March's Tech Rescue saw one of the more locked out iPads we've seen! Back in action after a DFU reset... Struggling with tech? Want to wipe your devices to pass to good causes? Book in for tech rescue at shareoxford.org/repair

#repaircafe #itsupport #circulareconomy #icloud #ipad #digitalinclusion

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

Senate subcommittee hears Department of Health request to fund eligibility systems, maintain virtual contact center amid high SNAP error rate Department of Health Commissioner Heidi Hedberg and Division of Public Assistance officials told the Senate Budget Subcommittee the FY27 amended budget asks for funding to sustain eligibility systems, the virtual contact center and staffing after pandemic-era backlogs; officials warned a 24% SNAP error rate could force the state to share benefit costs in coming years.

Alaska's Department of Health faces a looming crisis with a staggering 24% SNAP error rate that could cost the state millions if not addressed.

Get the details!

#AK #CitizenPortal #AlaskaPublicAssistance #DigitalInclusion #FoodSecurity #GovernmentTransparency

A smiling man in a wheelchair wearing headphones and glasses. He is holding a remote and looking toward a tablet mounted on a side table.

A woman with her hair in a ponytail sits at a table, smiling while looking down at her smartphone. A mug sits on the table next to her.

An elderly woman with short grey hair and glasses sits in a brown leather armchair. She is wearing headphones and using a tablet.

Three young men are outdoors near a pond. One man holds up a smartphone while the other two look at the screen and laugh.

We are thrilled that our Insight app has been shortlisted for the 2026 Social Care Wales Accolades! With 2,000+ members and 80 weekly activities Insight helps adults with learning disabilities build skills and reduce loneliness. Winners announced 2 July! Wish us luck! 🤞#InsightApp #DigitalInclusion

A digital driver's license sounds cool, but we need to make sure it's accessible for everyone—like Grandma! Let's create services for ALL kinds of people! 🚗💻 #DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityMatters

Assembly committee advances bill to expand authority and funding for regional broadband consortia The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee gave AB 2279 a do‑pass as amended recommendation, advancing a bill that would expand regional broadband consortia authority, broaden allowable adoption activities, and increase annual per‑consortium funding and shift toward performance‑based payments.

California's AB 2279 is set to revolutionize broadband access by empowering regional consortia with new funding and authority, all aimed at closing the digital divide!

Learn more here

#CA #CitizenPortal #RuralConnectivity #DigitalInclusion #EquityInitiatives

The Digital Door Is Closing on Disabled Americans: Please Help Us Keep It Open Imagine you are blind. Your child has a disability. The school district has just posted crucial updates to its website about your son’s Individualized Education Program — his IEP, the legall…

Digital services are becoming the primary gateway to essential resources, yet many remain inaccessible to disabled users. This is a critical moment to prioritize inclusion, standards, and accountability.

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#DigitalAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #A11y #DisabilityRights #WCAG

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Airtel Nigeria users poised for satellite mobile coverage amid ‘successful’ Starlink tests Subscribers of Airtel Nigeria could soon access mobile connectivity in areas without network coverage...

#News #AfricaTech #AirtelNigeria #DigitalInclusion […]

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Online Forms Legal Resources - Fairfield County Common Pleas Court Everyone must follow certain rules when prosecuting or defending a case in Court, regardless of whether you are representing yourself or are being represented by an attorney. Below are forms and resou...

☕ WEB CHICK UPDATE
Justice just became more accessible!
The Fairfield County Common Pleas Court has converted its PDF legal forms into ADA-compliant HTML.
From protection orders to juror forms, navigate the judicial system more easily on any device.
#ADA #DigitalInclusion #FairfieldCounty #WebChick

One Year on | Has the Digital Inclusion Action Plan Been a Success? The aim was clear: everyone, whatever their circumstances, should be able to get connected and get online, safely and with confidence.

The UK government published their Digital Inclusion Action plan a year ago in February 2025 - is it on the right track?

Full story below 👇

www.digit.fyi/has-the-digi...

