According to statistics, more than 1.3 billion people around the world have some form of disability The actual number is likely much higher — after all, many disabilities go unreported... read more →
In 2022, Community Tech Network profiled one of our learners, Charles Hale, who, before participating in CTN’s technology classes, had been incarcerated for 48 years. Hale entered jail in 1974,... read more →
The California Department of Technology (CDT) has released a draft of its Digital Equity Plan, which would allocate millions of dollars to bridge the digital divide across the state by... read more →
In today's digital world, access to the internet and the skills to use it have become vital for success in education, employment, and daily life. Unfortunately, not everyone has equal... read more →
Net neutrality is not a new issue. Community Tech Network was already writing about it in 2014! However, the political debate surrounding net neutrality does not look like it’s going... read more →
Digital inclusion plays a key role in shaping the future of healthcare. By providing equal access to digital technologies and resources, it empowers individuals and communities to fully participate in... read more →
Despite the fact that the internet is used for just about everything in today’s society, 42 million Americans are still offline. One group in particular has been especially left behind... read more →
More than 1 in 3 (38%) of adults living with a disability in the United States do not own a computer. Meanwhile, government statistics (PDF) show that “83.4 percent of... read more →
The digital divide is not black and white — there are many shades of gray. Can you think of a loved one — perhaps a parent or relative — that... read more →
In today's digital age, many first-generation Americans born and raised in the United States find themselves shouldering the responsibility of assisting their immigrant parents and relatives with technological challenges. These... read more →