#DigitalEquity

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[adventurekatexp]

The models are all proving the bias and inequities. Minorities and the underserved are not outliers - they deserve representation too.

This is why it is so important to be critical and double check everything you generate using image generators and text-based AI.

[freegovdevices]

Still Waiting? Your Guide to Getting That Free Government Phone or Tablet in 2025!

Hey everyone! So, you applied for a free government phone or tablet through the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) or Lifeline, and now you're playing the waiting game, huh? Trust me, I get it. It can feel like forever, and you start wondering if your application went through. You're not alone in this! Especially with how things can change, keeping up with the 2025 process can be a bit of a headache.

Lots of folks run into the same hurdles – maybe the paperwork wasn't quite right, or there was a mix-up with verifying eligibility through programs like SNAP or Medicaid. It's frustrating, especially when having a reliable phone or tablet is so important these days for everything from doctor's appointments to keeping in touch with family.

But don't lose hope! Here’s some real talk and simple tips to help you navigate the system and hopefully get your device sooner rather than later:

Know the Timeline (and Be Patient!): Seriously, one of the biggest questions is always, "How long will this take?!" The truth is, it varies. Sometimes, it's quick, and other times, there are delays. Getting a handle on the typical 2025 approval timeline can help manage expectations.

Get Your Docs in a Row: This is a big one. Ensure you have all the necessary proof of income, or participation in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc. Double-check what's needed before you apply. Knowing exactly what documents you need for a free phone or tablet in 2025 can save you a ton of back-and-forth.

One Application at a Time: Does applying with multiple providers simultaneously cause issues and delays? You can stick to one application and see it through.

Read Everything Carefully: When you receive forms or emails, take a minute to read them. Sometimes, important instructions are hidden in the fine print, and it's easy to miss something if you're rushing.

Avoid Common Pitfalls: Some super common slip-ups people make can get their application denied or delayed. These include typos in their name or address, or the absence of current documentation. Learning about these 5 common mistakes to avoid when applying can make a real difference.

Follow Up (Politely!): If it's been a while and you've heard nothing, it's okay to politely follow up with the provider you applied through. Just have your application details handy.

Staying connected shouldn't be a luxury, and these programs are here to help. Hopefully, these tips make the process a little less confusing!

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#FreeGovPhone #FreeTablet2025 #Lifeline #ACP #SNAP #DigitalInclusion #LowIncomeSupport #GovHelp

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**Tech Companies Unite for LGBTQ+ Safety** In a powerful move, tech companies are stepping up to advocate for LGBTQ+ safety in the digital space. Here’s how you can join the conversation: - **Support digital safety for all:** What actions are you taking to create a safer online environment? - **Spread awareness:** Share this message with your friends to amplify our collective voice. - **Join the #TechForGood movement:** Together, we can promote inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ communities. - **Engage in the discussion:** What does digital safety mean to you? How can we further enhance it for everyone? Let's make sure everyone feels seen and valued. Your voice matters—share your thoughts in the comments! #DigitalSafety #LGBTQ #StandUpToCancer #WednesdayMotivation

[inovi]

Wi-Fi

Affordable Internet for all!

[peerasakc]

🌍 Would You Switch Platforms for Worker Fairness? Or Are We Addicted to Convenience?

🌱 “Convenience is fleeting. Fairness lasts.”Support platforms that uplift workers, not extract from them. A few minutes slower, a whole system fairer. In Thailand, a quiet revolution is brewing in the digital economy. Two new apps—Nong Khoei Ma Thao Rai (for motorbike taxi rides) and Tam Sang Tam Song (for food delivery and community shops)—are challenging the dominance of giants like Grab and…

[librarianship020]

🧠 The Global A.I. Divide: Where A.I. Data Centers Are LocatedBy INFOLIBNET | July 2025

As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, a critical question emerges: Where is the AI power actually concentrated? The answer reveals a growing global divide. Most of the world’s AI data centers—the backbone of AI development—are located in just a few regions: the United States, Western Europe, and increasingly, China. These locations dominate due to their access to high-performance…

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Digital Inclusivity: Serving Users of All Ages & Abilities

By Anna Edstedt

There’s something uncomfortable that needs to be said about the tech industry: for too long, we’ve built systems for the “average” user.

