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A great resource
?? Exciting Release: "State of Digital Inclusion in the States" Report ?? I’m pleased to share the release of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s (NDIA) “State of Digital Inclusion in the States” report! This new resource will be valuable for state leaders, policymakers, and advocates who are working to close the digital divide and drive forward digital inclusion.? https://lnkd.in/gjAh4rra
One of many solutions to close the digital divide.
Congress now has an opportunity to create a new broadband affordability program without taxpayer burden starting in 2025 by repurposing funding from expiring High-Cost Programs as a first step toward modernizing the Universal Service Fund. We must advocate for #NoHomeLeftOffline.
Thank you Robert F. Smith for highlighting the Digital Divide
Access to broadband isn’t just about connecting to the internet — it’s about connecting to opportunity. Yet for millions of Americans, the digital divide remains a barrier to education, employment and healthcare. This gap disproportionately impacts communities of color and rural areas, exacerbating existing inequities like the racial wealth gap.
Donate your no-longer-needed electronics to support community members without access to technology! Gadgets for Good and eSmart Recycling will be in the Foundation parking lot on Saturday, January 11 from 10 am – 1 pm, collecting electronics such as computers, keyboards, and printers (NO televisions). See the full list of accepted electronics and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eUnghdYR
Efforts to incrase digital literacy continue!
CEO at POCIT - a careers and media platform empowering Black and Brown people in tech!
Amazon has announced the launch of its AWS Education Equity Initiative. The program commits $100 million over the next five years to support underserved and underrepresented communities in accessing educational technology, closing the digital divide.
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Access to home internet increases the annual income of low-income American households by $2,000, yet 16.3M households are offline because they cannot afford an available Internet connection. This broadband affordability gap accounts for two-thirds of the digital divide.
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16.3M U.S. households make up the broadband affordability gap and are offline because they cannot afford an available internet connection - unable to access remote work, online learning, telehealth, or critical government services. We must advocate for #NoHomeLeftOffline.
Muncipal broadbands networks make the internet affordable.
New York announced new round of grants for municipal fiber networks and partnerships - with some existing networks and expanding and a new open access fiber network in Jamestown. This program has created many new local options for service both from public and private investments - a real model of success. https://lnkd.in/gf8VS9tv