DELN Updates 8/19 - 8/23

DELN UPDATES: AUGUST 19 - 23

DELN September 19th Meeting

Digital Navigators will be the focus of the DELN September 19th general meeting.  Join us as we invite a panel of local Digital Navigators as they share insights on best practices, successes, challenges and future outlook.

Digital Inclusion Week: Gathering for Access & Equity

Join the local Digital Equity community for a day focused on making technology accessible to all and promoting equality in digital access!

Application for NTIA's Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program is open!

NTIA has opened the application for NTIA's Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program in the NTIA Grants Portal, where your application will be submitted. You can apply today!

Interested in Partnering : DE Competitive Grants

DELN has published a site page that includes contact and service information for organizations that are interested in partnering on the DE Competitive Grant application. 

Register Your Digital Inclusion Week 2024 Event And Be Featured On the NDIA Website!

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Help Shape a More Inclusive Digital Future

Researchers with the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) are eager to hear from Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) living with disabilities about their current experiences using technology and learning tech skills and to ascertain what support they desire in these areas.

JOBS

Positions Open in the DELN Network this Week

Please reach out to Katherine at katherinev@wmiworldwide.com to share your open positions!

DIGITAL EQUITY WEBINARS

AUG 29: Digital Inclusion and College Students

We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar, Digital Inclusion and College Students, on August 29 at 11:00 AM PDT.  The digital divide significantly impacts many young folks, particularly those from lower-income families, rural areas, or underserved communities. 

Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals

Protect rural hospitals with Microsoft security solutions, resources and training at no cost.

AUG 21: Digital Inclusion 101 Webinar

Are you new to digital inclusion? Join us this Wednesday August 21 at 2pm ET as we cover digital inclusion essentials! We'll define key digital inclusion terms, understand barriers to digital inclusion, learn more about digital inclusion programs and review policies relevant to your work! 

SEPT 10: What You Need to Know About Digital Inclusion Now

On September 10 at noon eastern time, the Marconi Society is pleased to welcome experts that many of you know and love to a new webinar called What You Need to Know About Digital Inclusion Now.

September 19 DELN BI-MONTHLY Meeting

Pre-register now for September's DELN Meeting

RESOURCES

Seven Star Communities: A New Program from NDIA and ACI

Announcing the launch of a new program here at NDIA, Seven Star Communities, to honor and celebrate Native nations accomplishing outstanding digital inclusion work! Our new blogpost is live and provides more information Seven Star Communities: Calling for Applications for a New Initiative to Recognize Native Entities. 

How to Apply for Multiple Federal Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide

Navigating the application process for multiple grants can be challenging but rewarding. For a step-by-step guide check out our latest blog post: How to Apply for Multiple Federal Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide 

Digital Inclusion Leadership Certificate is open now

Arizona State University and the Marconi Society are proud to announce that enrollment for the next cohort of the Digital Inclusion Leadership Certificate is open now. The 12 -week program begins September 23, with discounted prices for governments and nonprofits.

National Public Data Breach: Protect Your Social Security Number

If your Social Security number is included in the reported massive data theft of 2.9 billion records of people, you can take steps to secure your personal information.

ARTICLES & RESEARCH

AI adoption and utilization by small businesses

A close examination of how small businesses are testing AI tools. Although small businesses are often portrayed as technological laggards, evidence is mounting that these firms are not just integrating AI into their operations, they are in many ways leading AI implementation throughout the economy.