But what does that even mean?

When we assume everyone is young, sighted, fluent in English, digitally literate, or using the latest devices—we exclude far more people than we realise. And in countries like Sweden, where digital services are increasingly replacing physical ones, inclusivity isn't just a nice-to-have. It’s urgent.

At Consid, we’ve spent years trying to move past assumptions. And we’re still learning. But the shift toward digital inclusivity—designing systems that work for people of all ages and abilities—is one of the most meaningful changes in how we work.

Not Just Accessibility—Actual Inclusion

There’s a difference between complying with accessibility checklists and thinking inclusively from the start.

It’s one thing to make sure a screen reader works. It’s another to ask: will this service make sense to a 75-year-old who’s never used a smartphone? Or to a teenager with dyslexia? Or someone navigating a site with limited motor control?

We’ve seen websites that technically “pass” accessibility audits—yet still confuse users because of poor layout, unclear wording, or overwhelming interfaces.

Digital inclusivity requires more than compliance. It requires empathy.

Real People, Real Challenges

Take one of our public sector projects involving appointment booking for municipal services. Sounds simple, right?

But during testing, we noticed:

Older users were confused by calendar dropdowns.

People with visual impairments couldn’t tell which times were available.

Users with anxiety felt rushed by session timeouts.

These weren’t edge cases. They were real users. And when we adjusted the design—larger buttons, clearer feedback, a “slow mode” option—the completion rate jumped significantly. Not just for “vulnerable” groups. For everyone.

Because, as it turns out, inclusive design benefits all users.

Multilingual Interfaces Aren’t Optional

Sweden is increasingly diverse. Yet many digital platforms still offer content only in Swedish. Some provide English as a backup—but what about Arabic? Somali? Ukrainian?

We’ve partnered with clients to embed machine translation tools, yes—but also to write with simpler language. To offer help via icons and video. To design for understanding, not just fluency.

Inclusivity isn’t just about disabilities. It’s also about culture, literacy, and context.

Tools That Help (But Don’t Solve Everything)

We use tools like:

WCAG checkers

VoiceOver and NVDA testing

Contrast analyzers

Keyboard-only navigation simulations

These are useful. But they don’t replace user testing. And they definitely don’t replace sitting down with someone who says, “I can’t figure this out,” and watching where they struggle.

Sometimes, you need to hear the frustration to really understand it.

Designing With, Not For

One shift we’re making internally at Consid is to include more co-creation in our discovery process.

That means:

Inviting users with disabilities into early design reviews.

Testing prototypes in senior centres or community spaces.

Encouraging feedback even after launch, and acting on it.

It’s slower. It’s messier. But it’s better.

Because when you build with people, not just for them, the end result feels more human. More respectful. More useful.

The Bigger Conversation

As we prepare for the 2025 Go Global Awards in London—where Consid is proud to be a nominee—we’re reflecting on what it means to build technology that genuinely serves everyone.

This event, hosted by the International Trade Council, isn’t just about accolades. It’s a gathering of companies that see innovation as a force for good. And that includes pushing for more inclusive design—globally.

It’s a conversation we’re honoured to be part of. And one we’re committed to continuing, long after the awards are over.

Final Thought

Inclusivity isn’t a feature. It’s a mindset.

At Consid, we don’t always get it right on the first try. But we keep trying. We keep asking who’s being left out—and how we can bring them in.

Because in the end, a digital service is only as good as its ability to be used. By everyone.

[appzlogic]

Building Bridges to Inclusion: The transformative power of accessibility testing services

Accessibility testing isn't a one-time checkbox; it's an ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive digital landscape. At Appzlogic, we don't just offer Accessibility Testing Services; we stand as advocates for a more inclusive future.

