified:

• Adults with low literacy
• Students
• Adults with disabilities
• Seniors
• Poverty
• Youth
  

When asked to identify the demographic groups with the most challenges adapting to Digital Citizenship, the following groups were identified:

• Homeless (93%)
• Seniors
• Social Assistance
• Poverty
  

When asked which are the Digital Dividers most important to communities, the following was identified as the most significant:
 

• Money (costs too much)

When asked which issues we should now address to help bridge the Digital Divide, these were identified:

 "Very Important", in order of rank:

• Access to computers
• Internet Price Regulation
• Open Source Initiatives (FOSS)
  
• Opportunities for Non-Profits
• Access to cheaper technology
• Internet as a Human Right
• Freedom of information & privacy protection

When asked "According to research by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), over the next twenty four months, we will see a digital revolution equal to that of the past fifteen years. Is your community ready ?"

• 87% of respondents said NO.
  

When asked " In your community, how urgent is the issue of Digital Divide?"

• 6.7% said not a priority
• 66.7% said it was urgent
• 26.7% said it was very urgent

When asked  "Do you feel that your community would support an initiative to lobby the Canadian Government to make internet access a fundamental human right in Canada?"

• 80% said yes.