Austin Celebrates National Digital Inclusion Week, Highlights Importance of Internet Access for All

Date Published: 
May 25th, 2017

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) teamed up with Austin Free-Net, Skillpoint Alliance, Google Fiber, and Austin Pathways to participate in National Digital Inclusion Week May 8-13 to raise awareness about digital inequities and nationwide efforts to close the gaps.

Throughout the week, HACA hosted digital inclusion events that brought the community together to identify how economic and social disparities can be addressed for Austin residents and businesses.

“Public and affordable housing can be as vibrant, economically and socially, as more connected parts of the city when residents have an internet connection, an earned refurbished computer and digital literacy training,” said Sylvia Blanco, HACA Executive Vice President. “Residents can improve educational, workforce and quality of life outcomes when the digital riches of Austin are shared. Our aim is to help residents connect to Austin’s transportation, healthcare and financial services ecosystems, not just for their benefit, but for the benefit of the whole community.”

Read the full details here: https://smcorridornews.com/austin-celebrates-national-digital-inclusion-week-highlights-importance-of-internet-access-for-all/

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