Visit: https://www.appzlogic.com/accessibility-testing-services/

[mmatkf]

The Promise of Digital Equity Through Device...

There are plenty of reasons for the public, corporate, and nonprofit sectors to double down on their efforts to expand digital equity. #digitalequity #digitalaccess #techaccess

The Promise of Digital Equity Through Device...

Every aspect of our day-to-day – health, education, work – increasingly turns virtual and, increasingly, the need to be connected and staying online becomes the quintessential need.

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The Promise of Digital Equity Through Device...

"While high-speed internet and digital devices provide the infrastructure for digital opportunity, digital skills training can not be left out of the equation: the usefulness of a digital device is as good as the user’s skills." #digitalequity #digitalaccess #techaccess

The Promise of Digital Equity Through Device...

Every aspect of our day-to-day – health, education, work – increasingly turns virtual and, increasingly, the need to be connected and staying online becomes the quintessential need.

Korn Ferry Connect

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Accessible Website Design - Designing for Web Accessibility and Usability

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Accessible Website Design - Designing for Web Accessibility and Usability

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Digital Divide & Digital Equity Post #4:

As we shift more into the digital sphere, inequalities in both the real world and digital world are becoming increasingly apparent. With the COVID-19 crisis escalating and lifestyles changing to promote remote work and learning, we see how many low income individuals are disadvantaged because they are on a different playing field than their counterparts.

Digital equity and digital divide are interconnected concepts that explain the digital world and our access and participation in it. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (2016) defines digital equity as, “individuals and communities having the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy.” Equal access to technology as well as the knowledge needed to navigate them is essential in digital participation which is equally important to personal achievement and success. When there is not equal access, there is a divide. Pazurek & Feyissa (2015) describe the digital divide as, “the disparity that exists among individuals and communities around the world with varying degrees of access to digitally mediated information and communication technologies (ICTs) and ability to benefit from digital resources” (p. 3). This divide puts many at risk in different aspects of life such as work and school.

These concepts are related and important to discuss in trying times like these, because this inequality is exacerbated by others. While inequalities do affect individuals differently, there are collective experiences shared by communities. Many households who do not have access to technological devices are paying the price by not having access to the news, school work, and the internet in general. A study done by the Pew Research Center last year found that 82 percent of white Americans reported owning a desktop or laptop computer, compared with 58 percent of African Americans and 57 percent of Hispanics (Perrin & Turner, 2019). Many of the inequalities people face in life can also  translate to the inequalities they face digitally. Many people affected by this digital divide are done so because of the socioeconomic status and their race.

Because this divide exists and affects people disproportionately, people are experiencing many disadvantages especially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many students that come from households that don’t have ICTs or internet access are falling behind in school or can’t participate at all. Abdalla (2020) reports that Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World, says, “It's an epistemological divide where if you didn't have a device pre-pandemic and you still don't have one or just got one, you have not learned how to think in that way, you are at a total disadvantage in terms of not just your access to [applications], but your ability to participate well in the activity.” All in all, the digital divide affects the ability of many people in how they access and participate in the digital world. 

[doseofmz]

Unpopular opinion: The Digital Divide

https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2017/2017098/index.aspThink about all the ways that you are connected to the outside world right now. What about all the knowledge that you have about using the internet safely and strategically?  Unfortunately, those sorts of technology access and knowledge aren’t available to everyone globally in an equal way. The digital divide and digital equity issues are common to educators around the world and in the U.S. because of the extensive development in technology and information available today. Children use some sort of technology in the classrooms and some even bring school-owned tablets home during the academic year. The studies that I am going to introduce today are those mainly from academic settings regarding the digital divide. 

What is the digital divide? 

Think of a gap between two separate groups: one group having access and knowledgeable resources and strategies about technological uses, and the other group having little to none at all. The digital divide, according to Stanford.edu, is that enlarging gap between minoritized people across the nation (and globe) that don’t have access to such tools and knowledge, compared to those that do have access. Often times, the underprivileged group(s) are racial minorities, rural constituents, low income, disabled, and other minoritized groups, while those who do have access to computers and the internet are wealthy, urban/suburban constituents, middle class, and middle-aged/young (Stanford Computer Science, https://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs181/projects/digital-divide/start.html ). 

