CDE on Beyond the Blog Podcast

CDE on Digital Access Discoveries: Building Digital Equity Beyond Connectivity

Bruce Clark, Digital Inclusion Project Manager at the Center for Digital Equity (CDE), recently joined Digital Access Discoveries, a podcast from Beyond The Blog presented by The Patterson Foundation, to talk about how collaborative community ecosystems are key to creating digital opportunity.

In the episode “How The Center for Digital Equity at Queens University is Creating Digital Access,” host Read Corley and Bruce explore what true digital inclusion looks like — beyond simply having internet available. Clark highlights the three essential components of digital equity: connectivity, devices, and skills/support — and how meaningful progress requires trust, partnerships, and listening to the people being served.

Clark shares real-world examples of how community collaboration leads to improved job opportunities, healthcare access, and everyday technology use. He also discusses how sustainable digital equity work combines infrastructure with local support networks and ongoing relationships rooted in trust.

This conversation underscores CDE’s long-standing approach: digital access isn’t just about connections on a map — it’s about people feeling confident and supported in using technology for real-life needs.

Listen to the full Digital Access Discoveries episode to learn more about building digital equity ecosystems and the role of community partnerships in driving change.