From rob at omsoft.com Thu Apr 20 21:17:44 2023 From: rob at omsoft.com (Robert Nickerson) Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:17:44 -0700 Subject: [Davisgig] Fwd: Attend In-Person Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and BEAD Planning Workshops In-Reply-To: <1140085610511.1137344784297.1009368236.0.531440JL.2002@synd.ccsend.com> References: <1140085610511.1137344784297.1009368236.0.531440JL.2002@synd.ccsend.com> Message-ID: <9ae3cc2e-ae8e-b436-5519-cf788baf1b23@omsoft.com> Hi Hope you all are well. FYI Please read and share with your networks. I think the survey is more for organizations vs individuals. The context for this is the billions of BEAD funding that is coming soon to all states to distribute for fiber broadband builds and support digital equity efforts in communities. Thanks and Take Care RAN -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Attend In-Person Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and BEAD Planning Workshops Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:40:29 -0400 (EDT) From: California Department of Technology Reply-To: broadbandforall at state.ca.gov To: omrob at omsoft.com The internet is now an essential part of everyday life. Yet one out of five Californians lacks access to affordable, reliable broadband service, devices, and the skills to use them. This means millions in our state are unable to access essential government services and realize other social and economic benefits due to digital equity barriers. This ?digital divide? affects those in low-income households, seniors, the disabled, veterans, incarcerated individuals, members of racial and ethnic minority groups, those with language barriers and low levels of literacy, tribal communities and rural residents. Broadband for All is the state?s overarching program to close the digital divide and foster digital equity in our communities. The state has invested billions of dollars to achieve Broadband for All and ensure that every resident has access to economical and dependable internet, devices and skills training. However, more needs to be done. The State Digital Equity team led by the California Department of Technology (CDT), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and other state agencies and local partners, will host 20 Broadband for All, Digital Equity, and BEAD Regional Planning Workshops across the state. At each workshop, community members and local organizations are invited to take part in the development of the State?s Digital Equity and BEAD Five-Year Action Plans that will determine how future federal dollars are allocated to address digital inequities in each community.?Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and address barriers to digital equity in their community through group discussions. If you are part of an organization, share how you help your community get online by completing theDEEM Tool . Attend a workshop near you All events are free and open to the public. Register for a workshop, bring a friend, and make your voice heard! Your input to the State Digital Equity Plan can determine how federal funding will be allocated to address digital inequity in your community. Find more information and get updates on upcoming events on the Broadband for All Portal . Date Location Registration Link April 21 12:00 pm ? 4:30 pm San Diego Central Library, San Diego Register April 27 12:00 pm ? 5:30 pm Chico Masonic Family Center, Chico Register April 28 10:00 am ? 2:30 pm Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, Santa Rosa Register May 3 11:00 am ? 4:30 pm Jefferson Community Center, Eureka Register May 5 9:30 am ? 2:30 pm Santa Clara Office of Education, Ridder Park Site, San Jose Register May 11 8:30 am ? 2:00 pm Sacramento Central Library, Sacramento Register May 12 10:00 am ? 3:00 pm Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building, Grass Valley Register May 16 12:30 pm ? 6:00 pm CSU San Bernardino, San Bernardino Register May 19 9:30 am ? 2:30 pm LA Trade Tech Campus, Los Angeles Register May 20 9:00 am ? 2:30 pm Veterans Park Social Hall, Long Beach Register May 24 9:30 am ? 3:00 pm Orange County, County Administration South Building, Santa Ana Register May 30 2:00 pm ? 5:00 pm Tuolumne County Resilience Center, Tuolumne Register June 1 11:00 am ? 4:30 pm Veterans; Memorial Community Center, Santa Maria Register June 2 ?9:00 am ? 2:30 pm CSU Monterey Bay, Student Center, Seaside Register ATTEND A VIRTUAL EVENT Date Meeting Registration Link April 21 10:00 am ? 11:30 pm Middle-Mile Advisory Committee Register April 26 9:30 pm ? 11:30 am California Broadband Council Register April 26 12:00 pm ? 2:00 pm Statewide Digital Equity Planning Group Register For more event information and updates, please visit: https://broadbandforall.cdt.ca.gov/events/#sdep ? ? 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