Digital Equity is to empower all individuals in the community to fully participate in the digital world, irrespective of their background, race, income, language, education, or geographic location.
Short-Term Goals
The Innovation Forum's Digital Equity Sub-Team will focus on three key areas as short-term goal initiatives.
Foundational Framework
Map local resources, establish partnerships, and collect data from target community groups.
Volunteer Opportunities: Research and Data Support
Connectivity
Use Bellevue’s Digital Equity Grant to offer affordable internet access, promoting digital inclusion for residents, businesses, and schools.
Devices
Provide equitable access to free or low-cost devices so everyone can fully engage in digital life, education, and work.
Volunteer Opportunities: Research and Program Development Support
Support
Provide free, accessible tech support to help individuals confidently manage and resolve digital issues, promoting equal access to technology.
Volunteer Opportunities: Research, Map Findings for Locations, and Work with Local Providers
Long-Term Goals
Connectivity
Offer affordable internet access to ensure everyone can connect for education, work, and communication, bridging the digital divide.
Volunteer Opportunities: Research, Work with Local Providers, Identify Grant Opportunities
Education
Provide digital literacy classes to build essential tech skills for education, jobs, and personal growth, advancing digital inclusion.
Volunteer Opportunities: Outreach to Local Organizations and Map Findings for Locations
Input and Support
Bellevue needs your input and support. Submit your answers for the following questions to innovation@bellevuewa.gov.
- What are your initial impressions on the vision for digital equity?
- How do we activate tech savvy volunteers to contribute effectively?
- How can we expand availability for tech support and digital literacy?
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