#Tech | #News | #DigitalInclusion

Transforming Your Website with Accessibility Best Practices Build a more inclusive website. Our guide covers the advantages of designing for accessibility, from core principles to testing, boosting usability for all.

Transforming Your Website with Accessibility Best Practices shorturl.at/um66D #WebsiteAccessibility #AccessibilityBestPractices #WebDesign #InclusiveDesign #TransformYourWebsite #UserExperience #DigitalInclusion #WebAccessibility #WebsiteDesign #OnlineAccessibility #AccessibleWeb #TechForAll

One year on from the Digital Inclusion Action Plan, progress is real, but so is the gap

📊 1.6m people in the UK still have no internet
📊 1.7m households lack a device

If ambition doesn’t match the scale of the challenge, too many will remain excluded

#DigitalInclusion

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Winning government recognition for public #libraries contribution to #DigitalInclusion takes time - but it works in the end! EIFL's Ramune Petuchovaite shares success stories from #Ghana, #Kenya & #Uganda where libraries have been received support from USAFs -zurl.co/f5F8z

Digital Life Skills: Managing your health online: Register with ‘Learn My Way’ and learn all about how to find information and access health services. ➜ www.learnmyway.com/explore-the-...

#DigitalInclusion #DigitalLiteracy #SocialInclusion

Empowering Rural Women in Pakistan: Audiopedia and Aurat Raaji's Innovative Listening Parties The Audiopedia Foundation and Aurat Raaji collaborated on a groundbreaking project to empower rural women in Pakistan through innovative listening parties. This initiative provided digital literacy training to women with access to smartphones, transforming them into "Digital Champions" in their villages. The listening parties allowed these women to share vital Audiopedia content with fellow women in their communities, bridging the gap between digital resources and remote areas. In partnership with the Raaji chatbot, the project tackled menstrual health education and showcased the potential of listening parties as an effective tool for disseminating knowledge and empowering women in rural communities.

Discover how Audiopedia Foundation and Aurat Raaji's innovative listening parties empower rural women in Pakistan in our blog post: www.audiopedia.foundation/empowering_r... #DigitalInclusion

Flyer for disABILITYsa’s Learn-A-LOTéria Night event. The top shows the disABILITYsa logo with the tagline “educate • advance • engage.” Text explains that disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations invites the community to Learn-A-LOTéria, a fun and interactive twist on the traditional Lotería game where participants play while learning helpful digital skills and technology tips. Illustrations include a child sitting on the floor placing tokens on a Lotería card and a graphic of digital-themed Lotería cards labeled items such as email, Wi-Fi, console, chat, robot, and keyboard with the phrase “Tech Bingo with a Twist.” Event details read: Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM at Denny’s Community Room, 6801 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216. The flyer includes a QR code and the email Programs@disABILITYsa.org for registration, along with the digitalLIFT logo.

Join disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations for Learn-A-LOTéria Night
Play a fun twist on the classic Lotería game while learning helpful digital skills and technology tips.

Register:
https://hipaa.jotform.com/form/251977355523061

#LearnALOTeria #DigitalSkills #DigitalInclusion

Humphrey Curtis will be presenting findings at the ACM CHI Conference bsky.app/profile/chi.... on 13th April.

#aphasia #DigitalHealth #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood

Flyer for disABILITYsa’s Learn-A-LOTéria event. The top includes the disABILITYsa logo with the tagline “educate • advance • engage.” Text invites the community to join disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations for Learn-A-LOTéria, where the classic Lotería game meets digital learning and participants play while discovering helpful technology tips. An illustration shows a person holding a Lotería card with tokens scattered around. Another graphic labeled “Learn-A-LOTéria Night” shows digital-themed Lotería cards such as email, Wi-Fi, robot, console, and chat with the phrase “Tech Bingo with a Twist.” Event details read: Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM, Denny’s Community Room, 6801 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216. A QR code and the email Programs@disABILITYsa.org are provided for registration. The digitalLIFT logo appears at the bottom.

