There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the SF Tech Council. But if you know an older adult or someone with disabilities in San Francisco, the odds are decent... read more →
Wherever people with disabilities live in the world, the digital divide has a disproportionate impact, hampering their access not just to education and employment, but to life-affirming social activities.... read more →
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stopped accepting applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a pandemic-era discount for qualified low-income households to obtain reliable and quality broadband... read more →
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is investing more than $21 million over three years to twenty organizations in an effort to advance digital equity and strengthen communities... read more →
Silvia Ramirez sent children to Harvard, Princeton and Brown universities, where they continued their careers in research and tech. Meanwhile, she said, “I stayed back in time.” On Friday... read more →
Pandemic lockdowns drove large numbers of older adults to use digital technologies. For some, however, devices like computers and smartphones can present challenges. “A lot of these systems are... read more →
A coalition of local leaders and community partners will work to close the digital divide and provide more than 124,000 San Franciscan households with free or reduced-cost home internet.... read more →
Big internet service providers have committed billions of dollars to the cause of closing the digital divide in recent years. But these firms’ charity is also a tool for... read more →
After access to broadband is secured, it’s time to tackle obsolete personal devices and outdated software. Helping you navigate these muddy, electronic waters will be the Digital Navigators at... read more →
With billions of broadband infrastructure dollars at stake, states have to ensure that digital equity programs are sustainable long after federal money has been spent. Here’s how they can... read more →