Public Forum On Digital Equity In The Pioneer Valley, June 30

Source: Alliance For Digital Equity

The Alliance For Digital Equity will host a “Forum on Digital Equity in the Pioneer Valley” on June 30 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. to present the findings of the 2021 Digital Divide and Challenges to Digital Equity report and to engage with participants about the issues and work necessary in the near future. (For those interested, discussion time will be available for breakout groups from 10:30 to 11 a.m.). The event will be held via Zoom and is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required.

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Digital equity is the ideal in which all people and communities have equal access to digital equipment and access to the internet via broadband or Wi-Fi — as well as digital proficiency. Digital equity ensures that all people have the opportunity and capacity to participate fully in our society, economy, and democracy.

Who Should Attend
Anyone who cares about digital equity in our three counties, including:

• People directly impacted by the digital divide and digital inequity
• People who work with and support those who are impacted
• Representatives of stakeholder organizations and institutions
• Key decision makers and policy makers
• Funders
• Business

Prepare: Download the Report
Please come prepared to the forum by downloading and reviewing the 2021 Digital Divide and Challenges to Digital Equity report 

This event is supported by Baystate Health and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts