access to information technology

In this paper our first tutorial was about information technology and ethics…..

Hammel and Smith (1993) linked the importance of this topic to occupational therapy.

“The ability to access and use information technologies has become a survival skill for every member of society and should therefore be considered part of meaningful occupation” p. 970
Hammel, J.M. & Smith, R. O. (1993). The development of technology competencies and training guidelines for occupational therapists. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(11), 970-997.

But not all people have equal access to information technology
Here is an overview of Addressing the ‘Digital Divide’ in Aotearoa New Zealand