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Digital Equity

A toolkit on all things surrounding digital inclusion, accessibility and digital sovereignty.

Research Websites & Articles

Internet For All

The latest news on what's happening with the Internet and access nationally. 

Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity (TIDE)

Part of the World Education site - a local and internal web source for educational advancement. 

National Digital Inclusion Alliance

NDIA advances digital equity by supporting community program and equipping policy makers to act.

What is Digital Equity?

Digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Digital equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services.

It is important to note here the use of “equity” vs. “equality.” When we use the word equity, we accurately acknowledge the systemic barriers that must be dismantled before achieving equality for all.

- Credit: National Digital Inclusion Alliance site (link below) 

Check out the latest news from the Office of Innovation on Digital Equity

From the FCC:

The Affordable Connectivity Program stopped accepting new applications and enrollments on February 7, 2024. Those who were enrolled prior to February 7th, will maintain their benefit until ACP funds run out as long as the household remains enrolled and eligible for the benefit. 

ACP Wind-Down Fact Sheet:
https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/ACP_Wind-down_Fact_Sheet_Final.pdf 



December 14th, 2023 - San Antonio Named a 2023 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
San Antonio is recognized for the 7th time in a row by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance for its work in Digital Equity. The article sites SAPLs Digital Equity Library Guide. 

March 8th. 2023 - Digital Connectivity in Underserved Areas
The latest Request for Proposal about digital equity. If you live in an area that has limited or poor WIFI connectivity, this proposal may be of interest.