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Digital health applications, from tele-mental health services to remote patient monitoring to health portals, have the promise of improving people’s access to health care.

The Digital Equity Act (DEA) of 2021, a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), establishes programs that aim to ensure that all people “have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.” Identifying older adults (those 60 years

For community leaders striving for digital equity, this guidebook will help communities evaluate and meet specific connectivity needs.

A collaboration between the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society and the United Soybean Board

Lessons, cases, and resources developed by local technology champions and planners

There are well-paying job opportunities for those on the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum for so-called middle-skill jobs. These are jobs that generally do not require a college degree and pay a living wage.

Municipalities across the country are increasingly using technology to ensure government is accessible and responsive to citizens, while simultaneously creating forward-looking programs to increase internet access so more residents can experience the benefits of connectivity.