Insights
Breaking the glass wall of digital inclusion
Last week, partners across Central Ohio came together for the Digital Inclusion Summit, a half-day gathering at the Columbus Metropolitan Library that drew more than 100 attendees from local government, education, healthcare, nonprofits, and private companies.
Turning corporate tech into community impact: How CAS helped 67 families get connected
More than 110,000 households in Franklin County lack access to a device beyond a smartphone. Meanwhile, corporations across Columbus are retiring perfectly functional laptops every year.
ConnectUS launches the nation’s largest digital skills initiative, right here in Franklin County
More and more, the way we learn, connect, work and live is happening online. But not everyone has access. In Franklin County, a groundbreaking program is ensuring residents aren't left behind.
Franklin County, Columbus partner to invest more than $20 million to lessen digital divide
About 200,000 people in more than 80,000 Franklin County households do not have a home internet subscription, and more than 66,000 don't have a computer, officials say.
City Allocates $15 Million to Expand Access to Digital Resources
Today Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Franklin County Commissioner John O’Grady announced a joint commitment of $20.2 million to Smart Columbus on behalf of the Franklin County Digital Equity Coalition.
Franklin County Digital Equity Action Agenda
The Franklin County Digital Equity Action Agenda lays out a clear, collective plan to ensure every resident has access to the tools and skills needed to fully participate in a digital world.