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Arlington Internet Resources for Low-Income Families

While Northern Virginia and D.C. have a thriving tech sector, access to the working computers and high-speed internet necessary for modern life isn’t evenly distributed. Low-income families in Arlington are especially impacted by the digital divide, unable to access expensive digital equipment and services. The following lists contain resources that aim to connect Arlington families with the internet, devices, and programs they need:

Discounted Distance Learning Devices in Arlington

• Arlington Public Schools (APS): Children today must develop their digital literacy, and APS makes that possible for any child enrolled in the school system. Thanks to the school district’s 1:1 digital learning program, all APS students from grades two through 12 can borrow a digital learning device throughout the school year. Contact your child’s school directly for more details. 
• Project Reboot: Project Reboot provides refurbished computers costing between $25 and $100 to low-income families throughout the D.C. metro area. To receive a Project Reboot computer, you’ll need to submit a referral form, a picture ID matching the referral form, and payment for the discounted computer system. 
• PCs for People: PCs for People is a charitable organization providing low-income families with affordable computers starting at $100. To shop at the PCs for People online store, you need to show that you are enrolled in a government assistance program or that you are living below the 200 percent poverty level. 

Arlington families can also consider buying refurbished, recycled computers from a local vendor. You may be able to find a refurbished device for sale at one of the following computer stores located in the Arlington area:

• Lambro Inc.
• Micro Center
• PC Retro 

Remote Learning Programs and Virtual Child Care Centers in Arlington

• Virginia Department of Education: It may not be fun, but Virginia students are required to take standardized testing at different points in the year to evaluate their progress. Virginia’s Department of Education offers free, online practice items to help students prepare for testing in the Virginia public school system. 
• Arlington Library: The massive e-collection of learning tools offered by the Arlington Library is enough to keep even the most advanced learner occupied. Whether it’s to learn a new language, take a virtual class, or enjoy an audio or e-book, your child can use his or her library card to access high-quality free educational materials, databases, and activities for free. 
• The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington: Thanks to the internet, Arlington children can participate in the educational, arts, health, and character programs offered through the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington from the comfort of their own living rooms! Through the Clubhouse @ Your House virtual platform, kids can get social interaction, a sense of belonging, and academic support, even if they cannot leave home. 

Free Wireless Internet Access in Arlington

• WiFiMap.io Map of Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Arlington
• ArcGIS Virginia Free WiFi Hotspot Locator
• My Arlington Map of Digital Resources 

The City of Arlington offers free Wi-Fi to the public at various government-owned facilities through the ArlingtonWireless network. Here are some specific locations in Arlington so you can map out your best options:

• Aurora Hills Branch Library — 735 18th St. S
• Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center — 4200 S Four Mile Run Dr.
• Ellen M. Bozman Government Center — 2100 Clarendon Blvd.
• Carver Community Center — 1415 S Queen St.
• Central Library — 1015 N Quincy St.

Families in Arlington can access the digital resources they need if they know where to look. Use our free Wi-Fi map to learn more about the locations making complimentary Wi-Fi available in the Arlington area:

Free Wireless Internet Access in Arlington, VA

1400 Key Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22209

1550 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22209

3308 South Stafford Street

Arlington, VA 22206

800 South Walter Reed Drive

Arlington, VA 22204

3033 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, VA 22201

800 South Walter Reed Drive

Arlington, VA 22204

2900 South Quincy Street

Arlington, VA 22206

1820 North Fort Myer Drive

Arlington, VA 22209

2955A South Glebe Road

Arlington, VA 22206

320 Twenty-Third Street South

Arlington, VA 22202