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10 Facts You Need to Know About NYCHA’s Digital Vans

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NYCHA’s Digital Vans are computer labs on wheels that bring technology directly to NYCHA communities that have limited or no access to high-speed internet service.

  1. NYCHA’s Digital Vans are computer labs on wheels that bring technology directly to NYCHA communities that have limited or no access to high-speed internet service.

  2. Each van has eight laptops, a printer/scanner, and wireless internet, as well as an on-site instructor to provide assistance as needed.

  3. NYCHA residents use Digital Vans to search for jobs, update their resumes, check email, browse the internet, do homework, and complete annual online re-certifications.

  4. Since 2012, NYCHA’s two Digital Vans have traveled the City to provide residents with the technology they need to succeed, visiting 18 developments biweekly.

  5. Over 8,000 residents have used the vans – from seniors learning how to use a computer and open email accounts to children and teens doing research for their homework.

  6. One resident earned a college degree using the Digital Van computers because she didn’t have access at home.

  7. NYCHA has just added a third Digital Van to its fleet!

  8. With the addition of the third van, NYCHA will be able to reach up to 18 more underserved developments every two weeks.

  9. The new van is funded through the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications as part of its efforts to expand digital access across the five boroughs.

  10. The Digital Vans are part of a host of NextGeneration NYCHA initiatives – including the MyNYCHA mobile app and the NYCHA Self-Service Portal – to provide better customer service and improve the quality of life of residents through technology.