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The digital divide is the issue. Digital Inclusion is the work. Digital equity is the goal.
Closing the Digital Divide
Get started in digital equity—regardless of where you are on your journey.

Everyone should have access to and be able to use digital technologies, services, and opportunities in a safe, equitable, and meaningful way—this is digital equity. Digital inclusion is the effort to ensure that this becomes a reality for all, no matter their race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Start your journey in digital inclusion work today and help communities close the digital divide.

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  • Definitions
    Ground yourself in digital inclusion work by learning common definitions.
  • Digital Inclusion 101
    Your intro to digital inclusion! Digital inclusion is a multifaceted issue that takes time to understand, and NDIA is here to help.
  • Become an Affiliate
    Join our Affiliate community to access free national resources and on-the-ground strategies, share knowledge and ideas with other organizations, and remain current on digital inclusion work.
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Webinar: Digital Inclusion 101

Across the country, community organizations, libraries, local governments, and others have been working to end the digital divide for decades. NDIA brought the community together to create shared definitions, share resources, and learn what works and doesn’t. Watch our Digital Inclusion 101 webinar to orient yourself in the work and make a solid foundation to build towards digital equity.

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Net Inclusion

The Net Inclusion conference has been a staple in the digital inclusion community since 2016, bringing hundreds of practitioners, advocates, academics, internet service providers, and policymakers together to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. Attending Net Inclusion is a great way to immerse yourself in the work and gain a firm footing in digital inclusion.

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Beginner Resources

Our beginner-friendly resources will assist you in understanding the fundamental concepts and practices that can help bridge the digital divide. Whether you’re an individual passionate about digital equity, a community leader, or a new digital navigator looking to make a difference, NDIA has you covered.

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Honor Roll of Low-Cost Plans

With the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), the monthly subsidy to help reduce the cost of internet service for qualifying households is no

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Spreadsheet Webpage Affordable Broadband Data and Research
Digital Inclusion Program Manual

Seven years ago, NDIA released the Community Digital Inclusion Program Start-Up Manual (The Start-Up Manual). Written by NDIA founders Angela Siefer and Bill Callahan, this manual

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Manual PDF Digital Navigator
Low-Cost Plan Model

In the absence of ACP, NDIA encourages ISPs to offer a low-cost plan and/or a discount to qualifying households. NDIA is creating a good-better-best rating

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PDF Spreadsheet Affordable Broadband Data and Research
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