Stories NC CIO: Charlotte leads in digital inclusion The secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology says Charlotte is a leading force for digital inclusion in the state.
Stories New services provide volunteers with digital inclusion curriculum A collaborative project from Digital Charlotte builds digital inclusion in Mecklenburg County by creating partnerships with non-profit organizations.
Stories North Carolina project fills gap between journalists and citizens Researchers have learned that some North Carolinians distrust the news media and want it to do a better job of prioritizing community and political issues to create the news they need.
Stories Charlotte’s ‘Digital Divide’ tied to troubling gap in economic mobility Nineteen percent of Charlotte residents lack internet access, with impacts on the economic development of the city and the vocational development of residents.
Stories Does coworking make sense for Charlotte non-profits? Charlotte offers about a dozen locally grown coworking spaces. Does the arrival of WeWork, the largest coworking space company in the world, reflect a rising tide that lifts all boats? Beyond space, do the digital resources of these spaces work for non-profits?
Stories Need to teach digital skills? Digital Charlotte can help. A portable technology laboratory is available for non-profit organizations supporting people who need to learn new online skills.
Stories How Village Network serves the digital needs of seniors Charlotte Village Network is a non-profit organization that helps senior citizens age in place — and digital tools are a key component for providing access to services.
Stories How can digital inclusion improve health care? Citizens brainstorm in a Charlotte retreat Early analysis of the intersection of digital inclusion and health care — conducted by citizens and government employees in a kind of retreat in a Charlotte park — reveals at least 20 key concerns and potential solutions.
Viewpoint Designing online solutions for senior citizens When it comes to the advantages of digital access in reducing isolation among seniors, there is recognition that technology is changing rapidly. Traditional means of communication are being de-emphasized. But not everyone can afford the latest technology.
Stories Expert consensus at conference: online access is now an essential utility At a national conference on digital inclusion, city government experts reached a consensus: access to online resources has evolved beyond a luxury and is now an essential part of living in the United States.
Stories Charlotte’s broadband deserts reflect a familiar pattern If you live or work in Charlotte, there’s a distinct possibility your broadband access is less than satisfactory. But you have options. A familiar wedge-and-crescent pattern of economic inequality also applies to broadband internet connections, slowing down access to development and educational opportunities in wide swaths of Charlotte.
Stories Queens students work with Google Fiber to empower a community Queens students are collaborating with Google Fiber on a service initiative designed to strengthen digital inclusion in Charlotte.
Stories How does digital inclusion affect economic mobility? Experts discussed the relationship between digital inclusion and economic mobility in an online community forum March 15 at Queens University of Charlotte.
