DELN Bulletin : January 7, 2025

DELN BULLETIN :

JANUARY 7, 2025

UPDATES

January DELN Meeting: Staying Safe Online

April Mardock, Information Security Officer at Seattle Public Schools will present a train-the-trainer session for digital navigators and anyone working with the community who need to offer up-to-date information about Staying Safe Online.

Register for NetInlcusion

The Net Inclusion conference has been a staple in the digital inclusion community since 2016, bringing hundreds of practitioners, advocates, academics, internet service providers, and policymakers together to share their knowledge and discuss a variety of topics.

Black Brilliance Research Profile in Seattle Medium

Community Research Collaborative Empowers BIPOC Communities Through Digital Equity Initiatives

Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program NOFO Applications Recommended for Award

This webpage showcases a table of the recent applications recommended for award from the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, organized by state for ease of reference. Please note that the award amount is subject to change, pending final review and processing of the award.

DE WEBINARS

Digital Literacy and Resilience: Resources to Support Digital Skill-Building | Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:30 PM ~ 3:00 PM ET

Join this event to hear from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOL ETA), U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) about a summary of public feedback from the Digital Literacy and Resilience Request for Information and resources that support digital skill-building throughout the workforce system. This webinar is intended for the workforce system and its partners.

RESOURCES

Info Session about Dell's AI Readiness for Nonprofits Pro Bono Consulting Workshop

JAN 22 11am - 12pm CST 

The AI Readiness for Nonprofits Pro Bono Consulting Workshop is a virtual pro bono event that pairs nonprofit organizations located in North America with Dell team members to create a deliverable intended to increase their organization's ability to prepare for or accelerate their adoption and utilization of AI.  Over the span of two, virtual 4-hour sessions on April 9 and 10 from 11:00am - 3:00pm US CT, you will work collaboratively with Dell team members with the skills and expertise to support your project.

The Digital Equity Researcher Inventory

The Digital Equity Researcher Inventory is a listing of researchers who have published research about broadband adoption and digital inclusion. Researchers from a multitude of academic disciplines and types of organizations have contributed to what we know about digital equity. 

Digital Divide Simulation

an immersive experience to raise awareness for digital inclusion

The Digital Divide Simulation is an experiential event designed to illustrate the real-life impact and compounding challenges faced by individuals with limited access to technology. The event asks participants to step into a persona’s shoes and experience their life through a well-articulated sequence of activities and obstacles. 

Household Broadband Guide

Use this chart below to compare minimum download speed (Mbps) needs for light, moderate and high household use with one, two, three or four devices at a time (such as a laptop, tablet or game console).

ARTICLES & RESEARCH

Empowering Connections: The Heart of Forest County’s Digital Navigator Program

In Forest County, Wisconsin, where the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest spreads out for miles and the population is around 9,500, life appears to move a bit slower. But thanks to the efforts of local hero Steve Watson, things are speeding up—digitally, that is! (more)

The Election’s Impact on Digital Equity

The Trump administration does not officially begin until January 20th, but its allies are already proposing changes to major broadband programs. In this blog, we explore two of those proposals—both from Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, the current ranking member and (likely) soon-to-be chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. Given the committee’s jurisdiction over broadband, these proposals should be taken seriously. (more)

Enhancing Patient Navigation with Technology to Improve Equity in Cancer Care

Despite advances in cancer screening, detection, diagnosis, and management, many patients face challenges in accessing patient-centered, high-quality care in the United States due to systemic, cultural, and individual barriers. One evidence-based method for overcoming these obstacles is patient navigation, which aims to improve cancer outcomes and equity by reducing barriers and facilitating patients’ access to care (more)

Veterans and Digital Equity: Planning for Success

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act identifies Veterans as one of eight “covered populations” and encourages states to research and address the barriers Veterans face in accessing, adopting, and benefiting from internet access and other digital technologies. Working with the Office of Connected Care in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society examined how states understand and address the needs of Veterans.