ConnectLA has announced the first volume of Louisiana’s draft of the state’s Digital Equity Plan. With the public comment period closing in about one week, ConnectLa has asked the public to review the document with a critical eye and provide as much constructive feedback as possible.
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance defines digital equity as “a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy and economy.”
In partnership with the Blanco Public Policy Center, ConnectLA has developed the following plan which outlines Louisiana’s first coordinated effort to assess the state’s digital divide and move the state toward digital equity. The plan lays out strategies for how to make internet affordable and accessible and how to equip residents with the skills needed to fully participate in today’s digital world.
The public comment period will close on Aug. 1, at which point we will use the public’s suggestions to create an updated plan.
Read the draft Digital Equity Plan here.
Comment on the draft Digital Equity Plan here.
