DELN Bulletin : November 12, 2024

Katherine VanHenley

Nov 12, 2024

Please see below for the latest updates, news and resources in Digital Equity.

DELN BULLETIN : NOVEMBER 12, 2024

UPDATES
November DELN Meeting	Please join us on Thursday, November 21st from 12:00 -1:00 pm for the DELN General meeting where we'll hear from Alice Lawson from the City of Seattle present “Broadband Consumer Labels” Explained: The New Tool for Internet Service Decisions.
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.
Gathering for Access & Equity Recap	Our day-long Gathering for Digital Equity event in King County was a powerful success, uniting leaders, advocates, and community members committed to improving digital access and inclusion.
September DELN Meeting	DELN held an engaging virtual panel discussion on the essential role of digital navigators in bridging the digital divide and empowering communities.
Technology Matching Funds (TMF) Application	Applications are now being accepted for the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund Grants
Last Day to Sign on For Support	WA Digital Equity Partners have identified key areas of need that require state leadership to further advance digital equity. They are asking Governor Inslee to fund state agency decision package proposals that, taken together, will begin to embed digital equity in state government. See the letter here. Sign on here.
Seattle IT Recognized as Leader	Seattle IT is honored to be recognized as a leader in the 24th annual Digital Cities Survey
The Seattle Public Library: Basic Skills for Adult Learners	Practice your English skills or take an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class. We offer tutoring, classes, informal conversation groups and online learning options to suit all learning styles.
Literacy Source: Free Beginning Computer Hybrid Classes for Adults	Registration to sign up for Winter classes begins November 18th

DE WEBINARS
Digital Equity For Indian Country	Digital equity is essential for Native Nations to build thriving communities, and they can do so with affordable, robust broadband services, access to appropriate devices, and trusted digital skills training and support to meet their educational, health, economic, cultural, and social needs.

RESOURCES
Disaster Relief	Version 1: This document is customizable for anyone who’d like to tailor it to their specific area and is intended as a quick doc that lists out relevant links and info.
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ARTICLES & RESEARCH
Here’s How Much Internet Costs (Then and Now)	To find out exactly what typical internet costs are right now in regions across the country, and how consumers feel about those costs, U.S. News performed an in-depth survey of the five most populous states in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Disaster-Ready Connectivity: 10 Steps to Help Build Broadband Resilience	As communities across the Southeast US continue recovery efforts following the devastating hurricanes of late summer, one refrain stands out: connectivity is critical in disaster scenarios, and when the internet goes down, communities are cut off.
How Cherokee Nation’s Digital Navigator is Bringing Digital Skills to Every Corner of the Reservation	For Cherokee citizens living on and off the reservation, staying connected is more than just having access to the internet. It’s about staying close to their Tribe and culture and feeling part of the digital world.
The Importance of Digital Inclusion in Disaster Recovery: A Response to Climate Change	From communities in Appalachia and Florida to the Hawaiian Islands, no part of the US is untouched by the increased climate-related disasters we’ve seen in the past few years.