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The Arc of Illinois

The Arc of Illinois is a state chapter of The Arc

of the United States. The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons

with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through

informed choices.

Leaders in The Arc:

I am very happy to share with you some news from

Comcast regarding their new program to offer discounted internet access to

families who have children enrolled in the National School Lunch Program.

Low-cost computers are also available to enrollees.

Please share this information with families, staff

and members of your community.

Tony

Here are the details:

Low Cost Internet Provided by Comcast to Low

Income Families

How to qualify:

To qualify for $9.95 a month Internet service and

a low-cost computer, your household must meet all these criteria:

1. Be located where Comcast offers Internet

service

2.. Have at least one child receiving free

school lunches through the National School Lunch Program

3. Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet

service within the last 90 days

4. Not have an overdue Comcast bill or

unreturned equipment

How to apply:

1.. Call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) to

request an application

2.. We will mail you an application. Complete

and return it, along with lunch program documents from your child's school

3.. We will notify you by mail about the status

of your application. Allow 7-10 days for a response

How to get connected: Once you are approved, we'll

mail you a welcome package with everything you need to set up your Internet

service and receive our free Internet training. If you choose to purchase a

low-cost computer, your welcome package will provide details.

Comcast's website about the program in English:

www.internetessentials

Comcast's website about the program in Spanish:

www.internetbasico.com

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