Who is working to address digital inclusion?

Following is a list of some of the key organizations that are working to improve things:

• The National Digital Inclusion Alliance provides a forum for practitioners, policy-makers, researchers, and the general public to share and discuss matters related to digital inclusion. They also serve as a host for many resources, including a description of the digital navigator model, a digital navigator toolkit, a model for guiding end users through the issues of digital inclusion, and a Guidebook for Digital Inclusion Coalitions.
• AFTRR is a trade group for non-profit computer refurbishers.
• PCs for People is a non-profit which provides computer equipment and mobile hotspots with low-cost subscriptions for low-income households.
• EveryoneOn is an organization that can help identify low cost broadband service, as well as equipment and training, based on a user’s location.
• Partners Bridging the Digital Divide is a non-profit which helps digital inclusion agencies share information and learn from each other, including training material, information on digital inclusion conferences, resources for refurbishers, and much more.
• Tech Goes Home develops and shares training material for digital skills
• Public Knowledge has a page tracking legislation on broadband access and digital inclusion.
• There is a growing surge of communities working on municipal networks to address availability and affordability. One good resource for learning more is Community Networks, a project of Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and here is an article exploring the broadband challenges facing education.