For many people, the only method to get and send information out is by using a Community Access Program site. This is particularly true for homeless youth in our city (talk to Phoenix Youth or your local library) and many of our seniors.

Do you support affordable public internet access and skill training to help people to use this in Nova Scotia? Don’t let this great organization and program disappear. Below you will find links to read more about C@P, recent articles, and how to TAKE ACTION IF YOU CARE.

WHAT IS CAP?

C@P networks provide access to invaluable ICT infrastructure across the county. Not simply locations for public internet access, but community development incubators, small business supports, adult literacy training centers, communication tools for immigrants, and access points for tourists and travelers. Read more here: http://www.halifaxcap.ca/the_halifax_regional_cap_association/2009/01/what-is-cap.html

BLOG AND MEDIA ARTICLES

Government Pulling Support for Community Access Programs

http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/4868/125/

Tories cut funding for library Internet access

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/tories-cut-funding-for-library-internet-access/article1501229/

Ottawa cuts funding for internet sites

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/nova-scotia/story/2010/03/16/ns-cap-funding-internet.html

Ottawa ends computer funding for Community Access Program

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/ottawa-ends-computer-funding-for-community-access-program/article1501674/

TAKE ACTION!!

CONTACT YOUR MLA and tell them what you think: http://www.gov.ns.ca/LEGISLATURE/Members/index.html. Download Excel list here (send an email): MLA addresses

Just write your comments and remind our elected leaders about this important vision:

The C@P Society is committed to the social, economic, and cultural enhancement of rural communities through the use of ICT. The Society’s mandate recognizes that stronger communities will be built through the ability to capitalize on the power and possibilities of technology.

C@P networks provide access to invaluable ICT infrastructure across the county. Not simply locations for public internet access, but community development incubators, small business supports, adult literacy training centers, communication tools for immigrants, and access points for tourists and travelers. C@P covers a broad spectrum of opportunities and we believe that we have but scratched the surface of opportunities that C@P can make available to communities across this country.