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Members of our community. This needs to go well beyond health care. It includes the availability of private housing, employment, education, meaningful relationships, as well as social participation. In addition, we will be working with the centers for medicare and Medicaid Services to develop, refine, and strengthen policies that promote independent living among all populations, especially those served by medicaid. We would also look with cms to promote home and communitybased services and support. Last but not least, i will be remiss if i forget to mention that may is also the time of the yea...

Impairment to email her doctor, a person who is Mobility Limited to its in glasses classes online, and for someone else to work at home. 29 of people with disabilities would join the work force if telecommuting were actually a viable option for them. Before working at home, however, broadband is now a necessity for anyone searching for a job. Many job openings are only posted online. About 80 of fortune 500 companies only accept job applications online. And about 60 of working americans use the internet as an integral part of their jobs every single day. If you do not have broadband, you are i...

Programs throughout the country. Several of these also focus on older americans, and virtually all are providing public workstations equipped for people with disabilities. [applause] collectively, the result of this work in San Francisco and in the city and cities and states across the country, will create templates for success that organizations around the rest of the country can replicate in order to help their communities move online. And getting communities online is the reason that we are so invested in this effort. It is critical to our future, because broadband drives economic growth, a...

We set up the computer in our kitchen, and they set it up in their dining room but they instructed my husband and me as we tried to make one of their favorite meals. And they kind of scoffed when we were beating the dough too much and smiled when we had an almost round 40 a. For us, it is a the best way to connect because they live very far away and we do not get to see the mother rise. It is an important way for all of us to be able to connect with our families and with our communities. For americans living with disabilities, many of whom are also aging americans, broadband and Commuters Comp...

Ntia has invested 450 million for Public Computer Centers and sustainable Broadband Adoption programs throughout the country. Several of these also focus on older americans, and virtually all are providing public workstations equipped for people with disabilities. [applause] collectively, the result of this work in San Francisco and in the city and cities and states across the country, will create templates for success that organizations around the rest of the country can replicate in order to help their communities move online. And getting communities online is the reason that we are so inves...