New Mexico Digital Equity Summit
Thursday, October 5, 2023
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
UNM Taos Bataan Hall
120 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571
This event is free and hosted by the Connect New Mexico Digital Equity and Inclusion Working Group in honor of National Digital Inclusion Week October 2-6, 2023!
UNM Taos Bataan Hall
120 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571
This event is free and hosted by the Connect New Mexico Digital Equity and Inclusion Working Group in honor of National Digital Inclusion Week October 2-6, 2023!
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Agenda:
9:30-9:45 Introductions Connect New Mexico Digital Equity & Inclusion Working Group 9:45-10:30 State Digital Equity Plan 8 Covered Populations, CTC Findings 10:30-10:45 BREAK 10:45-11:30 Mission/Vision and Solutions (small groups/Zoom) 11:30-11:45 BREAK 11:45-12:30 Report-out and Highights on Solutions/Call to Action 12:30 Lunch Presentation Deck
Feedback Form Zoom Recording Attendees received zoom recording and passcode via email. Contact working group chairs for passcode. |
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From Digital Equity Stakeholders:
"Broadband is bringing many opportunities to the residents of New Mexico to gain access to dependable, affordable internet services! Multiple generations of New Mexicans stand to benefit from connecting to internet services. Digital Equity funding and activities will help bridge the technology gap for those who are not yet served by quality, affordable internet services. Health Action New Mexico, a statewide non-profit advocacy organization, is focusing efforts to help the communities most in need of internet services to become aware of the many opportunities that broadband is bringing and to get prepared to get involved in those opportunities. Broadband empowers families to succeed in education, in getting well-paying jobs, in social interactions with friends and family worldwide, in preserving cultures, in gaining healthcare access, in advancing personal goals, and more. Digital Equity helps keep the promise of the opportunities of broadband for those who need it the most in New Mexico." Joe Martinez, Health Action New Mexico
"The National Digital Inclusion Alliance defines Digital Equity as “the condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy.” For me, the key point is that the capacity to fully participate does not stop with physical access to appropriate hardware, software, and network connectivity. If we are striving for digital equity, we must also ensure that systems are designed for accessibility and with diverse populations in mind. Those populations must also have the opportunity to participate in education and training programs that teach them how to use those tools effectively, efficiently and creatively to support their own interests and goals. We are rapidly advancing into a digital age that will be shaped by information technology, including advances in automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. It is therefore more critical than ever that we design programs, systems, and services for equity, algorithmic justice, and empowerment of diverse populations in the use of digital technology. " Elisha Allen, Director Online Strategies & Academic Technologies UNM
"Broadband is bringing many opportunities to the residents of New Mexico to gain access to dependable, affordable internet services! Multiple generations of New Mexicans stand to benefit from connecting to internet services. Digital Equity funding and activities will help bridge the technology gap for those who are not yet served by quality, affordable internet services. Health Action New Mexico, a statewide non-profit advocacy organization, is focusing efforts to help the communities most in need of internet services to become aware of the many opportunities that broadband is bringing and to get prepared to get involved in those opportunities. Broadband empowers families to succeed in education, in getting well-paying jobs, in social interactions with friends and family worldwide, in preserving cultures, in gaining healthcare access, in advancing personal goals, and more. Digital Equity helps keep the promise of the opportunities of broadband for those who need it the most in New Mexico." Joe Martinez, Health Action New Mexico
"The National Digital Inclusion Alliance defines Digital Equity as “the condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy.” For me, the key point is that the capacity to fully participate does not stop with physical access to appropriate hardware, software, and network connectivity. If we are striving for digital equity, we must also ensure that systems are designed for accessibility and with diverse populations in mind. Those populations must also have the opportunity to participate in education and training programs that teach them how to use those tools effectively, efficiently and creatively to support their own interests and goals. We are rapidly advancing into a digital age that will be shaped by information technology, including advances in automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. It is therefore more critical than ever that we design programs, systems, and services for equity, algorithmic justice, and empowerment of diverse populations in the use of digital technology. " Elisha Allen, Director Online Strategies & Academic Technologies UNM
