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Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Technology Access

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We’re building a new platform to share real-life examples of how to improve access to technology and the internet – and the skills to use them – for young people in America. The goal is to help communities find approaches that fit their needs to then adapt for themselves. Do you have a story of how a community has tackled the digital divide among young people in America? Share it now.

April 13, 2023
A tablet screen depicts a sample page from “The Kids Are Online” website. Below the tablet reads, “This is a fictional story used for representational purposes only.” On the screen reads the headline, “Maine-based Nonprofit Builds Computer Labs & Donates Thousands of Computers.” An illustration besides the headline depicts a parent and child sitting on a couch looking at a laptop computer together. The lower portion of the screen has a box that defines the “Problem,” “Provide computers to low-income families and combat digital illiteracy with coding classes.” It also defines the “Solution,” "Collect and refurbish computers to donate to underserved communities in the U.S., and provide digital literacy classes to young people.”

Digital Equity Accelerator Application Information Sessions

Aspen Digital is hosting two information sessions to support potential applicants to its Digital Equity Accelerator, an effort powered by HP Inc. These sessions will showcase what participants in the Accelerator will receive and how they benefit. They will also allow organizations to ask questions about eligibility and the application process, and provide the opportunity to hear about the 2022 cohort.

January 5, 2023
A series of three images depict people using technology. On the left, two children work together on a laptop computer, one wearing a head covering. At the center, a parent and their child look at a smart phone together. The child is wearing glasses. On the right, two adults look at a tablet, one wearing a head covering. Above the images is a button that reads "DigitalEquityAccelerator.org," and below them reads, "Apply by 23 January 2023." Image includes logos for Aspen Digital and HP Inc.