However, the digital divide doesn’t stop at computers and the internet. It’s also about benefiting from and having access to information and communication technologies, broadband infrastructure, and the chance to participate meaningfully in all areas of society (Pazurek & Feyissa, 2015).  Essentially, this divide has highlighted critical inequities regarding those that do not have these opportunities, and how they may suffer  economic and educational repercussions. Pazurek and Feyissa also highlight the more developed term of the digital divide as more than just the physical tools one may or may not have: “More importantly, the definition has been expanded to include access to digitally mediated knowledge and the resulting skills and competencies essential for personal, professional, and economic success in life” (Pazurek & Feyissa, 2015). In other words, the digital divide definition is much more far-reaching than it used to be. 

Furthermore, it is important to remember that economic and educational aspects in life are just two of the contributing factors to success in an individual and in families. Radovanovic, 2011, described the marginalized groups as people who “at some point will not be able to engage in social, economic, and political life” (Radovanovic, 2011). This is due to the lack of access of the internet, indicating the repercussions of not having that connection, which leads to a lack of skills necessary to participate in the wider social world. 

Problems 

In a 2015 study from the National Center for Education Statistics(NCES), the three main reasons that children did not have access to home internet was: it was too pricey, the families were not interested, and there was a lack of the tools to even use the internet, like a computer (https://nces.ed.gov/blogs/nces/post/the-digital-divide-differences-in-home-internet-access). Additionally, the percentage for students without internet access in rural locations varied by race and ethnicity, with Black students at 41% and Hispanic students at 26%, followed by White students at 13% and Asian students at 11%. These are just some of the statistics for 5-17 year old students in grade school. 

Similar findings can be found among other scholarly articles and research-based work by educators and researchers. Consecutive studies have proved that “low income individuals often rely on a range of computing technologies that are broken, borrowed, or dependably unstable, cycling through routine disconnection” (Gonzales, Calarco, & Lynch, 2018). These findings are not surprising, as I have experienced and learned of others like myself that have dealt with these difficulties when a laptop has gone down on us. Keeping up with school work and participating in the social cultures we are part of became a challenge. One of my professors shared the same feelings as she has had students go to her office hours so that they can use her technology tools to do their work also. Students and adults that struggle with maintaining such tools and getting access to high quality tools don’t have the capacity to keep up with the social, economic, and political aspects of life that they should be able to. Access and opportunity to growth such as these are a necessity. 

More information on the NCES study can be found here: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2017/2017098/index.asp

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The Need for Digital Equity

Digital equity, in short, is equal access to the digital technology and information that is required to fully take part in society today. As more of our world becomes connected, any disparity in access to the internet only worsens the detriment to opportunity an individual can see. The digital divide is the natural consequence of a lack of digital equity, a concept “that highlights the distinction between information rich and information poor members of society “ (Pazurek & Feyissa, 2015). As the disparity grows, the equity wanes, and a cycle perpetuates itself.

Beyond missing out on the instantaneous access to information, be it current events or resources for any given purpose, a lack of access to information technology sincerely limits opportunity. Government systems are migrating towards online systems, general communication and job opportunities often rely on a digital presence and access to communication services. Students who don’t have the same access to information face an additional level of challenge, and often see their educational experience impaired as a result. 

This is, unfortunately, a well-documented issue. This is not to say that awareness isn’t rising, as there are certainly movements to increase digital equity globally. At this point, even the United Nations Human Rights Council has deemed internet access to be a basic human right. That being said, the UN is not able to legally enforce these ideas with any weight, and even in America there is the very real issue of cable companies having disproportionate control over the prices and lack of appropriate infrastructure to truly tackle the issue. Spreading awareness and furthering the cause of digital equity is a worthwhile endeavor, and a way to improve everyone’s quality of life.