Imagine you are a communications specialist who recently moved to a small, rural town. The town does not have a library, and residents do not have access to high-speed Internet, printers, laptops, or other software in a public setting. Many residents do not have access to these items at home either. You are writing a proposal to the town to request resources that could give residents more access to technology and information.

• Discuss the problems associated with the digital divide.
• Discuss the prevalence of the digital divide in the United States.
• Analyze the impact of lack of access to information and technology on individuals and society as a whole.
• Propose resources that could help improve the town's access to technology and information.
• Explain how access to technology and current information could impact individuals and the town.