We’ve made progress, but we still need your help!

The Digital Equity Coalition (DEC) organizes elected officials, community organizations, educators, and community members to help advocate towards ending the digital divide in California. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates the digital divide, impacting access to healthcare, economic activity, and education. Although there is much work, organizing, and advocacy ahead of us, we are already securing resources for our community! We hope you will join us as we continue advocating for high-speed Internet for EVERYONE in California.

Here’s what we have already accomplished together!

City of San Jose approves over $1.5 million for devices to address the digital divide

City of San Jose approves over $1.5 million on long-term infrastructure addressing the digital divide

Santa Clara County approves $7.1 million to bridge digital divide for 15,000 families.

How can I help?

 

I’m an individual.

Become a Digital Equity Supporter!

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Become a Digital Equity Advocate!

 
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  • Contact local state legislators

  • Explain how digital divide is personally affecting you and your community

  • Speak at public comment when digital equity is discussed

  • Educate others on Digital Equity Legislation (DEL)

 

I represent an organization.

Become a Digital Equity Leader!

 
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  • Have your organization send a letter in support of DEL to local/state legislators

Become a Digital Equity Champion!

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  • Organize digital equity town halls/events to raise awareness of DEL; invite state legislators as speakers/panelists

  • Create multi-organizational coalitions to coordinate legislative advocacy efforts/events

  • Send DEL resources and communications to your  members consistently

  • Inform your members when to speak during public comment when DEL is in legislative committees