CfAL for Digital Inclusion

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CfAL for Digital Inclusion Providing programs that support digital equity and inclusion. CfAL
5 Science Park, Ste 2C
New Haven, CT 06511
[email protected]
http://www.cfalct.org

In support of its mission, since July 2003, the New Haven, Connecticut non-profit organization has implemented technology programs for children and adults. A working knowledge of computers is the key to accessing advanced educational opportunities and higher-paying jobs. Since computers and the Internet have assumed such a central role in our schools, workplaces and homes, computer literacy has become perhaps the most important skill for adults and children alike. Through CfAL Technology & Computer Training Program, CfAL teaches adults how to use a computer to create resumes, search for jobs online (successfully), create budgets and learning how to maintain a computer system. Upon completing the program, adults are able to receive a free refurbished computer to continue building skills at home.

Last week we discussed Digital Equity during Digital Inclusion Week.With those lessons top of mind, it's easy to see the...
10/12/2026

Last week we discussed Digital Equity during Digital Inclusion Week.

With those lessons top of mind, it's easy to see the impact our organization has on the community. Our programs help people get access to education, employment, healthcare, civic participation, and more.

You can donate to CfAL for Digital Inclusion and fund Digital Equity efforts in our community by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-cfal-for-digital-inclusion

And if you have a computer you're not using, donate it to us: https://www.cfalct.org/donatetech

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : Addressing Digital Exclusion.Now that we understand the importance of Digital...
10/09/2026

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : Addressing Digital Exclusion.

Now that we understand the importance of Digital Equity, let's discuss what we can do to combat Digital Exclusion.

For digital equity to be possible, three things need to be kept top of mind: Accessibility, Affordability, and Ability:

🌐 Accessibility: Communities need not only reliable internet, but also reliable devices.
🌐 Affordability: Services must be made affordable, including offering free or reduced-cost options to the economically disadvantaged.
🌐 Ability: We need to ensure that individuals know how to use technology and how to safely navigate the internet.

Lastly, with collaboration and growing awareness, we can be most effective in closing the digital divide. By creating a network and collaborating with one another, we can better serve our communities and refer people to the most helpful options.

Check out what Harvard Business Review has to say on the topic: https://buff.ly/2W0EJNs

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Importance of Digital Equity.Now that we've talked about the effects of t...
10/09/2026

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Importance of Digital Equity.

Now that we've talked about the effects of the Digital Divide, let's talk about why it matters.

We live in a constantly changing and increasingly digital society. More and more, technology is essential to participate in society: consider things like telehealth appointments, online job applications, zoom meetings, working from home, online school, and more.

The issue of the Digital Divide is all-encompassing. Access to technology and connectivity improves virtually every aspect of life and allows individuals to fully participate in society and explore opportunities.

We can see from the statistics in the last two posts that marginalized communities are more likely to be affected by the digital divide. Because of this, digital inclusion efforts are an integral piece of the puzzle when it comes to creating a more equitable society as a whole.

Check out what the National Telecommunications and Information Administration has to say on the topic: https://buff.ly/4a9sr6Q

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Digital Divide in Connecticut.We've discussed the widespread effects of t...
10/08/2026

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Digital Divide in Connecticut.

We've discussed the widespread effects of the Digital Divide across our nation. Now let's talk about what the digital divide means here in Connecticut.

While digital equity fares much better in our state than it does nationwide, we still have a long way to go.

Did you know that Connecticut has the second-largest wealth gap in the country? How about that 20% of CT residents still lack computer access? Or that 40% of households in CT’s urban centers lack devices or connections?

At both the statewide and national levels, this has disproportionate effects and impacts on marginalized populations. And, it not only creates an opportunity gap in which some individuals participate more fully in our society than others, but it also creates generational setbacks and perpetuates cycles of poverty.

Learn more about the digital divide in Connecticut in this report from CCM CT and Dalio Education, "THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN CONNECTICUT ": https://buff.ly/3szHeqJ

It's Digital Inclusion Week! We especially love this quote from President Barack Obama.Learn more about why the internet...
10/08/2026

It's Digital Inclusion Week! We especially love this quote from President Barack Obama.

Learn more about why the internet is a necessity from Common Cause:

https://www.commoncause.org/work/internet-access-for-all/

To learn more about CfAL's efforts toward digital inclusion, visit us at buff.ly/3qCHC6w

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Digital Divide in the United States.Let's talk about what the digital div...
10/08/2026

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Digital Divide in the United States.

Let's talk about what the digital divide means for millions of people across America. Did you know that 41% of low-income Americans don't have access to a computer? Or that 43% of low-income Americans don't have internet access?

This disproportionately affects people of color, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and young learners. And it has serious ramifications when it comes to their ability to participate fully in our society.

Learn more about the digital divide in the United States in this article from United Way of the National Capital Area, "Analyzing Digital Equity in Cities Around the U.S.": https://buff.ly/3sKfiQN

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Digital Divide and Digital InclusionWe've discussed digital equity, but i...
10/07/2026

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : The Digital Divide and Digital Inclusion

We've discussed digital equity, but it's important to also discuss why there is a need for digital equity and how we achieve it.

According to National Digital Inclusion Alliance, "The digital divide is the gap between those who have affordable access, skills, and support to effectively engage online and those who do not. ... the digital divide prevents equal participation and opportunity in all parts of life, disproportionately affecting people of color, Indigenous peoples, households with low incomes, people with disabilities, people in rural areas, and older adults". Digital Inclusion involves the work that is done to make sure that "... all individuals and communities, including the most disadvantaged, have access to and use of Information and Communication Technologies "

Check out these helpful definitions from the NDIA: https://buff.ly/3NuBGCJ

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : What is Digital Equity?We talk a lot about digital equity, but it's important...
10/07/2026

✏️ 🎓 Digital Equity & Inclusion 101 🎓 ✏️ : What is Digital Equity?

We talk a lot about digital equity, but it's important to understand what Digital Equity actually means. When we talk about Digital Equity, we talk about creating a society where all individuals have access to technology and the ability and resources to use it.

Check out this excerpt from the National League of Cities Digital Equity Playbook: https://buff.ly/45T4EET

🎉 🎊 🥳 It's Digital Inclusion Week!! Please join us in promoting Digital Inclusion and Digital Equity. 🌐 💻 📶As an organiz...
10/06/2026

🎉 🎊 🥳 It's Digital Inclusion Week!! Please join us in promoting Digital Inclusion and Digital Equity. 🌐 💻 📶

As an organization centered around Digital Inclusion, we want to kick things off by sharing these helpful definitions from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA). You can learn more about the NDIA at https://buff.ly/46vwEza.

You can also learn more about CfAL and what we're doing to bridge the digital divide on our website, buff.ly/3qCHC6w.

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