In addition to improving the quality of life for millions of people, information technology (IT) in many instances is being used as a tool to actually save lives. IT is used to improve the safety of individuals every day, although many do not realize its importance. Fifteen years ago, efforts to...

Almost 10 percent of the world's population - 650 million people - live with some type of disability. A disability is any physical, sensory, or cognitive impairment that makes daily activities more difficult. Many people are born with a disability. Others acquire a disability later in life, from...

One of the pillars of every community is its system of government. Many government functions, such as collecting taxes and running elections, involve the collection and dissemination of information. Thus, governments can use information technology (IT) to solve a host of problems. Because IT...

Information technology (IT) has become so pervasive that its effects on society can be seen in the interactions between citizens and their communities. Strong communities have strong bonds between its members and with other communities, and IT is helping to link people and communities together...