Phoenix, Arizona November 2, 2020
In response to the dramatic increase in demand for digital access due to COVID-19, AZBSN, led by the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and the Greater Arizona Educational Leadership (GAZEL) organization, established the COVID-19 Digital Access Task Force. When the Task Force was created, the initial focus was on Internet access, but it soon became clear that we needed to address Digital Access, not just Internet access.
The AZBSN COVID-19 Digital Access Task Force published a comprehensive Digital Access report presenting a statewide Digital Access Strategy including tactical and strategic recommendations and initiatives for action. The report addresses the digital access needs of all Arizona citizens, including students, parents, teachers, seniors, library patrons and the general public, especially those citizens in tribal, rural and other underserved communities and low-income neighborhoods in Arizona.
The strategy is designed to provide equitable digital inclusion services and resources for schools, universities, community colleges, homes, libraries, healthcare facilities, businesses and communities, to support education, healthcare, community services and economic development and more. The intended audience is public and private policy and decision-makers representing anyone who has the responsibility and authority to serve all Arizona citizens and to ensure their safety and quality of life during this trying period:
This report is submitted on behalf of the more than 60 public and private digital access advocates participating in the statewide Task Force.
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What Is Digital Access?
Digital access is more than just access to fast affordable and reliable Broadband Internet access. While we need to get everyone connected, many Arizona citizens don’t have access to other digital access requirements including affordable devices such as computers, smartphones and home hotspots; skills and technical support to enable them to use the devices, the Internet and applications effectively; digital literacy and web literacy skills; and access to digital content, applications and other resources. |
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The Report Includes
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