Older Americans and the Worldwide Web: The New Wave of Internet Users : Forum Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifth Congress, Second Session, Washington, DC, July 16, 1998

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Página 51 - In the future days which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression — everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way — everywhere in the world.
Página 41 - The Congress hereby affirms that library and information services adequate to meet the needs of the people of the United States are essential to achieve national goals and to utilize most effectively the Nation's educational resources and that the Federal Government will cooperate with State and local governments and public and private agencies in assuring optimum provision of such services.
Página 41 - ... informational needs of the Nation, including the special library and informational needs of rural areas, of economically, socially, or culturally deprived persons and of elderly persons, and the means by which these needs may be met through information centers, through the libraries of elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education, and through public, research, special, and other types of libraries...
Página 51 - The first is freedom of speech and expression — everywhere in the world. The second is freedom of every person to worship God in his own way— everywhere in the world. The third is freedom from want . . . everywhere in the world. The fourth is freedom from fear . . . anywhere in the world.
Página 3 - US SENATE, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING, Washington, DC. The committee met, pursuant to notice, at 1:05 pm, in room SD-628, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Hon.
Página 41 - Congress on the implementation of national policy by such statements, presentations, and reports as it deems appropriate; (2) conduct studies, surveys, and analyses of the library and informational needs of the Nation, including the special library and informational needs of rural areas, of economically, socially, or culturally deprived persons and of elderly persons, and the means by which these needs may be met...
Página 110 - Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
Página 74 - ScniorNcl's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
Página 49 - Guns, tanks, and bombs were the principal weapons of World War II, but there were other, more subtle, forms of warfare as well. Words, posters, and films waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry just as surely as military weapons engaged the enemy.
Página 110 - NCOA is an association of organizations and individuals committed to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons and to enhancing the field of aging through leadership and service, education, and advocacy. NCOA includes professionals and volunteers, service providers, consumer and labor groups, businesses, government agencies, religious groups, and voluntary organizations. NCOA accomplishes its mission through leadership, education and training, publications,...

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