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#DigitalInclusion #InternetForAll #DisabilityRights #BridgeTheDigitalDivide #GroupHomeAccess #DisabilityJustice #TechEquity #InclusionMatters #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityAdvocacy #ConnectingCommunities #AccessForAll #DigitalEquity #DisabilityAwareness #Empower

House panel hears Alaska Broadband Office outline of BEAD awards, timeline and next steps The Alaska Broadband Office told the House State Affairs Committee it has NIST and NTIA approvals for BEAD awards totaling $629,172,952, identified 15 subgrantees and 29 grants, and will enter negotiation and permitting phases while $362 million in non‑deployment funds remain subject to NTIA policy guidance.

Alaska is set to revolutionize its broadband landscape with over $629 million in federal grants, paving the way for faster internet access across the state!

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#AK #CitizenPortal #CommunityTraining #InfrastructureDevelopment #DigitalEquity #AlaskaBroadband

Free Tablet Maine 2026: Get a Free Government Tablet with Internet Maine residents can get a free tablet with internet in 2026. Check eligibility for free government tablets through MaineCare, SNAP, SSI. Apply today at no cost.

From Portland to the North Woods, every Maine resident deserves to stay connected!

If you're in the Pine Tree State and currently on SNAP, WIC, or MaineCare, you could be eligible for a FREE tablet.

👉 freetabletmaine.site

#Maine #ME #FreeTablet #PineTreeState #PortlandME #Bangor #DigitalEquity

5.1 billion people lack meaningful access to justice. Technology is part of the solution—and part of the problem.

JTA's Digital Divide in Justice 2026 report explores what's working—what isn't—and maps the path forward.

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#JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #DigitalEquity

Join us this Wednesday in Washington, DC for the 2026 Tech & Telecom Policy Outlook.

AI, spectrum, broadband, and media—key conversations shaping the year ahead.

📍 CTIA
🗓 March 25 | ⏰ 12–1:30 PM

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-tech-...

#HTTPPolicy #TechPolicy #BroadbandAccess #DigitalEquity

Do Plagiarism and AI-Detection Tools discriminate against people with disabilities? Plagiarism and AI-detection tools have now become part of the underlying structure of both the education and employment systems. They…

As AI detection tools become standard in education and employment, disability perspectives are still being overlooked. This article explains why that matters. bit.ly/AI-detection... #InclusiveAI #DigitalEquity #DisabilityRights

Do Plagiarism and AI-Detection Tools discriminate against people with disabilities? Plagiarism and AI-detection tools have now become part of the underlying structure of both the education and employment systems. They…

As AI detection tools become standard in education and employment, disability perspectives are still being overlooked. This article explains why that matters. bit.ly/AI-detection... #InclusiveAI #DigitalEquity #DisabilityRights

Appropriations committee advances multiple motion sheets; apprenticeship transfers, budget sets and technical cuts move forward Committee approved a series of motion sheets and budgets including apprenticeship budget consolidation (A8 and A5 passed), transfers C2/C3, and budgets for DLR, Corrections, UJS and DHS. One motion to remove a canceled digital-equity grant's FTE/authority failed (A7). The panel recessed to reconvene after the floor session.

South Dakota's Appropriations Committee just approved a series of crucial budget motions, including a major consolidation for apprenticeships and funding for various departments—what's next on the agenda?

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#SD #CitizenPortal #SouthDakotaLabor #BudgetApproval #DigitalEquity

One-to-one devices were never about screen time. 💻

They were about access.

In a new blog, @askadam3.bsky.social a critical question: If devices stop going home, who loses access?

Read: When One-to-One Becomes One-Size-Fits-None 👇
🔗 bit.ly/osfnblog

#DigitalEquity #EdTech

A 2025 RAND study found that only 19% of students got AI guidance from their teachers. Eighty-one percent are on their own. District leaders, this starts with us and the tools we are buying. Free toolkit at bit.ly/edumatch-ai-toolkit

#AIinEducation #EdLeadership #K12 #DigitalEquity

TCTV director asks advisory for at least $50,000 town support as cable revenues decline TCTV leaders told the advisory committee cable subscription revenues are falling and requested the town continue at least the $50,000 grant to sustain operations while pursuing sponsorships, digital signage and grant offsets.

As cable subscription revenues dwindle, TCTV is seeking a crucial $50,000 from the town to keep local programming alive and thriving.

Learn more here!

#MA #CitizenPortal #FundingSustainability #DigitalEquity

Imagine X not as a fee, but as your asset. ☕
​What if your subscription quietly evolved into equity?
Ads, data, AI — all flowing back to you as rewards.
​Why be a tenant when you can own the empire? 🤔
​X ACE STATION | Zhongli Terminal 📡
#XEmpire #DigitalEquity

AI was trained on content made by humans, and humans carry bias. That bias is present in the tools your district is evaluating right now. Know what to ask before you sign: bit.ly/edumatch-ai-toolkit

#AIinEducation #EdLeadership #DigitalEquity #K12

#Digitalisation #DigitalServices #DigitalGovernance #DigitalInclusion #DigitalEquity #DigitalDivide #DigitalRights #DigitalTransformation #eGovernment #GovTech #PublicServices #ServiceDesign #HumanCentredDesign #PublicPolicy #Democracy #SustainableDemocracies #FundamentalRights #TechForGood

MacBook Neo Release Reveals Apple’s $599 Strategy Apple debuts the MacBook Neo with A18 Pro silicon and a fanless design, offering a new entry point for macOS users in 2026.

At $899, the MacBook Neo isn't just about specs; it’s about access. In a 2026 where everything costs more, a reliable entry point for students matters.

#MacBookNeo #DigitalEquity #Apple #Education #Australia

5.1 billion people lack meaningful access to justice worldwide. Technology is part of the solution — and part of the problem.