Join disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations for Learn-A-LOTéria
Where the classic Lotería game meets digital learning. Play, connect, and discover helpful technology tips.

Register:
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#LearnALOTeria #DigitalSkills #DigitalInclusion

Technology Commission backs application rationalization after adding KPI and stakeholder-engagement requirements After a lengthy public comment period in which city IT workers and union representatives urged a pause, the Technology Commission voted to recommend continued funding for citywide application rationalization while adding requirements for KPIs and a structured, inclusive stakeholder engagement process.

The Austin Technology Commission is pushing for a citywide application rationalization, but with new demands for accountability and stakeholder involvement after concerns from city employees.

Learn more here!

#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinTechnology #CitizenPortal #DigitalInclusion

Flyer for disABILITYsa’s Learn-A-LOTéria event. The top features the disABILITYsa logo with the tagline “educate • advance • engage.” Text invites the community to join disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations for Learn-A-LOTéria, a fun twist on the traditional Lotería game where participants play while learning useful tech tips and digital skills. Illustrations show three people gathered around a table playing Lotería with digital-themed icons such as email, Wi-Fi, chat, robot, keyboard, and laptop, with tokens scattered around the table. Another graphic shows a digital-style Lotería card labeled “Learn-A-LOTéria.” Event details read: Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM, Denny’s Community Room, 6801 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216. A QR code and the email Programs@disABILITYsa.org are provided for registration. The digitalLIFT logo appears at the bottom.

Join disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations for Learn-A-LOTéria
Experience the classic Lotería game with a digital twist while learning helpful tech tips and digital skills.

Register:
https://hipaa.jotform.com/form/251977355523061

#LearnALOTeria #DigitalSkills #DigitalInclusion

Poster for “(A)I Wonder Campaign – Reflection #9” by the ALFIE project. The design features a teal border and white background with the ALFIE logo in the top right. The text explains that emerging AI tools are transforming communication, learning, and access to information, but often focus on a narrow set of dominant languages. It highlights concerns about the impact on minority languages and the cultural knowledge they carry when they are overlooked by technological progress. The poster invites reflection on inclusion and representation in AI development. At the bottom, there is a European Union flag with the text “Funded by the European Union” and the website alfie-project.eu.

💭 (A)I Wonder – Reflection #9

AI is changing how we access knowledge—but its development still centres on a narrow set of dominant languages.

How do we build systems that reflect a wider range of voices?

#AIWonderCampaign #ResponsibleAI #DigitalInclusion

NextGen@ICANN85 Presentations ICANN COMMUNITY FORUM - Mumbai - 10-11 March 2026

RECAP - NextGen@ICANN85 Presentations open.substack.com/pub/isoclive... #ICANN85 #ICANNnextgen #InternetGovernance #UniversalAcceptance #IDN #DNSAbuse #DigitalInclusion #Internet4All #DNSSEC #E2EE

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
#DigitalInclusion #EthicalAI #SurajraniPatel #GlobalLeadership #NITAI #IndiaToWorld

Looking forward to hearing @KathyReid talk about Common Voice API at the VIC State Library in 10m. #DigitalInclusion

'Anticipatory #AI Governance within @gipuzkoa.eus
#Gipuzkoa: #ActionResearch for a #DigitalInclusion Strategy in the #BasqueCountry' paper already delivered in #AAG2026 @geographers.bsky.social

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𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲
#DigitalInclusion #EthicalAI #SurajraniPatel #GlobalLeadership #NITAI #IndiaToWorld

Flyer for disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations workshops. The top shows the disABILITYsa logo with the tagline “educate • advance • engage” and photos of people using computers and tablets. The flyer lists upcoming workshops including Disability Benefits Assistance on March 19 and August 13, AI Tools and Everyday Independence on April 9, SACRD on June 11, Digital Storytelling and Self-Advocacy on October 8, and a session to be determined on December 10. A section titled “Digital Navigation Dates” lists sessions on Thursdays from 12 PM to 1 PM on March 19, April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8, and December 10. The flyer includes a QR code for registration and contact information to sign up by emailing Programs@disABILITYsa.org or calling (210) 704-7262.

