Building on the ideas presented in the Digital Inclusion 101 webinar, this webinar will further detail the resources available to bridge the digital equity gap.
Presenter: Emma Woods, Digital Inclusion Fellow / Indiana State Library
Emma is an Americorps member serving through the American Connection Corps program run by the Purdue Center for Regional Development and Lead for America. In her previous role, she served the Uplands region of Indiana in developing county and regional-level digital inclusion plans.
Date Recorded: 06/14/2023
Format: Archived YouTube Video
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