Pandemic lockdowns drove large numbers of older adults to use digital technologies. For some, however, devices like computers and smartphones can present challenges. “A lot of these systems are... read more →
A coalition of local leaders and community partners will work to close the digital divide and provide more than 124,000 San Franciscan households with free or reduced-cost home internet.... read more →
Big internet service providers have committed billions of dollars to the cause of closing the digital divide in recent years. But these firms’ charity is also a tool for... read more →
After access to broadband is secured, it’s time to tackle obsolete personal devices and outdated software. Helping you navigate these muddy, electronic waters will be the Digital Navigators at... read more →
With billions of broadband infrastructure dollars at stake, states have to ensure that digital equity programs are sustainable long after federal money has been spent. Here’s how they can... read more →
As government and other groups that work directly with communities across the country increasingly prioritize digital equity, programs to train new experts in the field are steadily growing. Digital... read more →
While seniors have long been a population on the wrong side of the digital divide, the evolution of tech like video chatting and telehealth makes digital inclusion for older... read more →
Empowering Communities with Digital Literacy San Francisco, CA – February 4, 2022 Access to the internet is a critical quality of life issue for older adults that reduces social isolation,... read more →
At the height of the pandemic, nearly 93 percent of U.S. households with children were involved in some form of distance learning from home, according to Census Bureau data.... read more →
Kami Griffiths has a perfectly fine phone. It’s your standard Samsung Galaxy smartphone with all the important apps, a decent camera and a screen big enough to watch videos.... read more →