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    1. Access to disability research information by rural consumers: key findings from the NCDDR 2001 survey

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR) (author)
    Format:
    Newsletter article
    Publication Date:
    2002
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 147 Document Number: C23444
    Journal Title:
    The Research Exchange Newsletter
    Journal Title Details:
    7(2)

    2. The Digital Divide and ICT learning in rural communities: examples of good practice service delivery

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Huggins, Robert (author) and Izushi, Hiro (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2002
    Published:
    UK
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 147 Document Number: C23450
    Journal Title:
    Local Economy
    Journal Title Details:
    17(2) : 111-122
    Notes:
    This article aims to gain a greater understanding of relevant and successful methods of stimulating an ICT(information and communication technologies) culture and skills development in rural areas. The article details good practice activities, utilizing criteria derived from a review of the rural dimensions of ICT learning from a range of relevant initiatives and programs. These good practice activities cover: community resource centers providing opportunities for "tasting" ICTs; video games and Internet Cafes as tools removing "entry barriers"; emphasis on "user management" as a means of creating ownership; service delivery beyond fixed locations; use of ICT capacities in the delivery of general services; and selected use of financial support.