Resources

Oct 2, 2024 - Baltu Technologies and Downtown Mesa Library are using VR and AR to prepare for an infrastructural evolution

The Arizona Broadband Map was created in partnership with Maricopa County, and made possible by ARPA funding, to provide insights into the current state of internet access and relevant socioeconomic factors and aid in identifying areas that could benefit from digital equity efforts.

NTIA and the U.S. Census Bureau have embarked on an experimental project to produce single-year estimates of Internet adoption for small areas, addressing a key gap in available data to better serve the policymaking process.

Sep 13, 2024 - ASU Preparatory Academy and Girls Who Code have teamed up to prepare future leaders of STEM with valuable tools

We Care Tucson provides individuals with access to information technology, medical equipment, and supplies. Through the restoration of donated computers and reusable medical devices, including the responsible recycling of non-functional components, we strive to cultivate an equitable and sustainable community in Southern Arizona.

EveryoneOn Arizona is a statewide organization that supports the sign-up process for the Affordable Connectivity Program. They assist individuals and families in applying for affordable internet plans, ensuring that everyone has access to essential online resources and opportunities.

Arizona Western College has initiatives in place to promote digital equity and workforce training. They offer computer access to students and provide resources for digital skill development. Additionally, the college collaborates with local businesses and organizations to create workforce training programs aligned with industry needs.

The Arizona Telemedicine Program promotes telehealth services by facilitating access to healthcare providers, telemedicine networks, and training programs. They play a crucial role in advancing healthcare delivery through the use of technology and remote healthcare services.

The Arizona Technology Council focuses on promoting technology innovation and workforce development, supporting businesses and startups in the technology sector. ATC provides resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy for technology-related initiatives.

GetSetUp is a virtual older adult learning platform that first focuses on the digital equity/inclusion, then after users understand their device we offer classes in physical health, mental health, workforce development as well as cybersecurity.

ADIN is a growing coalition of organizations and individuals from across Arizona working working to advance affordable household and free public internet access, device ownership, digital skills training, online safety and technology support.

Mil Geospatial LLC, is a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consulting firm, recognized as a small business and a minority owned enterprise located in Phoenix metro area.

Connected Journeys: Stories of Broadband and Digital Equity

This page contains a StoryMap with analysis of changes from June 2023 dataset to December 2023 dataset. 

Mapping Broadband Health in America is a novel, interactive mapping platform created by the Connect2HealthFCC Task Force.

The Connect2HealthFCC Task Force’s (C2H Task Force) Advancing Broadband Connectivity as a Social Determinant of Health Initiative is based, in part, on the Task Force’s prior and ongoing research and analytics showing a significant correlation between increasing broadband access and improved health outcomes.

NDIA created a low-cost internet ratings system, NDIA Grading Internet for Good (GIG), to evaluate low-cost plans’ affordability and quality. Low-cost plans are graded using a rubric and given a Good, Better, or Best rating.

To meet the needs of households with low-incomes, many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer discount broadband plans. While offering more affordable choices is positive, varying costs, eligibility, and quality of service can make it challenging for digital inclusion practitioners, let alone individual customers, to understand which plans meet their needs.

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Aug 6, 2024

In 2021 when the pandemic was raging, President Joe Biden led a bipartisan effort to pass the Affordable Connectivity Program as part of the Infrastructure Act so low-income families would have subsidized internet service.

Senior Planet is about much more than the latest gadgets, apps, and websites. We are a nonprofit organization that brings older adults together. Our free classes, articles, videos, and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, exercise, make new friends, and so much more. Here’s what you can explore daily with Senior Planet: Online classes, Toll-free national tech hotline, original articles for older adults, our social media platform Senior Planet Community, additional resources, like tech tip videos, how to use Zoom, and more!

Learn the technology, land your dream job. Ready to begin, change, or propel your career? Cisco Networking Academy offers certification-aligned courses in topics like cybersecurity, networking, and Python.

The American Indian Policy Institute is home to the newly formed Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, formed in partnership with the National Congress of American Indians. This Center is the first and only one in the nation dedicated to helping tribal governments, leadership, and communities understand the complexities of digital sovereignty. It provides access to resources and serves as a clearinghouse for tribal digital sovereignty. The center works towards the following goals and concepts: scholarship, capacity building, policy research and advocacy, and forming a coalition of organizations that work together to support tribes.

Through ARPA Funding, the goal is to connect every Yavapai County residence, business, and community anchor institution with high-speed internet. Read more about how Yavapai County Board of Supervisors approved $16,883,047 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide access to high-speed Internet to 13,794 locations across Yavapai County.

The Telecommunications Education Center [TEC] is a dynamic learning program devoted to improving education, quality of work, and safety within the telecommunications industry created by the world’s leading authority on all things wireless, the Wireless Infrastructure Association.