The DMA works on the Ohio Technology Access Project (OTAP) which, since 1995, has distributed over 4,000 computers to organizations working with the disabled and disadvantaged. They have expanded their reach beyond the Dayton area into Africa, Native American populations in OK and SD and Appalcahian communities in WV.
They are now expanding to cover a network of nursing homes in the Miami Valley area to keep seniors in contact with loved ones and the community.

Fast Forward works in a community technology center in a collaborative effort with the local United Way, school districts, etc. They have programs for students, seniors, the disabled and people returning to the workforce. Summer technology camps focus on kids and include a Hispanic Culture Camp. Over 30 8-14 year olds give an average of 4,000 hours of volunteer time annually.

The Technology Assisting People in Need (TAPIN) project of the Cincinatti PCUG has been refurbishing donated computers to economically deprived students, handicapped people and others in need for several years.

The Garneau User Group's motto - "Where young users become lifetime users" is reflected in their average age of 17. The group undertook the design, refurbishing, upgrading and maintenance of the network infrastructure at Garneau High School.

Best New Project

Honorable Mention

$500.00

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Bowling Green, Kentucky

The Bowling Green group helped set up a networked PC lab with internet service for a nursing home for use by its residents and staff. User group members continue their efforts with mentoring and training of the people.

Best Short Term Project

$1000.00

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Tulsa CS has a project with the Bethesda Boys Ranch which uses refurbished computers for adult education, vocational training, English as a second language training, counseling and so on.