NDIA Blog
How One Veteran is Helping Other Veterans and Their Families with Digital Adoption in Rural Texas
Walter Prescher, a father of twelve, Methodist pastor, and Iraq war veteran with three Army tours, has been working hard to help other veterans and military families across rural areas surrounding Houston get more comfortable using the internet. His deep connection to...
The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program: How Communities Are Coping and What Comes Next
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was a crucial resource that made the internet more affordable for the 23 million households previously enrolled. ACP—which offered $30 per month for internet bills, $75 per month on Tribal lands, and a one-time discount for...
Seven Star Communities: Recognizing Native Entities for Their Excellence in Digital Inclusion
We are proud to recognize the inaugural awardees of the Seven Star Communities program! This program is the first time Native nations and entities are being honored and recognized for their excellence in providing sustainable digital inclusion solutions that address...
Digital Inclusion Bytes: Insights and Resources – Professional Development for Digital Inclusion Practitioners
Are you interested in enhancing your skills as a digital inclusion practitioner? As the number of professional training resources available for digital inclusion staff and volunteers continues to grow, NDIA has compiled a list of trainings below. The trainings,...
The Importance of Digital Inclusion in Disaster Recovery: A Response to Climate Change
From communities in Appalachia and Florida to the Hawaiian Islands, no part of the US is untouched by the increased climate-related disasters we’ve seen in the past few years. As we reflect on the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and...
The Role of Project LEIA in Advancing Digital Equity: NDIA’s Insights and Recommendations
NDIA recently responded to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Request for Comment on Local Estimates of Internet Adoption (LEIA). Project LEIA is designed to estimate local internet adoption rates by examining internet access...
Building Connections: How Cherokee Nation’s Digital Navigator is Bringing Digital Skills to Every Corner of the Reservation
Meet Kendall Lee-Daughtery, Cherokee Nation’s Digital Navigator program lead, and a proud Cherokee Nation citizen. Kendall isn’t just a tech guy—he’s part of the community. Growing up in Cherokee Nation, he’s someone people trust to help them navigate the often...
Celebrating the Success of the 8th Annual Digital Inclusion Week
Last week, NDIA led the 8th annual Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) to raise awareness around digital inequities, amplify local expertise and voices, and celebrate our collective wins, and it was a resounding success! While communities face significant barriers to...
Are You Part of a Digital Inclusion Coalition? We Want to Hear About It
Digital inclusion coalitions across the country are working hard to foster digital equity and bridge the digital divide in their local communities and states. NDIA is currently conducting a survey to better understand the breadth and depth of this work and the best...
Executive Director Angela Siefer Receives the 2024 Internet Protocol Award
Last evening at the 21st Annual IP3 Awards, Public Knowledge presented the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s (NDIA) esteemed Executive Director Angela Siefer with the 2024 Internet Protocol Award, recognizing her work to close the digital divide and her...