Digital Inclusion in your Community
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Digital Inclusion in your Community Tuesday, Sep 6 at Noon CT Remarks: Matt Schmit, Illinois Office of Broadband Presentations: Amy Huffman & Pamela Rosales, National Digital Inclusion Alliance In this session, we will discuss critical elements of Digital Inclusion, including understanding the root causes of the digital divide, three key elements to digital inclusion, the power of digital inclusion coalitions, and funding. We will share examples of digital inclusion programs and coalitions throughout the country. The presentation will be preceded by short remarks from Matt Schmit, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Broadband. After the presentation, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A segment with NDIA’s Policy Director.
Previous community broadband programs are available for view at University of Illinois Extension's Community Broadband Development homepage. If you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please send a request to esarey@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. |