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October 29, 2009 1:18 PM PDT

Audio slideshow: Bridging the digital divide

by James Martin
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Former IBM employee Bruce Buckelew has made it his mission to eliminate the digital divide in Oakland, Calif. By refurbishing donated computers and giving low-income families access to technology, the Oakland Technology Exchange (OTX) is providing access to the educational, health care, and employment resources available on the Internet that so many people take for granted.

In addition to providing computers, OTX provides training and technical support to the community, teaching basic computer skills to parents and children, giving them access to the technological knowledge and skills and a path toward self-sufficiency.

James is a photographer for CNET News.
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by BruceBuckelew October 29, 2009 8:25 PM PDT
James,<br />Great job.<br />Thanks,<br />Bruce
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