by James Fuccione | Aug 7, 2024 | News and Updates
The Mass Broadband Institute (MBI) is seeking nominations to recognize incredible digital equity leaders with the state’s first-ever Digital Inclusion Awards, which will be presented live at a celebration in Worcester during Digital Inclusion week in October....
by James Fuccione | Jul 3, 2024 | News and Updates
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is very interested in understanding what consumers that were enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are experiencing as they navigate this funding gap in the program. Specifically, the FCC seeks to ensure that...
by James Fuccione | May 29, 2024 | News and Updates
Every year through its National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), the National Council on Aging (NCOA) honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof...
by James Fuccione | May 8, 2024 | Data and Reports
Health Affairs published a policy brief framing digital inclusion as a social determinant of health and explores its links to health equity. The resource noted the value of internet access for employment, social, and medical needs of older adults, veterans, and people...
by James Fuccione | May 1, 2024 | News and Updates
Late last year, Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative and AgeSpan were awarded more than $3 million to address digital equity among older adults in partnership with several organizations (listed below) with experience in supporting access to technology. As part of...
