DigDurm

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Great spring cleaning tech tips from @NCDIT! #durham #digitaldurham #TechTips

[NCDIT @NCDIT]

Springtime means spring cleaning - Don't forget to do a digital declutter this year. Review your passwords and the privacy settings of your accounts and devices to stay safe online. Get tips at https://t.co/xYgMa92act. #CyberSecureNC #BeCyberSmart

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

To wrap up Digital Inclusion Week, we are thrilled to announce that BOTH @DurhamCounty Commissioners and @CityofDurhamNC City Council have endorsed our Digital Equity Plan. Read the plan draft here https://t.co/cPreMmCjQ8 #DIW2021 #DigitalEquityNOW

[The Institute for Emerging Issues @emergingissues]

Pathways to digital empowerment are essential because everyone needs to be connected today. Thanks to @netinclusion for hosting Digital Inclusion Week! #digitalequityNOW #DIW2021 https://t.co/ESVlDXDtNY

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Digital Durham has been hard at work creating a Digital Equity Plan for Durham County. This plan outlines clear pathways to continue to work towards digital equity for all individuals and communities. Read the draft here: https://t.co/cPreMmCjQ8
#DIW2021 #DigitalEquityNOW

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Digital equity means all people in Durham have access to technology, connectivity, and digital skills training. We are joining more than 600 organizations this week who are working toward Digital Inclusion with @netinclusion! https://t.co/BtrpInrTkw #DIW2021

[The Volunteer Center (TNVLC) @VolTriangle]

As a proud member of Digital Durham, we strongly support all members of our community having access to online connectivity. Digital Inclusion Week is an annual campaign that recognizes local digital inclusion organizations (like @DigDurm!)

[NCBroadband @NCBroadband]

Internet bill too high? Get a discount of up to $50 a month for #broadband service from the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Find out more here: https://t.co/eJafoTiP9S

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

We are so proud to be BAND NC grant recipients! We are an all volunteer organization and the grant made it possible for us create a digital equity plan for Durham. https://t.co/4XCbBhsEoj Now we're applying for funds to begin implementation.

[The Institute for Emerging Issues @emergingissues]

Take a closer look at the work of Digital Durham, one of our #ReconnectNC communities. "That’s how things happen—when individual, dedicated, people get together.” https://t.co/c7MIvH1tKH

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

The racial disparities are apparent in Durham’s statistics on connectivity with Black and Hispanic residents significantly more likely to be disconnected. We see the #digitaldivide as an equity issue.

[Everyone On @EveryoneOn]

" @allconnect's survey suggests that black, Hispanic Americans are significantly more likely than white Americans to not have internet connection" https://t.co/jlJ4SuMeYh

#digitalinclusion
#digitaldivide
#nonprofits
#digitaltransformation
#EveryoneOn
#DigitalEquity
#Broadband

[Durham Literacy Center @durhamliteracy]

Parking lot help hours are open this week on Tuesday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

We're hosting a Lunch & Learn Thurs May 20 @ noon for local non-profits, government agencies, and educational institutions to discuss the EBB. Diana B. Coho, FCC Consumer Educational Outreach Specialist, will join us to answer questions. Register at https://t.co/13Sdsx0LOV.

[NCBroadband @NCBroadband]

#NC households can get help with monthly #broadband internet bills. @NC_Governor Cooper urges eligible North Carolinians to sign up for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, starting May 12. Find out more: https://t.co/eJafoTiP9S #BroadbandforAll

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Internet IS infrastructure! So glad to have a Governor who gets it. "High speed internet is vital for education and telemedicine but also for every person, from small business owner and farmer to big corporation and hospital.” - @NC_Governor #digitalequity

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Digital Durham is proud to be one of the sponsors of this important conversation about the intersection of digital inclusion and racial equity. Can't wait for this panel discussion!

[Durham Literacy Center @durhamliteracy]

Join us on May 25th for a discussion on digital inclusion & racial equity at the 2021 e-Leaders in Literacy breakfast! - https://t.co/veMVQF4a4b

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will be a great opportunity for Durham families who are struggling to receive a discount on their Internet bill. Sign ups start May 12. More details coming soon.

[Jessica Rosenworcel @JRosenworcelFCC]

Families in every corner of the country have been struggling to get online throughout this pandemic. I’m proud of the work we’ve done as an agency to get the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program off the ground in record time. #DigitalDivide

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Portland, here we come!

[NDIA @netinclusion]

Net Inclusion 2022 – SAVE THE DATE https://t.co/oy2IEQDBLn

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Hoping there are options for funding digital equity and inclusion work!

[Alan S. Inouye @AlanSInouye]

Webinar: Chapter Advocacy Exchange: Libraries and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Several staffers from ALA's public policy & advocacy shop will talk about library $$ opportunities in the American Rescue Plan Act. Join us!
https://t.co/LYKBxtyK6V

[NDIA @netinclusion]

TOMORROW: "The Structural Racism Behind Digital Inequity" webinar starts at 1 PM ET and the Virtual Reception starts at 7:30! Hope to see you there!
@AlisaValentin @chrissie_powell @LongBeachCity @pbdd_org

Register here: https://t.co/Ak8hpg7Nhx

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Hoping @DigDurm can be part of the conversation in allocating some of these funds to close the #digitaldivide which has impacted so many citizens’ ability to stay connected during the pandemic.

[Jillian Johnson - Durham City Council @ProTemJillianJ]

Update on American Rescue Act Funding coming to Durham from our budget department (preliminary!)

$25M of discretionary funding in May
$25M of discretionary funding a year later
$18M for transit
$7M for community development
Other direct allocations TBD
Must be spent by Dec. 2024

[DigDurm @DigDurm]

Very important insights on the #digitaldivide, including this: "Yet it [cell phone only] has severe limits as a means to do homework, apply for government benefits, or connect with a medical professional."

[Benton Institute for Broadband & Society @Benton_Inst]

New insights from @JohnBHorrigan to help states look at the data as they address the #digitaldivide.

"Having data on the nature of the gaps should help them as they formulate policies to get more people online."

https://t.co/i4gt1olf9s

[Digital Equity in DC Education @DigitalEquityDC]

“Reaching the goal of digital equity would also require adequate IT support, digital literacy skills and technology training, accessible language availability for tech resources” @netinclusion @angelasiefer #digitaldivide https://t.co/QU5gjqDZxl