Learn new tech skills with disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations workshops!
Explore AI tools, disability benefits resources, and more while building digital confidence.

Register here:
https://hipaa.jotform.com/form/251977355523061

#DigitalNavigations #DigitalSkills #DigitalInclusion

Key Challenges and Barriers to Digital Literacy for Older Adults: Scoping Review Background: Despite rising internet use in Canada, older adults continue to face significant barriers in adopting and using digital technologies. Digital literacy among older adults extends beyond technical proficiency, encompassing adaptation to new technologies, overcoming age-related limitations, and addressing socioeconomic disparities. Limited digital skills hinder social participation, access to essential services, and engagement with eHealth technologies, exacerbating disparities in health outcomes. Objective: This scoping review aimed to identify key barriers to digital literacy among older adults, synthesizing evidence from existing literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges older adults face in adopting and utilizing digital technologies. Methods: A systematic search was conducted across the Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCOhost databases to identify studies published in the past 10 years that examined digital literacy barriers among older adults. Data extraction captured population characteristics, study context, research methods, and outcomes, which were thematically analyzed to identify overarching categories and themes. Results: A total of 22 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most studies used a qualitative design (n=16, 72.72%), with the remaining studies comprising 3 quantitative studies (13.63%) and 3 reviews (13.63%). Seven primary barriers to digital literacy among older adults were identified: (1) health barriers, (2) support networks, (3) convenience and ease of use, (4) knowledge and information, (5) perception barriers, (6) resource barriers, and (7) barriers for special populations. Within these themes, 18 associated categories provided a more detailed understanding of the challenges older adults face in adopting and using digital technologies. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that digital literacy challenges among older adults are shaped by interacting individual, social, and contextual factors rather than isolated skill deficits. Barriers often co-occur, with health-related limitations, access to support, technology design, and resource constraints jointly influencing digital engagement. This review highlights the need for integrated and inclusive digital literacy strategies that address compounded barriers and reflect the diverse circumstances of older adults. Future research should focus on establishing consistent definitions of digital literacy, evaluating the long-term impact of digital inclusion initiatives, and addressing the needs of subpopulations experiencing heightened or intersecting barriers.

New in JMIR Aging: Key Challenges and Barriers to Digital Literacy for Older Adults: Scoping Review #DigitalLiteracy #OlderAdults #TechForSeniors #ElderlyEmpowerment #DigitalInclusion

Flyer for disABILITYsa’s Learn-A-LOTería Night event. The top features the disABILITYsa logo with the tagline “educate • advance • engage.” Text explains that disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations program invites participants to Learn-A-LOTería, a fun and interactive twist on the traditional Lotería game where players learn helpful digital skills and technology tips. Illustrations show a person playing Lotería with tokens and a graphic of digital-themed Lotería cards labeled items like email, Wi-Fi, robot, and chat. Event details read: Learn-A-LOTería, Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM, Denny’s Community Room, 6801 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216. The flyer includes a QR code for registration and the digitalLIFT logo.

Join disABILITYsa’s Digital Navigations for Learn-A-LOTéria Night
Play a fun twist on the classic Lotería game while learning helpful digital skills and tech tips.

Register:
https://hipaa.jotform.com/form/251977355523061

#LearnALOTeria #DigitalSkills #DigitalInclusion

Innovation in the Context of COVID-19: The Case of TPO Uganda To increase awareness on COVID-19, substance abuse and MHPSS amongst refugees and those in the host communities TPO Uganda adopted the use of the solar-powered MP3 Audiopedia devices as part of the innovations to ensure continuity.

Discover how TPO Uganda harnesses solar-powered MP3 Audiopedia devices to boost awareness on COVID-19, substance abuse, and MHPSS among refugees and host communities in our blog post: www.audiopedia.foundation/innovation_i... #DigitalInclusion