April 27, 2021: The Civil Rights Clinic and the Texas Black Caucus Foundation released a report detailing recommendations for digital inclusion efforts aimed at increasing broadband and computer access and adoption for all Texans. Both state and national data show that low-income households, school-age children, communities of color, older adults, and people with disabilities have lower rates of broadband adoption, along with rural households who lack infrastructure. Recent efforts show that access to broadband must be accompanied by access to devices, digital literacy, and technical support to effectively close the “digital divide.” The report makes recommendations for state legislators and the soon-to-be-created state broadband office to prioritize and advance digital inclusion in Texas.
Planning for Digital Inclusion in Texas 2021
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