AZ-1 Original: Granting Access To Knowledge
Feb 27, 2025 - A story from Erin Lorandos about the important role that libraries play in digital literacy
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eX² Technology to Deliver an NTIA-Funded Fiber Optic Network in Pima County, Arizona, Enabling Long-Awaited Critical Connectivity Opportunities
February 28, 2025 - eX² Technology announced the agreement to deliver an approximate $43.2 million fiber optic middle mile network in Pima County (AZ). The open-access fiber optic network will enable high-speed, reliable internet access to support remote learning, telework, telehealth, and more while fostering digital equity and inclusion.
FCC Data Analysis: The Peaks and Valleys of Arizona Internet Coverage
Feb 18, 2025, - FCC data updates from December 2023 to June 2024 show where internet speeds are rising...and where they are falling.
AZ-1 Original: The Art of Connection
Feb 18, 2025 - How Sun Corridor Network Facilitates Sharing Knowledge Across Arizona
Find Telehealth
Use the NRTRC Find Telehealth to find Telehealth. It is provided by the Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC). The NRTRC serves a seven-state region (AK, WA, OR, MT, ID, WY, UT) to advance the development, implementation and integration of Telehealth through sharing information, leveraging resources and creating a synergistic Telehealth community.
Telehealth Technology Assessment Center
The National Telehealth Technology Assessment Resource Center is based out of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), and builds upon the organization’s talents in telehealth as established with the AFHCAN program and products.
Center for Connected Health Policy
CCHP works to advance state and national telehealth policies that promote better systems of care and improved health outcomes, as well as provide more equitable access to quality, affordable health care and services.
The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers
The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers Provides Trusted Consultation, Resources & News at No Cost to Help You Plan Your Experience.
American Telemedicine Association
As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the ATA is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people.
Southwest Telehealth Resource Center
The Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) was created to advance the effective use of telemedicine services throughout the Southwest. Telemedicine has been shown empirically to improve access to quality medical care for many patients living in rural and medically underserved areas.
Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers
The Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (the Alliance) is the Primary Care Association (PCA) for Arizona. We exist to support and grow the healthcare safety net that includes health centers, Look-alikes, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), collectively referred to as Community Health Centers (CHCs), as well as organizations interested in becoming health centers.
211 Arizona
With over 8500 local and statewide resources, we're here to help when you need it most.
Pima County recognized as a national Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
Jan 17, 2025 - Pima County’s Office of Digital Inclusion (ODI) has been honored as a Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA).
The Universal Connectivity Imperative
This fourth report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of internet access in K–12 education, examining the progress made since the last report and the emerging challenges that require urgent attention.
SETDA
SETDA is the principal association representing U.S. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. Through a broad array of programs and advocacy, SETDA builds member capacity and engages partners to empower the education community in leveraging technology for learning, teaching, and school operations.
Coding in Color
Supporting and Advocating for Computer Science Education for Historically Underserved Students in Arizona.
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records
The Arizona State Library's mission is to provide Arizonans access to information about their government, their state, and their world by offering content in a variety of formats, preserving Arizona's history for future generations, and empowering local institutions to engage their communities in learning.
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is a statewide organization that offers workforce development programs, job training, and employment placement services. Their focus is on assisting individuals with barriers to employment, providing them with the necessary skills and resources to secure meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities.
Geeks Without Frontiers
Geeks Without Frontiers (Geeks) is a platform for global impact. An award-winning non-profit, Geeks’ mission is to promote technology for a resilient world including bringing the benefits of broadband connectivity -health, education, poverty reduction, gender equality and the other UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)- to the estimated 3 billion people who remain unconnected.
Verizon
From our entrepreneurship programs to our economic impact, from our innovative approach to education to our success in securing patents— the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University is recognized as a higher-education leader and innovator by local, national and international organizations.
FLORECER
FLORECER works to achieve digital equity and bridge the digital divide by providing hands-on assistance and empowering students and parents with the digital tools, skills, and confidence they need to successfully navigate the college admissions and financial aid application processes. Our programs and services increase the knowledge, trajectory, and preparedness to pursue higher education.
PCs For Refugees
PCs for Refugees provide free (mostly refurbished) laptops to refugee families. The kids use them for their school/college work, learning English, etc. Adults use them to learn English, be in touch with family and friends, upskill, navigation, job searches, and more.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
We never take a single approach to help kids succeed. It takes caring mentors, such as our trained Club staff. It takes a safe place, like our Clubs that are consistently there for the kids they serve. It takes innovative, quality programs designed to empower youth to excel in school and lead healthy, productive lives. We do whatever it takes to ensure all kids have a great future.
Arizona Department of Homeland Security
The Arizona Department of Homeland Security was established in 2006 by the Arizona State Legislature to support the mission of providing strategic direction and access to federal homeland security grant program resources that will further enable the stakeholders' collective goals to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks and other critical hazards that affect the safety, well-being and economic security of Arizona.
GFiber Community Impact
Access to fast, reliable internet means access to new opportunities, windows to curiosity, and resources beyond measure. Everyone deserves access to fast, reliable internet. That’s why we’re working hand-in-hand with partners in the communities we serve to help close the digital divide.