Event Date: Nov 15th, 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 to hear about the work of local digital inclusion practitioners, and share information about upcoming opportunities in the digital inclusion space.
STATE BROADBAND OFFICE UPDATES
The Office of Broadband Development from the State of Kansas will update us on the funding opportunities through the Digital Equity Act (DEA) and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, both part of the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA).
- Kansas Office of Broadband Development—Kimberlyn Jones, Digital Opportunity Program Manager
FEATURED CONTENT
Digital Inclusion in the Next Administration – Amy Huffman, NDIA
Now that the results of the election have been determined, how do national experts predict the outcomes will affect federal funding and the programs designed to help close the digital divide?
Digital Life Exchange – Aaron Deacon, KC Digital Drive
As part of the regional response to NTIA’s Digital Equity Competitive Grant, 46 partner organizations, including 13 Coalition members, came together to create the Digital Life KC proposal and the Digital Life Exchange (DLX). The DLX is a natural outgrowth of the networking and information sharing work of the KC Coalition for Digital Inclusion, with an intentional approach toward connected action, shared resources, joint goals, and systems-level change.
The DLX is open to all Coalition members and is built around a hub and partner model that leverages the large network of organizations that provide direct human service support to clients but increasingly recognize the need to overcome technology barriers. Learn more about the DLX and how to get involved.
NEXT MEETING
A time to celebrate this momentous year—plan to join us for our Holiday Year-End Reception, IN PERSON, Thursday, December 12 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, at Central Library, 5th floor, Helzberg Room. 14 W 10th Street, KCMO 64105. Yummy treats and beverages will be provided for all attendees. Cheers!!
Please email lscott@kcdigitaldrive.org if you have announcements to share at an upcoming Coalition meeting.