NOTE: Please forward as appropriate COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY TAKE CHARGE OF THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY! Ottawa, May 7-9, 1995 We're told the information highway is the key to our high- tech future, but community-based groups and non-government organizations have not been consulted by business or govern- ment about how they would use the I-Way or how it could be adapted to meet their needs and budgets. Here's your chance to think your way forward into this gap in public policy! Community and public access electronic networks have been working to create electronic neighbourhoods that reflect the priorities and interests of their communities. At this con- ference, electronic networkers and the voluntary sector will come together to explore common ground and develop a unified voice with which to express their concerns. The event will build solid bridges between long-time users and designers of cyberspace, and those less familiar with this new terrain. The conference will also be an educational opportunity for those looking for the substance behind the information high- way hype, wanting pointers on using online services or seek- ing to learn how their organization can tap the vast infor- mation resources already available on electronic networks. We will proceed on the assumption that common sense and plain language are perfectly adequate tools with which to address these issues. Onsite terminals will be available throughout the conference for FREE tutorials and practical use.