At a time when digital equity funding is shrinking nationwide, Metta Fund has remained steadfast in its commitment to older adults and the organizations that serve them. As President... read more →
Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released two notices of proposed rulemaking, proposing a renewed focus on—and potentially a sunset of—the agency’s E-Rate program. The new push, detailed... read more →
Juneteenth marks the day enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. That delay reminds us how... read more →
When Maria Urzua joined digitalLIFT in February, she quickly stepped into a role that would become much more than teaching technology. By March, she was already leading classes in the... read more →
When a frontline staff member shared that the training helped them see “digital navigation as an essential part of providing equitable and effective support,” it captured the broader impact of... read more →
When the COVID-19 pandemic pushed everyday life online, many older adults were suddenly cut off from essential services, healthcare, and even their own families. For Sourcewise, the Area... read more →
When digitalLIFT launched virtual digital literacy training during the pandemic, the goal was simple: help older adults stay connected during a time of deep isolation. What we have learned since... read more →
This May, digitalLIFT celebrates Older Americans Month by recognizing the importance of helping older adults stay connected, independent, and confident through technology. Through digital skills training and personalized support,... read more →
digitalLIFT is expanding its digital literacy and Digital Navigator training initiatives across the 26-county Texas Panhandle, with a focus on strengthening capacity in communities that face persistent barriers to digital... read more →
The San Francisco Public Library is bringing more than 30 free workshops to its branches and other locations throughout The City as part of an effort to diminish the digital divide among... read more →