Flint, Michigan – September 26,
2000 – On September 21st, President
Clinton visited Flint, Michigan as part of his
initiative to bridge the digital divide and create
digital opportunities for all Americans. The Flint,
Michigan tour highlighted the importance of ensuring
the accessibility and use of information technologies
for Americans with disabilities.
In an unprecedented move, President Clinton announced
the first of the Technology Opportunities Program’s
(TOP) Fiscal Year 2000 grants, to Pangea Foundation
of San Diego, California.
“The $270,000 grant from the U.S. Department
of Commerce is going to significantly help Pangea
Foundation develop Web-based technologies designed
to serve people with disabilities,” says
Kristin Berry, Founder and Executive Director
of the San Diego-based organization.
Dedicated to Pangea Foundation’s Abilities
Networks program, the funds will assist in the
creation of Web-based software applications that
will help to facilitate communication among organizations
that serve people with disabilities.
About Pangea Foundation
Since its inception in 1996, Pangea Foundation
has taken an active role in developing solutions
that ensure all segments of the community
enjoy the vast benefits of technology, particularly
those underserved by traditional institutions.
In addition to Abilities Networks, the organization
is responsible for several other programs
aimed at bringing state-of-the-art technology
to schools and community organizations. For
more information, please visit www.pangeafoundation.org.
