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Bridging the Digital Divide_ Empowering an Inclusive and Accessible World through Technology

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Disability Archives_ A Beacon in the Digital Age of Inclusivity

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Three years after the start of the pandemic, the digital divide remains as relevant as ever. Inequalities in technology were highlighted across state and local governments, K-12 classrooms, and higher education institutions. Today, organizations are committing to digital inclusion initiatives to connect more communities and put technology in more hands.

The Federal Communications Commission estimates that 14.5 million people across the United States live without internet access. This number doesn't include the number of people dealing with slow internet or spotty connections, as well as those without the proper technological devices to work or study. As Managing Partner of SLED sales at Verizon, Karen Davis sees firsthand the disparity and its impact on underserved communities. In a recent interview with Government Technology Insider, she explained, "We're out there all day seeing these nonprofit organizations, and it's really a need right now. We addressed distance learning at the beginning of COVID, with our K-12 students. But outside of that space, we saw that there was a drastic need to address that digital divide."

To meet various needs, digital inclusion initiatives go beyond internet service to provide people in underserved communities with all the tools they are lacking. "Digital inclusion involves providing the tools to access the internet, like smartphones and tablets" Davis shared. Continuing, "Internet services is a part of it, if there is a need, but the third piece includes security. It's vital to provide CISOs and IT managers with the security management capabilities to lock systems down or loosen or tighten restrictions as needed. Ultimately, it is about making sure people have everything they need to complete their work or schoolwork."

Despite challenges, digital inclusion initiatives are setting the precedence for how people with limited resources can access the same connectivity and technology as others. An example of a successful initiative is the opportunity to provide unemployed individuals with internet jetpacks and other resources to prepare for interviews, online applications, and virtual interviews. Similar programs are being offered to Pell Grant students, where they can rent an internet jetpack or other devices from campus libraries. Continuation and growth of such programs are providing bright futures for millions of people in the country.

The power of technology is evident in today's world, and although more needs to be done, efforts are underway to make it more accessible to all. Providing the tools to enable Americans to work, study, and live better doesn't just bolster the individuals, but it helps to build a stronger, more capable nation as a whole.

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Digital Inclusion Initiatives Target Digital Divide - Government Technology Insider

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Digital inclusion initiatives help state and local agencies bridge the digital divide.

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Disability Archives_ A Beacon in the Digital Age of Inclusivity

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Disability Archives_ A Beacon in the Digital Age of Inclusivity

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Empowering Inclusion_ Leveraging AI for Accessibility Testing in Web Development

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Usability and Digital Inclusion: Standards and Guidelines

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This article aims at discussing e-government website usability in relation to concerns about digital inclusion. E-government web design should consider all aspects of usability, including those th…

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New Technology and Digital Worlds: Analyzing Evidence of Equity in Access, Use, and Outcomes - Mark Warschauer, Tina Matuchniak, 2010

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New Technology and Digital Worlds: Analyzing Evidence of Equity in Access, Use, and Outcomes - Mark Warschauer, Tina Matuchniak, 2010

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Digital Literacy Training: Opportunities and Challenges

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The new information age technologies influence and shape the social and business life of individuals. Technological changes and their impact on business and society are also seen in cities, countries, and even on a global scale to use resources efficiently and to increase social welfare. As the inte…

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Strengthening digital inclusion through e-government: cohesive ICT training programs to intensify digital competency

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Governments around the globe are in a quest for successful e-government services. In this pursuit, one of the most significant barriers to e-government resilience is insufficient training. The obje…

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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://nhuir.nhu.edu.tw/handle/987654321/5977

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MyDIGITAL is an initiative that represents the Government’s aspirations to transform Malaysia into a digitally-enabled and technology driven high income nation, and a regional lead in digital economy.

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Jaringan Prihatin: Digital Access Worth RM3.5 Billion for B40 to Bridge Society’s Digital Divide

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Kementerian Kewangan, Ekonomi, ePerolehan, Belanjawan, Cukai, PKCP

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Jaringan Prihatin Programme part of national digital inclusion agenda – Tengku Zafrul

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Kementerian Kewangan, Ekonomi, ePerolehan, Belanjawan, Cukai, PKCP

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