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3. One of the technology services offered for the underserved is called Lifeline, which will give a $9.25 discount per month per household in either phone line or internet service. To qualify an application must be filed and approval by the company is needed. For the lifeline program is easier to qualify if the household receives other federal assistance. Research what types of technologies and service such as free internet exist in South Florida for underserved populations. Describe what they are and how does the underserved population gain access to them. (Cossick, et al., 2020)
Another available service is the computer and free internet use in Miami Dade Public Library System, to access it the only requirement is to have a public library card. To obtain a library card one must go in person and show an ID and proof of residency in the county. (“Explore the Power of Your Library Card”)
References
Cossick, S., Cossick, S., George, N., George, N., Cossick, S., & Sc. (2020, March 20). Low Income Internet Guide: Find Discount Internet Service In Your Area. Retrieved from https://www.allconnect.com/blog/low-income-internet-guide
Explore the Power of Your Library Card. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.mdpls.org/library-card/library-card.asp
Masters, K. (2017). Role development in professional nursing practice. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