Explore the progress and current challenges of the digital divide: 🔗 buff.ly/857MYBQ

#JusticeTech #LegalInnovation #AccessToJustice #DigitalEquity #GlobalJustice

Imagine if American public media also had a #digitalequity & #pitech lens.

Looking forward to reading this.

Every district leader needs one question in their back pocket before the next vendor demo: "How do you test your AI tool for bias?" If they can't answer it, walk away. Free AI Integrity Toolkit for district leaders at bit.ly/edumatch-ai-toolkit

#AIinEducation #EdLeadership #DigitalEquity #K12

We approved $3.29M to expand digital literacy & broadband access across CA. 21 projects will help 16,000+ Californians get connected.
Read more: docs.cpuc.ca.gov/PublishedDocs/Published/...
#BroadbandForAll #DigitalEquity #CASF

Flyer with a close-up sesame bagel background and the headline ‘BetaBagels.’ Text reads: ‘A Fireside Chat with NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, Chair of the Committee on Technology.’ Event details: ‘11:30am Friday, February 27.’ Registration: ‘beta.nyc/betabagels014.’”

BetaBagels 014: Getting to know @council.nyc.gov's new Technology Committee Chair. This Friday, we will discuss CM De La Rosa's goals for the Committee & what’s next for #digitalequity, AI, + #responsibletech.

Friday, Feb 27, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET on Zoom
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The real-world implementation.

Access first.
Empowerment second.
Scale third.

1 million connected.
That’s the target.

#SalAustin #DGXSecurity #1MillionToAI #AIInfrastructure #DigitalEquity #AIEmpowerment #USA #Microsoft #Nvidia #Lenovo #Google

House committee hears broadband rollout plan, seeks clarity on $900 million in 'non-deployment' funds Office of Broadband staff told the House Budget Committee the state expects to award about $800 million in BEED deployment grants to connect roughly 200,000 locations and that up to $900 million in remaining "non-deployment" funds'whose allowable uses await federal guidance'could support digital equity, workforce training or public safety projects.

Missouri is poised to connect over 200,000 locations with $800 million in federal broadband funds, but an additional $900 million awaits clarity on its use for digital equity and training.

Learn more here!

#MO #WorkforceTraining #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #DigitalEquity #MissouriBroadband

New State Broadband Office director Jordan Arnold emphasizes affordability, digital equity focus Jordan Arnold, who began as State Broadband Office director Jan. 2, told the Digital Equity Forum she brings federal broadband policy experience and will prioritize affordability and implementing a state digital equity plan.

Jordan Arnold, the new State Broadband Office director, is on a mission to ensure affordable internet access for all, drawing from her own experiences of slow connections.

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#WA #AffordableAccess #CitizenPortal #DigitalEquity #InfrastructureDeployment

Access for all is not just best practice, it is a responsibility we cannot ignore.

Relying on color alone or timing out sessions too fast blocks people from services they need. Accessibility must be built in from day one and monitored continuously—every citizen deserves equal access.

#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #GovTech #UXDesign #DigitalEquity

Vermont broadband board says BEAD award unlocks $93M for deployment; overall allocation listed at $228.9M Vermont Community Broadband Board staff told the appropriations committee the BEAD/BEED final proposal approval unlocks roughly $93 million for infrastructure deployment, that Vermont's full allocation on the notice of award is about $228.9 million, and that most remaining unserved locations have funding commitments and multi‑year timelines to completion.

Vermont is on the brink of achieving universal broadband access, with a staggering drop from 21% to less than 1% of locations unserved since 2021!

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#VT #CitizenPortal #VermontBroadband #CommunityAccess #InfrastructureDevelopment #DigitalEquity

Appropriations committee advances dozens of bills after hours of briefings and roll calls The House Appropriations Committee met in extended session to brief and vote on roughly 40 bills. Members adopted and rejected dozens of amendments; several high‑profile measures including childcare, student homelessness and data‑center bills were reported out of committee by roll call.

The Washington House Appropriations Committee has just advanced a wave of critical bills addressing childcare, student homelessness, and energy regulations after intense debates and roll calls.

Get the details!

#WA #ChildcareReform #CitizenPortal #DigitalEquity #StudentHomelessness

Microsoft AI CEO Warns Office Tasks Could Change Within 18 Months Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman warns that many office tasks could be automated within 12 to 18 months, raising questions about the future of white-collar work.

He predicts creating new AIs will soon be as easy as making a podcast — meaning Kentucky schools, nonprofits & local govs could build custom AIs with minimal barriers. 🎙️🤖✨
#KYInnovation #DigitalEquity
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Companion AI can already recognize panic, distress, and medical vulnerability — but still has no pathway to reach help. That gap isn’t a UX issue. It’s an infrastructure failure.
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#AI #AIGovernance #Accessibility #EmergencyResponse #DigitalEquity #PublicPolicy

Access for all is not just best practice, it is a responsibility we cannot ignore.

Relying on color alone, or timing out sessions too fast, can block people from services they need. Accessibility must be built in to your website from day one and monitored continuously—every citizen deserves equal access.

#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #GovTech #UXDesign #DigitalEquity

Vermont Community Broadband Board reports major BEAD award, program rollout and a canceled NTIA digital equity grant The Vermont Community Broadband Board told the House Appropriations Committee it has reduced unserved addresses to under 1% of the state, is awaiting final BEAD determinations on a $228.9 million award, and said a $5.3 million NTIA digital equity capacity grant was canceled after about $215,000 was spent.

Vermont is on the verge of closing the digital divide, with less than 1% of addresses lacking funding commitments and a significant $228.9 million BEAD award pending!

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#VT #BroadbandAccess #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection #VermontBroadband #DigitalEquity