A review on the germaneness of libraries in sustaining information technology services: rethinking towards futuristic strategies implementation Purpose. This review paper examines the germaneness of libraries in sustaining information technology services, rethinking towards implementing futuristic strategies and the significant…

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#Libraries #DigitalInclusion #InformationTechnology #Sustainability #AcademicResearch #WalterSisuluUniversity #LibraryManagement #ScienceCommunication

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Capacity building is an ongoing challenge, but also a collective opportunity to improve practices, reinforce collaboration and continue expanding community-driven paths toward meaningful connectivity.

#capacitybuilding #digitalinclusion
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Frontier tells Baltimore Village it plans village-wide fiber build; PUCO and FCC approvals required for copper retirement Frontier Communications told council it plans to deploy fiber throughout Baltimore Village and nearby areas, offering a 200+ Mbps symmetrical tier at $29.99/month and higher tiers; company said PUCO and FCC approvals will be needed before retiring the copper network.

Frontier Communications is set to revolutionize Baltimore Village with a high-speed fiber upgrade, offering speeds over 200 Mbps for just $29.99/month!

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#OH #BroadbandAccess #CitizenPortal #DigitalInclusion #InfrastructureModernization

Digital Resources and Social Connectedness Among Ethnic Minority Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Background: Being socially connected is essential for health and well-being. Nonetheless, many older adults face social isolation, especially in ethnically diverse societies. Digital technologies offer a pragmatic approach to addressing problems with social connectedness; however, a consolidated understanding of their association with social connectedness among ethnic minority older adults remains unaddressed. Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the prevalence and utility of digital resources in promoting social connectedness among ethnic minority older adults. Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Studies were retrieved from 4 electronic databases. A random-effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled prevalence along with its 95% CI. Results: Twelve studies were included. The research approaches used by the included studies were as follows: quantitative (n=5), qualitative (n=5), and mixed methods (n=2). Overall, the estimated prevalence of internet use, which was defined as engaging in online activities through digital devices, was 81.8%. Commonly used digital devices were computers (66.7%), smartphones (63.2%), and tablets (29.3%). Sociodemographic, economic, and health-related factors influenced the adoption and use of digital resources among ethnic minority older adults. These older adults relied on digital resources to build meaningful social connections through social participation, maintaining cultural and religious ties, promoting transnational social networks, and fostering their potential for social connectedness. However, digital resources were not always useful for social connectedness and adversely affected in-person contact. Conclusions: Digital resources can promote social connectedness among ethnic minority older adults by enabling them to maintain their cultural and social values. Cities and regions aiming to promote the social connectedness and well-being of ethnic minority older adults should consider intersectional factors that affect access to digital resources and the sustainable adoption of digital resources.

New in JMIR Aging: Digital Resources and Social Connectedness Among Ethnic Minority Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis #DigitalInclusion #SocialConnectedness #OlderAdults #HealthAndWellbeing #EthnicMinorities

Board OKs $2.94M middle school device refresh for 4,094 devices Glynn County Schools authorized a $2,935,560.10 purchase to refresh middle school computing (4,094 devices including 14-inch student devices, carts, licensing and repair service), funded from eSplos funds; board approved the contract unanimously.

Glynn County Schools just approved a staggering $2.94 million investment to upgrade over 4,000 devices, aiming to enhance learning experiences for middle school students!

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#GA #CitizenPortal #DigitalInclusion #DeviceRefresh #GeorgiaSchools #EducationTechnology

Feminist Development Policy: Empowering Women through Digital Solutions Discover how feminist development policies are evolving towards digital transformation and learn about Audiopedia's contributions to promote gender equality in the digital world. Read our blog post now. #DigitalFeminism #ActForGenderEquality

Discover how feminist development policy leverages digital solutions to empower women in our blog post: www.audiopedia.foundation/feminist_dev... #DigitalInclusion

WP5 works to boost digital inclusion for Europe’s lesser-used languages 🌍💻. Developing tools, guides & showcases, it helps communities keep their minoritised languages visible and thriving online 📱. #DigitalInclusion #MinoritisedLanguages #WP5 #Fosterlang

DHS Trusted Tester Study Group 5: Links + Images + Adjustable Time Limits | Google Developer Groups Virtual Event - DHS Trusted Tester Study GroupThis series builds on our previous Accessibility Webinar Series. If you are new to accessi...

Don't miss Session 5 of the DHS Trusted Tester Study Group!

🗓️ Apr 3 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM (GMT+2)
📍 Hosted by GDG Vienna
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#Accessibility #Section508 #TrustedTester #WCAG #DigitalInclusion #GDGVienna #A11y #WebAccessibility #Links #AltText

Expanding language inclusion in digital voice technologies through regional collaboration  - APNIC Foundation The APNIC Foundation supported a three-month collaborative initiative in partnership with SOI Asia and regional universities, contributing to the inclusion of Javanese and Sundanese on Mozilla’s Commo...

2/2 Over three months, students and faculty worked on localisation, prompt creation, and community participation to help open both languages for public contribution. Read more on the blog: apnic.foundation/expanding-la...

#APNICFoundation #DigitalInclusion

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Three-slide carousel explaining WCAG from a business perspective for non-technical founders. The slides show how accessible websites help reach more customers, reduce legal and usability risks, and support business growth through better user experience, search visibility, and inclusive design.

Three-slide carousel explaining WCAG from a business perspective for non-technical founders. The slides show how accessible websites help reach more customers, reduce legal and usability risks, and support business growth through better user experience, search visibility, and inclusive design.

When websites are accessible, more people can use them, more customers can reach you, and your brand becomes more inclusive and trusted. 📈

Accessibility isn’t just compliance - it’s smart growth. ♿

#Accessibility #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion

One year of digital inclusion at Anerley Town Hall. Here's the impact🧵

226 people supported. 115 hours of training. 127 volunteer hours. £1,879 in social value

Thanks to @ClarionHousing & @CPCTrust for making it happen. Back soon.🙌

#DigitalInclusion #Bromley #CommunityImpact

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.

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#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!

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#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...

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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 👇

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#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.

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

#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.

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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #AustinTechnology #CitizenPortal #DigitalInclusion