KS Dept. of Children & Families (DCF) will purchase a computer and/or internet service; for those receiving cash (TANF) and/or food (SNAP) assistance; and are seeking employment and/or participating in a DCF-approved job training program.
https://ibsaconnect.pcsrefurbished.com
Online Digital Literacy Resources
https://digitalcharlotte.org/fieldguide/
Use this interactive map to locate and learn about the nonprofit refurbishers and recyclers in our area
https://aftrr.org/map-locator/
The Digital Opportunity Network is made up of a wide array of people and organizations who share the goal of eliminating the technology gap.
1,300 members and growing, the Network includes individuals, nonprofit organizations, government, schools, and corporations, unified by the shared belief that everyone who needs a computer should have one. It’s a national approach that yields local results.
IBSA’s portal for computer donations through Digitunity
https://cristinanetwork.org/donations.html
Below are links to credible online digital literacy learning modules appropriate for conducting class, workshops, or for individuals working at their own pace.
Northstar Online Learning (NSOL) can help you learn digital literacy skills online.
The public can access the following units freely, right now: Basic Computer Skills – Email – Microsoft Word – Career Search Skills.
Digital Literacy Training Material & Toolkit – Texas A & M University
Other information of interest
https://connecthome.hud.gov/playbook
The ConnectHome Playbook – 2019 provides tools to give life to ConnectHome and help you to close the digital divide in your community.
Qualified organizations can receive up to 11 donated 4G LTE mobile hotspots through our TechSoup donation program. TechSoup charges a nominal administrative fee for each device, currently at $15/per device.
Library systems are eligible to receive up to 11 devices per branch.
https://www.techsoup.org/mobile-beacon-details
https://www.digitalinclusion.org/affiliates
NDIA Affiliates total 590+ in 44 states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands. NDIA Affiliates are local public and nonprofit organizations including municipal government bodies, local public libraries and regional library councils, college/university programs, state government agencies, local school districts, housing authorities.
Digital Inclusion Trailblazers is a public inventory of local government initiatives promoting digital literacy and broadband access for underserved residents. The list also serves as an honor roll of local government initiatives that promote digital literacy and broadband access for underserved residents. Trailblazers are models for other local governments to pursue digital inclusion efforts in their own communities.
https://www.digitalinclusion.org/digital-inclusion-trailblazers
Microsoft Digital Equity Map – Microsoft Airband Initiative – Microsoft Skills for Jobs
