Event Date: April 5th, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom – https://kcdigitaldrive.zoom.us/j/87272862030?pwd=FKtWDSqaxIbam0FqOQftwgzDkre0JD.1
Admission: Free
The Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion (KCCDI) is an open, collaborative group of organizations who foster digital equity and access to technology for Kansas City metro communities. KCCDI meets monthly on the first Friday of every month to hear about the work of local digital inclusion practitioners, and share information about upcoming opportunities in the digital inclusion space.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Pedro Zamora – Hispanic Economic Development Corporation
STATE AND NATIONAL UPDATES
- Kimberlyn Jones–Kansas Office of Broadband Development
- D’Mitri Farthing, Jr.–Missouri Office of Broadband Development
- Amy VanDeVelde/Melinda Stanley–NTIA
ACP UPDATE
- NDIA / national update
- Open discussion / local concerns or plans happening
FEATURED CONTENT
People returning from incarceration can be especially behind on the skills required to navigate today’s digital world. This panel will provide an overview of their programs and services KC-area re-entry organizations provide for returning citizens and the unique needs of this covered population.
- Jill Hanlin–Journey to New Life
- Alexis Williams–12th Street Heritage
- Alex Andrews–SWOP Behind Bars
- Tanesha Whitelaw–KU Center for Digital Inclusion
- Susie Roling–Journey to New Life [Moderator]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEEMENTS
- Missouri Broadband Map Challenge – Tony Luppino, UMKC
- Open announcements
NEXT MEETING
The May KCCDI meeting will be held virtually on Friday, May 3rd 2024.
Please email lscott@kcdigitaldrive.org if you have announcements to share at an upcoming Coalition meeting.