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The following are links to resources that Austin Free-Net users and staff may find helpful. Jump to a category:

Accessibility

Adult Basic Education/GED

English as a Second Language

Austin Info

Austin Community Technology Access Centers

Computer and Job Skills Training

Community Technology Networks

Digital Divide Issues General Resources

University of Texas Research

Internet Safety Concerns

News Local News

National News

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Resources for Non-Profits Technology

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Resources for Youth Internet and Technology

Wired for Youth in Austin Public Libraries
Using the World Wide Web
Searching the World Wide Web
The Obsolete Computer Museum A fun site with pictures and information about vintage computers.
Plugged In A program designed to connect a low-income community with the benefits of computer and communications technologies.

Internet Safety Please visit, download and read with someone who can help you learn about safety on the Internet (good tips for any age!):

Netsmartz from the Center for Missing & Exploited Kids
Internet Safety Ten Golden Rules for Internet Safety
Parents Guide to the Internet Developed by the U.S. Department of Education
Safe Kids Online Tips, advice and suggestions to make your family’s online experience fun and productive

Arts & Crafts

Carlos’ Coloring Book Home – Choose from a variety of pages to “color” online.
Folk Art & Craft Exchange - Cool art created by and relating to Native Americans and others.

Books

Games, Goodies & More

Ask Kids – Ask any question at this children’s search engine.

The Cartoon Network
Create Your own Newspaper (CRAYON) A fun place for kids to try out their own writing ideas.
Family.Com – Search for Austin.
Girlstart.org for organization information; but for fun, go to their new website: Girlstart.com. Austin-based hands-on program to encourage girls in math, science, engineering and technology activities and careers.
Highland Park Elementary School Excellent site about one of Austin, Texas’ elementary schools.
Kids’ Space – Fun for younger kids.
LEGO Incredible site for anyone who enjoys LEGOs.
M & M’s Baking Bits Page Yummy! Try out some great recipes from the Mars M&M’s Site.
Music Links Try this list of links to all sorts of music.
River City Youth Foundation Dove Springs (Austin, TX) youth who practice safe, healthy and positive lifestyles, including being college and career bound…
United Nations’ CyberSchoolBus Interested in peace, human rights and young people around the world? This is the site for you!
Warner Bros. Online Find out what’s new with all your favorite Warner Bros. characters.
Whitehouse for KidsTake a tour of the Whitehouse!

Science

Exploratorium Home Page
Hubble Space Telescope Great photographs sent from space.
The Microbe Zoo A Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology. Advanced, cute graphics.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Visit some beautiful and deadly creatures of the ocean.
NASA’s “Kid’s Only Page”
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens An Animal Information Database. A terrific site with photos of animals at SeaWorld.

Sports

Baseball See what is going on baseball at ESPN’s SportsZone.
Football Check out your favorite football team.
National Basketball Association. See what this season brings …check out schedules, animation, sounds and more!
The Olympic Games Site.
Sports Illustrated for Kids This site is for kids, by kids. Get the Inside Scoop. Real Audio, too!
Yahoo Sports Links List of tons of sports sites.

Volunteering Austin Specific

General