People in communities across the country are working together to advance broadband access and digital equity. Local coalitions play an important role in these efforts. However, few coalitions have the tools they need to measure the outcomes and impacts of their work.
In a new report, published in November 2022, Dr. Colin Rhinesmith (METRO) and Dr. Rafi Santo (Telos Learning) introduced a Digital Equity Ecosystems Measurement Framework to assist location coalitions in their work to advance more equitable access to technology and social, economic, and racial justice. In this event, the authors will join digital equity leaders who helped shape the report and talk about how the DEEM framework can be used effectively by local coalitions working with other members of their communities.
By the end of this event, you will be able to:
- Talk about the important role that local coalitions play in digital equity efforts
- Describe how the DEEM framework can be used to support local coalitions
- Consider how libraries, archives, and museums could utilize the DEEM framework to advance broadband access and digital equity with others their communities
Panelists will include the report’s authors: Dr. Colin Rhinesmith, Director, Digital Equity Research Center at METRO and Dr. Rafi Santo, Principal, Telos Learning, along with the following local digital equity experts: Kathy Fall, Digital Equity Program Manager, Community Tech NY; Meghan McDermott, Director, Digital Inclusion & Partnerships, New York City Office of Technology & Innovation; and Houman Saberi, Co-Director, Community Tech NY. The discussion will be moderated by Davis Erin Anderson, Director of Programs and Partnerships at METRO.
This event is produced by Digital Equity Research Center.
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