Limited Technology

As an elementary teacher in the rural mountains of Kentucky, I have discovered through surveys in the classroom that a few students still do not have internet access at home, or anywhere. Also, I find that these students are of the lower socioeconomic stature of my classes. Sad, but true! Some students are limited to online usage simply by, "guilt of circumstance". I ask them can they get to a public library; since ours has free usage? Some say "no"! Of course, when they are at school they have school usage, but they still are limited on those snowy and rainy days at home. Most places of employment require on line job applications, so students will always need online services one way or another, in their life. Are these students the wildflowers, or the weeds we see growing in society? How can we help, not just one; but all?