ASU-led effort helps thousands of Arizonans get online and build digital skills for free
July 23, 2025
'It became obvious to us that access to internet wasn’t a nice-to-have — it was a must-have'
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Offline AI tool makes education accessible to areas without internet
June 24, 2025 - ASU Next Lab and SolarSPELL collaborate to bridge digital divide
AZ-1 Original: From Used Laptops to Solutions
July 10, 2025 - How Maryanna Milton and AZStRUT Are Bridging the Digital Divide in Arizona
(Archived) AZ Commerce Digital Equity Program
This is a link to an archived version of this content: Arizona’s Digital Equity Program is an initiative to promote digital equity and inclusion to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of a digital economy.
AZ-1 Original: More Than a Connection
June 18, 2025 - How the E-Rate Program Fuels Library Access Across the State
AZ-1 Original: Looking Back at Net Inclusion 2025
June 11, 2025 - Sharing digital equity insights to ignite change and amplify our impact in the digital inclusion movement
Force for Health® Network
Physician-lead, private social network integrated with Virtual Health Academy, Wellness Tools, Resources, Coaches and Support designed to promote, develop and celebrate more health promoting citizens of the world. Headquartered in Tucson, AZ and State College, PA.
AZ-1 Original: The Power of Social Determinants in Shaping Health Equity
April 14, 2025 - Exploring the Role of Social Determinants in Building a Healthier, More Equitable, and Sustainable Future for All
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Incarcerated Individuals
AZ-1 Original: “You Had Me at AR”
March 28, 2025 - The AZ-1 Storytelling team attends an event at Mesa Library, innovating through Augmented Reality
ASU Next Lab
Next Lab is part of Enterprise Technology at ASU, which provides scalable, sustainable support for the ASU community. Our work is firmly rooted in core values; we welcome students of all backgrounds and pride ourselves on being an interdisciplinary environment. Envisioning and building tech-driven futures with learners, educators, industry and global society.
Esri
Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. Esri supports geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern, enterprise-grade GIS technology. They are committed to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.
Connect All Arizona
Under the leadership of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the State Broadband Office is pleased to announce ConnectAllAZ – a statewide initiative to deploy historic investments into broadband connectivity, giving Arizona residents access to reliable, high-speed internet.
CERA Software, Inc.
CERA is a cloud-based public safety platform designed for emergency response, everyday scene management, and mutual aid coordination. It is specifically to be scalable for all size agencies, providing 24/7 real-time situational awareness, seamless officer coordination, and intuitive decision-making tools.
Compudopt
Provides technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Compudopt programs serve to eliminate limited access to computers, facilitate growth in technical and digital literacy skills, help provide no or low cost high-speed internet options and support the future of youth and their communities.
WIN Learning
WIN Learning provides career readiness courseware and credentials to help individuals develop essential digital, employability, and academic skills. Their National Work Readiness Credentials validate mastery of these foundational skills through proctored assessments, making job seekers more attractive to potential employers.
NV5
NV5 is a leading provider of geospatial and technology solutions, specializing in GIS, broadband mapping, infrastructure planning, and more. NV5 delivers innovative data-driven strategies to support broadband expansion, digital equity, and sustainable infrastructure development.
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
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.