Computer assistance for low-income individuals is important because it can help them to gain access to information and opportunities that they may not have otherwise. Unfortunately, many low-income individuals do not have the means to purchase a computer or to pay for computer assistance.

There are several organizations that offer computer assistance to low-income individuals free of charge or at a reduced cost. One such organization is the Technology Access Foundation (TAF), which provides refurbished computers to low-income individuals and families. TAF also offers free or low-cost computer classes to help people learn how to use computers and the Internet.…