Digital Inclusion

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We invite you zoom in with Teeniors founder Trish Lopez and the New Mexico Technology Council for a monthly presentation created in March 2023 - open and free to all.

What
Digital Inclusion Peer Group
Hosted by New Mexico Technology Council and Trish Lopez
via Zoom

When
1st Wednesday of every month @ 4:00pm (MST)
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2023 Schedule

MARCH: Introduction
Digital Inclusion in 2023 & Beyond
with Trish Lopez
Email us for link to watch recording

Digital literacy means access to jobs, education, social connection and community. Too many people still experience a massive digital divide because of their age, income, ability, or language/culture — an issue that is not limited to our state, it exists across the country. Ms. Lopez shares a brief history of that divide, our successes in closing the gap, and ways we can create space for those who want to be included in learning to navigate the online world. Easy to watch while you fold laundry!

APRIL: Immigrants — This discussion centered on our-Spanish-speaking community members who are building literacy, language, and tech skills so that they can apply for jobs and succeed in their new culture. Email us for link to watch recording

Wed, May 3 @ 4:00pm MST

MAY: People in Prison & Their Families -- We'll discuss the prison industrial complex where private tech companies profit—unhindered by competition—from inmates who typically earn $0.15 - $0.95 cents an hour behind bars. The cost of keeping in touch with an email (up to $5) fall to loved ones in a monopoly that would be intolerable on the outside.

Next: Wed, June 7 @ 4:00pm MST

Disabilities & Different Abilities -- Guest speakers will discuss inclusion and access to technology for people with physical and mental abilities that differ from the norm. Email for Zoom link to join us

Wed, July 5 @ 4:00pm MST

Older Adults -- Guest speakers familiar with the challenges seniors face with technology will discuss overcoming struggles to adapt to our increasingly digital world.

Wed, Aug 2 @ 4:00pm MST

Rural Communities — We'll discuss broadband and inclusion for our neighbors in rural areas that lack access to internet and electronics.

Wed, Sept 6 and Wed, Oct 4, @ 4:00pm MST

Black Communities -- Panel and discussion TBA

Wed, Sept 6 and Wed, Oct 4, @ 4:00pm MST

Native Communities & Tribal Lands -- Panel and discussion TBA.