Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration.

 

With support from NDIA, organizations and individuals across the country host special events, run social media campaigns, and share their digital inclusion actions and progress with media, among other actions.

Thanks to the 687 people and 503 organizations who took action last year,  we celebrated the biggest Digital Inclusion Week (DIW). Communities took action, mayors signed proclamations, librarians signed people up for affordable internet, children received new devices, and advocates around the country showed why digital equity matters.This year, we’re expecting an even bigger impact!

What’s the Point of DIW?

We’re living in a pivotal time for digital inclusion action. More resources than ever are available now and will continue to be released to support digital inclusion work. Take the opportunity to share your work, offer services to your community, raise awareness, and gain supporters, who may be key to continuing digital inclusion. Below are some ways organizations benefit from participating in Digital Inclusion Week:

Opportunity to Raise Awareness around Digital Inclusion, Its Urgency & Benefits

Opportunity for Visibility: Help More Community Members in Need Hear about Your Services

Opportunity to Gain Supporters: Funders, Partners, Policymakers, Donors, Volunteers

All These Benefits Support the Long-Term Sustainability of Your Programs and the Field

Are you taking action during DIW?

Save the Date for DIW2024: October 7-11

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Check out Actions & Events Hosted Nationwide by NDIA Affiliates!

Search the table to see Digital Inclusion Week 2024 events and connect with organizers in your area.

DIW2024 Toolkits & Resources

DIW2024 Essentials

DIW2024 Title Graphic

DIW2024 General Messaging

Email Outreach Template

DIW2024 Slide Deck

Digital Inclusion Event Toolkits

Tips for a Successful DIW Event

Computer Outreach Training Toolkit

Computer Skills Self-Paced Guide

Technology Devices Donation Drive

Digital Inclusion Event Toolkits

#DIW2024

Downloadable Graphics

Customizable Canva Graphics

Copy & Paste Social Media Posts

Advocacy & Actions for Elected Officials

Tips for Engaging Elected Officials

Elected Officials Outreach Email Template

Bridge Light Up Template & DIW Proclamation Examples

PR & Press Outreach Toolkits

DIW2024 Media Advisory Template

DIW2024 Press Release Template

Tips for Media Coverage for DIW Efforts

Watch Now: #DIW2024 Info Session l Tips for a Successful DIW Event

This info session is perfect for both beginners planning their first DIW event or seasoned coordinators looking to elevate their DIW!

Part 1: Getting Started: This section provides an introduction to Digital Inclusion Week, tips for planning your first DIW event, how to get leadership buy-in and available resources to help plan your event. 

Part 2: Elevating Your DIW Event: This section covers strategies to elevate your DIW events, how to get funding for your event, partnerships for DIW success and measuring the impact of your event. 

 

Join Us for Special DIW Virtual Events

Building for Digital Equity: Coalition Building for Success

Join ILSR and NDIA for another #B4DE as we bring together frontline practitioners to discuss the importance of working in coalition to grow the digital equity movement! 

October 7, 3 pm – 4:15 pm EST 

Digital Inclusion 101

Digital Inclusion practitioners have been working to end the digital divide for decades. Digital inclusion is a multifaceted issue that takes time to understand and NDIA is here to help set the stage for what you need to know!

Wednesday, October 9, 2 p.m. EST 

The Digital Inclusion Program Manual and How To Use It!

Join us during Digital Inclusion Week on October 10, 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. EST, to learn more about the manual and how to incorporate it into your work.

Thursday, October 10, 2 p.m. EST 

Thanks to our Digital Inclusion Week 2024 Sponsors!

Premiere Sponsors

Watch the videos below to see how they support digital inclusion work throughout the year.

Megabyte Sponsors

This is the largest spotlight for digital equity throughout the year, with widespread visibility driven by events, media coverage, and local government leaders. Please join us October 7-11, 2024 to publicly demonstrate your company’s support for digital inclusion nationwide. Click below for sponsorship options and contact Regina Cooper Benjamin, NDIA Deputy Director, [email protected], for more information.

Take a Look Back at Past DIWs

DIW 2020

Check out Digital Inclusion Week 2020

DIW 2021

Check out Digital Inclusion Week 2021

DIW 2022

Check out Digital Inclusion Week 2022

DIW 2023

Check out Digital Inclusion Week 2023

DIW 2017

Check out 2017’s Digital Inclusion Week

DIW 2018

Check out 2018’s Digital Inclusion Week

IDIW 2018

Check out 2018’s International Digital Inclusion Week

DIW 2019

Check out Digital Inclusion Week 2019