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Digital Skills Training for Newly Resettled Refugees
Navigating resources in a digital world is imperative for refugee families settling in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, the United States has authorized admission of up to 125,000 refugees in 2024. Over 3.2 million refugees have made the USA their home since the passing of the Refugee Act in 1980. American society heavily relies on technology. According to the Pew Research Center 2024 Internet, Broadband Factsheet ,...
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A Community Comes Together to Provide a Rural Telehealth Access Point—Increasing Digital Access to Healthcare
Rural Americans can face driving one or more hours for medical care. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that telehealth—embedded in culturally appropriate practice—is effective at treating and managing health conditions ranging from depression to hypertension. For rural communities lacking reliable access to broadband internet, Telehealth Access Points (TAP) fill a need not otherwise met. Extension professionals can play an important role in...