In a debate on Wednesday about #digitalexclusion , I outlined the ways in which my constituents are being let down and left behind. In #Somerton and #Frome , only around 40% of houses have access to full fibre broadband and 75% of the constituency is a partial 5G notspot.

📹 Tuna, a 40-year-old comp sci student, discusses the rapid tech evolution and its impact on generational gaps. She highlights the #media 's role in educating and reducing #digitalexclusion .
🔍 Read #TechWatch final report on #PCMS web
#withCourage #HumanRights Nadace OSF

We held our May meeting yesterday.

It included a productive discussion with Improvement Service on the use of data in local government.

Accounts Commission member, Nichola Brown previews other upcoming work, including #digitalexclusion

COSLA Solace Scotland SCVO Good Things Foundation

Did Santa bring you a new phone?

Please consider donating your old one to us - you'll be helping someone in our community get online.

#digitalexclusion #digitalinclusion #eastsussex

This week, our Digital Support Derbyshire team presented at the Digital Inclusion Policy & Research conference alongside Citizen’s Online.

#digital #digital inclusion #digital exclusion #conference #research #policy #online #citizensonline #support #digital support #getonline

Greetings from the lovely #Helsinki 😏 we are doing a one hour presentation tomorrow at 8am about #PeterAndFriends and then a symposium on #DigitalExclusion Saturday. I’m going to enjoy #Finland #EAMHID #EAMHID 23 EAMHID I will share some of our presentations

We rely on internet for many things incl booking GP appts yet digital exclusion means many elderly & vulnerable ppl are unable to access vital services esp in rural areas

In Women & Equalities Committee I asked the panel about importance of funding to tackle #digitalexclusion of older ppl👇

Fascinating discussion betw. World Bank President Ajay Banga and Verizon Chairman & CEO Hans Vestberg on the importance of accelerating the #digitaleconomy , highlighting need to overcome the #digitaldivide , #digitalexclusion , and promote #DFS , e-health, #digitalskills , #GovTech

Tomorrow we're raising our Digital Nation findings at Portcullis House, Westminster.

We'll reveal the amount of potential locked out by #DigitalExclusion & highlight the £13.7bn economic benefit if all had digital skills & access🔒💻. Here's the research: goodthingsfoundation.org/insights/build…

Our latest Impact Report is now available on our website! Read about our accomplishments over 2022/2023 and the impact our work is having on reducing the digital divide.

#ImpactReport #ComputerAid #DigitalDivide #DigitalExclusion

🗨️ A debate on our #digitalexclusion report is taking place this afternoon.

❌ Millions across all age groups do not have basic digital skills or adequate internet access

❓ What is Government doing to address this?

Find out more here: whatson.parliament.uk/event/cal46710

'How do you get your ration when your husband has your phone but you need an OTP to access your ration?'

Discussions around #DigitalInclusion and #DigitalExclusion with Article 14 at #DCS2023 #DigitalCitizenSummit

Interviews and focus groups are routine for us, and influence our technology's functionality and features. Touch-to-speak is our most recent development to reduce #DigitalExclusion . If you're at #Rewired2024 and would like to find out more about this work, come to our session.

In #LAC , 35 percent of adults don't use #digital payments, relying instead on cash-based transactions, and Indigenous populations & Afro-descendants face higher rates of #DigitalExclusion .

Here's how the region can embrace a #DigitalTransformation : wrld.bg/nIaL50ONFfn

At Computer Aid, we are committed to addressing the profound impact of digital exclusion on people's lives. Join us in bridging the digital divide by visiting our website and discovering how you can make a difference 💛

#ComputerAid #DigitalDivide #Charity #DigitalExclusion

#Helsinki #EAMHID2023 #BetterLivesTogether blimey we are knackered🥱 it’s breakfast time and our final presentation #DigitalEnabling #DigitalExclusion

It’s not just about infrastructure it’s about people in society not being able to afford it #DigitalExclusion #Wigan #connectedNorth
Alison MckenzieFolan💙 Wigan Council

A rare ask from us!
#DigitalExclusion is one of the biggest drivers of poverty in the UK. Demand for our service are increasing rapidly. If you could help us, we would be extremely grateful. Every little helps, as they say 🙏
donate.givingishuman.co.uk/campaign/65266…

It was a great to talk about the ambitions North Somerset Council ( and I ) have for our residents to access services, information, training and be digitally enabled.
“ human” contact will remain an option - but nobody should experience #DigitalExclusion by factors they can’t control

New Article: Is it Careless to go Cashless?

Read here - seniors.ie/is-it-careless…

#Cashless #Cashless Society #cash #digitaldivide #digitalaccess #DigitalExclusion #socialexclusion