The second Digital Equity Champion will be announced at NetInclusion this May. Named in honor of Charles Benton, founder of the Benton Foundation, the award recognizes an individual whose work has significantly advanced digital equity programs, policies or practices. Leadership in digital inclusion requires skill, patience and an understanding of the complex interaction between technology and social issues. The 2016 awardee, David Keyes of the City of Seattle, has exemplified those traits over his 20+ year career. If you would like to submit a nomination, do so at digitalinclusion.org/benton17 by April 20. The awardee will receive $500 travel reimbursement and registration to attend Net Inclusion.
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Across the country, older adults are struggling as they attempt to navigate telehealth appointments. Parents without affordable home internet options are seeing their children fall behind in school. Adult job seekers without digital skills are having difficulty competing in the online job market.
Stand with NDIA as we work to protect the essential investments that would advance digital access, skills, and opportunities for people and communities nationwide.