May Digital Equity Community of Practice

The Digital Equity Community of Practice brings together state agencies, local governments, community organizations, libraries, and educational institutions to share insights, best practices, and strategies that advance the Broadband for All Action Plan and the California State Digital Equity Plan (SDEP).

Agenda

• Housekeeping & Community Feedback & Agenda
• Welcome
• CA Lifeline Home Broadband Pilot Program Updates
• Guest Panel on Technology Access for Disabled Individuals facilitated by Andrew Broderick, SF Tech Council, including:
  • Jacob Johnson, CA Department of Rehabilitation
  • Mark Bella, California Connect/Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP)
  • Ryan Easterly, WITH Foundation
• Update on USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant by Robert Machado, USDA Telecom General Field Representative
• CDT Updates (DE Resource Finder, Request for Innovative Ideas, Upcoming Grant Opportunities, Looking Ahead)