Digital Divide: Tweet The Facts!

Posted on: 8 September 2009 at 1731 - Comment

The success of NYC Twestival is one that depends on the support of all of our fans. Spreading the word about CampInteractive is the most important part of this Twestival. One of the best ways to do this is to tweet the facts! Most everyone reading this blog has regular access to the internet; it’s our responsiblity to show how wide that digital divide is and what CampInteractive is trying to do. We rely on you! Let’s spread the word beyond Twestival!

Mission of @campinteractive is to empower inner-city youth through inspiration of nature, creative power of technology. Tweet This

2 issues @campinteractive was founded to address - digital divide and lack of positive role models for youth. Tweet This

In Kingsbridge BX (where @campinteractive is based), half of population lives below national poverty line. Tweet This

How often do you use the Internet? Can you even imagine your home without this constant connection to the outside world? Tweet This

Over half of Americans have accessed Internet wirelessly on a device (laptop, cell phone). (@Pew_Internet) Tweet This

In Kingsbridge BX, 30% of households w/annual income of $30K or less has high-speed Internet connection. Tweet This

80% of Americans made contribution to political, religious, charitable org in past yr. http://bit.ly/bITvf Tweet This

Household income is less powerful predictor of library use than access to the Internet is. (@Pew_Internet) Tweet This

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