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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach has taken a major step towards bridging the digital divide by releasing two new digital inclusion resources. These tools, an updated multilingual Digital Inclusion Resource Guide and a new Digital Inclusion Resources Asset Map, aim to empower residents and provide access to essential digital services and resources.
According to Mayor Rex Richardson, digital access has become increasingly vital for education, employment, health services, and daily life. He believes that these resources will support the community in connecting, learning, and thriving in today's digital world.
The Office of Digital Equity and Inclusion worked closely with cross-sector partners to update the Digital Inclusion Resource Guide. These partners include various City departments, community-based organizations, nonprofits, funders, higher education institutions, internet service providers (ISPs), K-12 education institutions, private technology companies, and workforce development organizations. Together they have developed a vision and strategies to advance digital equity and inclusion for all in Long Beach.
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The updated resource guide offers comprehensive information on low-cost internet options, access to computing devices at affordable prices, and digital skills training. It also includes details about free public Wi-Fi hotspots and resources available at the Long Beach Public Library. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Khmer.
In addition to the resource guide, the City has also launched a new Digital Inclusion Resources Asset Map. This interactive tool highlights local resources such as organizations and programs that focus on addressing the digital divide. Residents can easily search for these services based on location or specific program needs through the longbeach.gov/digitalinclusion webpage. This asset map simplifies the process of connecting residents with relevant resources in their local neighborhoods.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation expressed her pride in adding these tools to their existing arsenal of digital equity resources. She also mentioned that the Digital Equity Asset Map was co-created with community stakeholders to ensure easy accessibility for community-based organizations and residents.
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Residents, community organizations, and local businesses are encouraged to explore and share these new tools available on the Resource Guides webpage.
The City of Long Beach has been recognized as a 2024 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition highlights the City's commitment to advancing critical digital inclusion initiatives within the community. Long Beach is one of 34 jurisdictions across the country to receive this honor.
For more information on digital equity and inclusion in Long Beach, visit https://www.longbeach.gov/digitalinclusion/. The City continues to strive towards bridging the digital divide and empowering its residents through these valuable resources.
According to Mayor Rex Richardson, digital access has become increasingly vital for education, employment, health services, and daily life. He believes that these resources will support the community in connecting, learning, and thriving in today's digital world.
The Office of Digital Equity and Inclusion worked closely with cross-sector partners to update the Digital Inclusion Resource Guide. These partners include various City departments, community-based organizations, nonprofits, funders, higher education institutions, internet service providers (ISPs), K-12 education institutions, private technology companies, and workforce development organizations. Together they have developed a vision and strategies to advance digital equity and inclusion for all in Long Beach.
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The updated resource guide offers comprehensive information on low-cost internet options, access to computing devices at affordable prices, and digital skills training. It also includes details about free public Wi-Fi hotspots and resources available at the Long Beach Public Library. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Khmer.
In addition to the resource guide, the City has also launched a new Digital Inclusion Resources Asset Map. This interactive tool highlights local resources such as organizations and programs that focus on addressing the digital divide. Residents can easily search for these services based on location or specific program needs through the longbeach.gov/digitalinclusion webpage. This asset map simplifies the process of connecting residents with relevant resources in their local neighborhoods.
Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation expressed her pride in adding these tools to their existing arsenal of digital equity resources. She also mentioned that the Digital Equity Asset Map was co-created with community stakeholders to ensure easy accessibility for community-based organizations and residents.
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Residents, community organizations, and local businesses are encouraged to explore and share these new tools available on the Resource Guides webpage.
The City of Long Beach has been recognized as a 2024 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance for the seventh consecutive year. This recognition highlights the City's commitment to advancing critical digital inclusion initiatives within the community. Long Beach is one of 34 jurisdictions across the country to receive this honor.
For more information on digital equity and inclusion in Long Beach, visit https://www.longbeach.gov/digitalinclusion/. The City continues to strive towards bridging the digital divide and empowering its residents through these valuable resources.
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