Alabama
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California
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State of California
California Department of Technology: Broadband and Digital Literacy Office
California Public Utilities Commission: California Advance Services Fund - Broadband Adoption
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City of Long Beach
Locality Website:
City of Long Beach Digital Inclusion Initiative
Locality contact:
Rebecca Kauma
Digital Inclusion Program Manager
Department of Technology and Innovation
DigitalInclusion@longbeach.gov
Abjot Kaur
Digital Inclusion Program Coordinator
Department of Technology and Innovation
DigitalInclusion@longbeach.gov
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
City of Long Beach Department of Technology and Innovation
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Digital Inclusion Resource Guide: The Digital Inclusion Resource Guide provides a comprehensive overview of digital inclusion resources such as information on low-cost Internet services, low-cost computer resources, free public WiFi resources, free computers and printing resources, free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and more.
Digital Inclusion Roadmap Overview: The City of Long Beach’s Digital Inclusion Roadmap Overview provides insight on how the city developed the 2021 Digital Inclusion Roadmap, which includes the stakeholder engagement process, community engagement process, and next steps.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
2021 Digital Inclusion Roadmap
City of Los Angeles
Locality Website:
Get Connected Los Angeles
Locality contact:
Dawn Comer
Director of Technology Inclusion
Mayor's Office of Budget and Innovation
Dawn.Comer@lacity.org
Jeanne Holm
Deputy Mayor
Mayor's Office of Budget and Innovation
Jeanne.Holm@lacity.org
Dan Caroselli
Digital Inclusion and Performance Management Unit
Bureau of Street Lighting
Dan.Caroselli@lacity.org
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Budget and Innovation
Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Tech2Go: The Los Angeles Public Library's Tech2Go initiative provides computer bundles for 6 months at a time to adults with a valid library card. Computer bundles include a Chromebook device and an Internet hotspot.
Angeleno Connectivity Trust: The Angeleno Connectivity Trust is a $14 million initiative aimed at providing 100GB per year of free Internet access for up to 18,000 students for the next five years. This program serves K-12 students and youth who experience homelessness, children in foster care, young people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and those who may have dropped out of school or cannot attend due to the lack of technological resources and connectivity.
Improving Digital Equity in Los Angeles: This resource addresses the City of Los Angeles' digital divide by illustrating the city's level of Internet access with geographic data.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
The City of Los Angeles' SmartLA 2028 report addresses connectivity and digital inclusion.
City of Moreno Valley
Locality Website:
Community Learning & Internet Connectivity (CLIC)
Locality contact:
Steve Hargis
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Financial and Management Services
Technology Services Division
Steveh@moval.org
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
City of Moreno Valley Financial and Management Services
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Community Learning & Internet Connectivity (CLIC): The City of Moreno Valley established CLIC in October of 2020 as a community resource hub to close the digital divide.
Wi-Fi Garden: The Wi-Fi Garden project offers free public Wi-Fi at numerous city facilities.
Hotspot Device Program: Patrons can check out Wi-Fi hotspots for one month at a time from the Moreno Valley Public Library. The hotspots offer unlimited bandwidth and allow up to eight devices to share an Internet connection.
Tech for Success: The City of Moreno Valley partnered with the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Riverside County to distribute refurbished computers to those in need.
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Indiana
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City of Bloomington
Locality Website:
City of Bloomington Digital Equity
Locality contact:
Rick Dietz
Director
Department of Information Technology Services
Dietzr@bloomington.in.gov
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services (ITS)
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
2020 Digital Equity Survey Data: The City of Bloomington conducted a survey to assess digital equity issues as part of the first step in the development of the 2020 Digital Equity Strategic Plan.
City of Bloomington Digital Equity Grants: The Bloomington Common Council approved the Digital Equity Grants program funded through a $35,000 investment in 2020, part of Mayor Hamilton's Recover Forward strategy.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
2020 Digital Equity Strategic Plan
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Iowa
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Massachusetts
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City of Boston
Locality Website:
City of Boston Broadband and Digital Equity
Locality contact:
Mike Lynch
Director
Broadband and Cable, Department of Information Technology
Mike.Lynch@boston.gov
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
City of Boston Broadband and Cable, Department of Information Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
City of Boston Digital Equity Fund: The Digital Equity fund provides grant funding for nonprofits to support projects that help people use the Internet, allow communities to participate in civic engagement safely and securely, make decisions based on need, and work to connect unconnected households.
Wicked Free Wi-Fi: Wicked Free Wi-Fi is the City of Boston's free outdoor wireless network.
Boston Neighborhood Network Media Education and Training: The Boston Public Library offers computer and technology classes that include beginner level computer classes, job searching and resume assistance, email and online tool support, and more.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
The City of Boston's Digital Equity/Inclusion plan is currently underway.
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Minnesota
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- Department of Employment and Economic Development, Office of Broadband Development: K-12 Connect Forward
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Mississippi
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Montana
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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State of New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Information Technology:
Digital Literacy Strategic Plan
Training Toolkit for Digital Literacy
Local initiatives:
City of Albuquerque
Locality contact:
Catherine Nicolaou
Broadband Program Manager
Department of Technology and Innovation
CNicolaou@cabq.gov
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator(s):
Department of Technology and Innovation
Department of Senior Affairs
Albuquerque Public Library
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Wi-Fi in Neighborhoods: The Department of Technology and Innovation administers the City of Albuquerque’s Wi-Fi in Neighborhoods initiative. The public may use their wireless devices to access free Internet at many indoor and outdoor public facilities.
Stay Connected from Home: The Department of Senior Affairs provides digital training resources for seniors. The department partnered with Adelante DiverseIT for digital literacy group classes and Teeniors® for personalized one-on-one technology tutoring.
Library Computer Classes: The public libraries offer computer classes for adults to provide one-on-one support with digital basics, resume building, and computer training in English and Spanish.
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North Carolina
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- N.C. Department of Information Technology, Division of Broadband and Digital Equity:
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North Dakota
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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City of Portland
Locality Website:
City of Portland Broadband & Digital Equity
Locality contact:
Elisabeth Perez
Director
Office for Community Technology
Elisabeth.H.Perez@portlandoregon.gov
Rebecca Gibbons
Strategic Initiatives Manager
Office for Community Technology
Rebecca.Gibbons@portlandoregon.gov
Leina Gonzalez Baird
Digital Equity Coordinator
Leina.Gonzalezbaird@portlandoregon.gov
Jennifer Redman
Community Broadband Planner
Office for Community Technology
Jennifer.Redman@portlandoregon.gov
Digital Equity/Inclusion Coordinator:
City of Portland Office for Community Technology
Digital Equity/Inclusion Resources:
Digital Inclusion Fund: The City of Portland’s Digital Inclusion Fund places a focus on building capacity in community-based organizations by providing training and Digital Navigator services to the community. This fund includes the Community Digital Navigator Pilot Grant Program and the Small Business Digital Navigator Pilot Grant Program.
Digital Inclusion Tech Kit: The City of Portland allocated a total of $5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding to provide devices and high-speed Internet service to qualifying community members.
Digital Divide Response: Tech Kit Project: The City of Portland committed $3.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to provide device and digital literacy training needs for minority populations.
Digital Equity/Inclusion Plan:
City of Portland Digital Equity Action Plan
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Wyoming
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