Forum on Digital Equity in the Pioneer Valley

Digital equity is the ideal in which all people and communities have equal access to digital equipment and access to the internet via broadband or Wi-Fi—as well as digital proficiency. Digital equity ensures that all people have the opportunity and capacity to participate fully in our society, economy, and democracy.

This forum will include a presentation of the Alliance’s 2021 findings about digital equity in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and will provide opportunities for participants to engage with each other regarding current and future efforts to advance the issue for the betterment of our communities. 

We welcome you to download the 2021 assessment report, The Digital Divide and Challenges to Digital Equity, in order to participate more fully in the forum.

The forum will be recorded for future access by those who were unable to attend. It is anticipated that only presenters will be recorded.

Interactive “After Party”

Directly following the session, there will be a 30 minute “After Party” for people interested in sticking around in smaller groups to discuss how to advance the work in the coming year.  If interested, schedule to 11:00am

After Party topics for discussion

• Policy
• Digital Literacy
• Regional Clearinghouse for equipment & training
• Needs and voices of residents & consumers
• Topics we need to hear about that weren’t addressed

Forum Information

Participation in the forum is free but registration is required. 

 Each participant will require their own registration.

Thank you to our Event Partner: Human Service Forum

The Alliance extends its appreciation to its funders

Baystate Health

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts