Digital Inclusion: Why Access for All Matters More Than Ever
Details
Multnomah County Library’s Digital Inclusion Fellow and NTEN’s Digital Inclusion Fellowship (DIF) Manager will present an overview and updates from a unique national program that has digital inclusion and adult digital literacy as its primary goals. Come learn about NTEN’s work in the digital inclusion space and hear first hand how it’s having an impact locally. Discussion will include tips and best practices for educating colleagues and constituents on digital equity and the importance of access for all. Presenters and participants will explore the cross cutting relevancy of digital inclusion in mission-driven work.
PRESENTERS
Charly Eaton, Multnomah County Library Digital Inclusion Fellow
As the Digital Inclusion Fellow with Multnomah County Library Charly has worked to develop the capacity of community-based organizations to deliver technology training to marginalized groups. He began his work in digital equity seven years ago as a media educator with Portland Community Media where he taught video production workshops to at-risk youth and designed internet literacy courses for senior citizens. Charly has spent the last three years at Multnomah County Library where he has witnessed the positive impact that free public computing centers with dedicated staff have had on helping the digitally distant become self-empowered through technology.
Drew Pizzolato, NTEN Digital Inclusion Campaign Manager
Drew is one of two managers of NTEN’s national Digital Inclusion Fellowship (DIF) Program (http://www.nten.org/major-initiatives/dif/). Through his participation in a series of related projects, from DIF to tutoring clinic patients in a health related technology training project, Drew has been lucky to see first hand the positive impact that learning to use technology can have on adults lives. He believes that as technology becomes increasingly embedded in everyday tasks, the importance of creating opportunities for everyone to have access and training only grows.
Drew comes to NTEN from the Literacy, Language and Technology Research group at Portland State University. In past lives he has worked as a line cook and as a seller of cookbooks. Drew spends free time cooking with friends, reading, learning to play squash and tinkering with stereo electronics.
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Presenters: @verilyandrew
Venue host: @MultCoLib
Sponsors: @NetSquared and @NTENorg
AGENDA
Networking and refreshments: 6-6:20p.m.
Presentation and Q&A: 6:20-7:45p.m.
The building closes at 8 p.m., so we'll wrap up a little early this month!
ACCESSIBILITY
We want everyone to be able to participate in the PDXTech4Good community and events. Please don't hesitate to contact us and let us know what we can do to accommodate your needs.
WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF PDXTECH4GOOD EVENTS
Nonprofit staffers will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for those not experienced with technology, and many chances to ask questions of tech-experienced nonprofits and experts.
Techies will find opportunities to hear the real-world stories of nonprofit clients, and put their own expertise to social good — as well as the potential for lasting relationships (be they paid or volunteer) with leading organizations in our community.
Activists and community organizers will see and be given the chance to present on successful uses of technology for social change. We'll explore how technology can help support activism and where activism can push it forward.