IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration)

Hi, let us re-introduce ourselves. 👋 You’ve known us all this time as the Digital Equity Institute – but that’s about to change. Starting today, we are officially IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration)! This is a big stride in growing our organization and impact. We’re building on the solid foundation we’ve built across communities while looking ahead with a clearer, more cohesive vision of who we are. In addition to the new name, our brand update includes: ➡ A new logo, which illustrates our community-centered approach with open circles and pathways. ➡ An updated color palette that reflects the vibrant and diverse community we serve. ➡ A new boilerplate description to clearly articulate our mission and vision. ➡ A drastically improved website serving as the central hub for everything we do. We look forward to continuing our work with a refreshed identity that truly represents who we are and what we stand for. Thank you for being part of our journey to a more digitally inclusive future! Explore our new website and learn more about our changes: https://lnkd.in/gVCpbG-q

After one heck of a wonderful 2024 Digital Inclusion Week, our team finally had a chance to sit and reflect on the work we did. We are thrilled to share that this year, IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration) went all out and I am confident that we meaningfully contributed! Between Monday and Saturday we: 💻 Held 3 Distribution Events where we distributed 538 devices to kiddos, adults, and seniors in Maricopa County 🌵 Hosted our 3rd Annual AZ Digital Inclusion Summit – 25+ expert speakers sharing their work with more than 100 attendees from every corner of Arizona 🌟 Ran a Digital Literacy Camp – 31 kiddos joined us to learn essential digital skills in a fun and interactive way 🌐 Online Safety Training – our team provided 300+ community members online safety and foundational digital skills training to help prepare them to navigate the digital world securely and confidently. 💡 Ran a pop-up Hive for seniors and persons with a disability 💥 Held our weekly Health Hive telehealth sessions at CASS and Wickenburg ✨ Collaborated with SMCC and Maricopa County Workforce on a Job Readiness Training 🚀 Spoke at the Flinn-Brown Academy Infrastructure Day on the Digital Inclusion panel ❤️ Continued to serve our communities at Hives every day. We have an amazing team and we’re proud to work alongside such dedicated partners and community members who make tackling digital inequity feel possible!!! #impact #collaboration #community #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #DigitalEquity #IDIA #DIW24 Diana M. Bowman Derek Masseth Lev Gonick Annissa Furr Ph.D. Dominic Papa Stephanie LaBorde Pierotti Victoria Blusiewicz Luis Angel Morfin Josh Thompson Tyle Clement Francisco Esteves Lhamo C.M. Isaac Rodriguez Beatriz Rivera @Jay Carr @Alejandra Trujillo @Michael Cardenas Frank Liu, PhD @Robert Richardson @Nick Orciuolo @Audrey Olson Debbie Esparza Roberto Del Real Angela Thi Bennett Angela Siefer Sun Corridor Network Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) Maricopa County Maricopa County Workforce Development Board Arizona Center for Civic Leadership Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) WICKENBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #9 Technology at Arizona State University South Mountain Community College Common Sense Media Learning.com National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)

Absolutely amazing morning in Glendale! We had a huge turnout for our distribution and digital skills class. A big thank you to our partners from YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix for the teamwork. These are my favorite days!!. #impact #digitalequity #inclusion #tech #skills Derek Masseth Diana M. Bowman Dominic Papa Stephanie LaBorde Pierotti Annissa Furr Ph.D. Luis Angel Morfin Josh Thompson Victoria Blusiewicz Debbie Esparza IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration)

The City of Phoenix is home to two Hive Digital Equity Centers! The Hive at Aeroterra and The Hive at CTEC are both located within a one mile radius of 10 of our affordable and senior housing sites, giving residents access to free digital device use and skills training. #digitalinclusionweek #digitalnavigators IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration)

IT'S HERE! 👏👏👏 #DIW2024

📣 Happy National Digital Inclusion Week! The countdown is on! In just 2 short hours we kick off the 3rd Annual Digital Inclusion Summit!! Here from leaders across Arizona on whats new in the world of digital inclusion! If you haven’t already registered for this FREE online Summit, here is the link. https://l1nk.dev/Talix See you soon!!! #DIW24 #impact #Arizona #celebration #digitalinclusion Lev Gonick Sandip Bhowmick Ilana Lowery Billy F. Michelle Simon Niki Tapia Richard McHattie Jack Sellers Lester Godsey Erin Lorandos, BA, MLIS Angela Thi Bennett Angela Siefer IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration) National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

📣 The countdown is on! In just 2 short hours we kick off the 3rd Annual Digital Inclusion Summit!! If you haven't already registered, here is the link. See you soon!!! #DIW24 #impact #Arizona #celebration #digitalinclusion https://lnkd.in/geBk8ttB Stephanie LaBorde Pierotti Dominic Papa

🌐 Happy Digital Inclusion Week! 🌐 This week, we celebrate Digital Inclusion Week, a powerful reminder of our shared mission: to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, has equitable access to digital resources and the opportunity to fully participate in an increasingly digital world. At IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration) we believe that digital inclusion isn’t just about technology; it’s about creating pathways for connection, opportunity, and belonging. Tomorrow, we’re thrilled to gather with community leaders, partners, and advocates at the 3rd Annual AZ Digital Inclusion Summit to explore how we can co-create solutions that break down barriers and build a more inclusive Arizona. We’re excited to host this summit as a space to share insights, forge new partnerships, and inspire collective action. See you there! #impact #community #collaboration #skills #tech #DIW24 #AZDigitalInclusionSummit #digitalnavigators #DigitalEquity #CommunityDrivenChange #Hives #Belonging Derek Masseth Diana M. Bowman Dominic Papa Stephanie LaBorde Pierotti Luis Angel Morfin Annissa Furr Ph.D. Josh Thompson Lev Gonick Traci L. Morris Ph.D. Mignonne Hollis Nicole Umayam Mila Besich Sandip Bhowmick Ilana Lowery Peter Costa Paul Fleming Raghu S. Reetika Dhawan Michelle Simon Anthony Costantini Francisco Esteves Michael Holcomb Rachel Aja Shereka Jackson Billy F. Kyle Mitchell Mikhail Sundust Carlos Valles, MBA

We are just 3 days away from the Arizona Digital Inclusion Summit. Don't forget to register if you haven't already (link below). The Community Anchor session will dive into the pivotal role anchors play in advancing digital equity. These folks are deeply embedded in their communities and are laying the foundation for long-term impact in AZ. #impact #community #skills #education #collaboration Kyle Mitchell Carlos Valles, MBA Mikhail Sundust Ilana Lowery IDIA (Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration) Derek Masseth Diana M. Bowman Dominic Papa Stephanie LaBorde Pierotti Luis Angel Morfin Annissa Furr Ph.D. Josh Thompson

NEXT WEEK 👏