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DELN BULLETIN: MAY 30, 2025 |
| | | You're Invited: Regroup for Digital Equity | |
Thursday, June 12 | 1:30 – 4:00 PM
Akin Community Space | 12360 Lake City Way NE Seattle, WA 98125
Join the Digital Equity Learning Network (DELN) for an energizing in-person gathering designed to reconnect, reflect, and reengage with fellow digital equity practitioners, advocates, and community leaders across the region.
| | | | Watch Cybersecurity is Equity Work. Presentation is available to stream now | Library Technology Officer Charles Wesley discussed lessons learned from the Seattle Public Library’s cybersecurity attack and share practical, cost-effective strategies to improve your organization’s cybersecurity readiness, empower staff with best practices, and ensure equitable access to secure digital spaces. | | | | WA Digital Navigator Funding Vetoed | From The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson: "Section 131(16), page 58, Department of Commerce, Digital Navigator Program This section provides funding to the Department of Commerce solely for grants to entities that provide digital navigator services, devices, and subscriptions. Digital navigator services are worthwhile, but I am vetoing this item because of the state’s significant fiscal challenges and funding cuts from the federal government. For this reason, I am vetoing Section 131(16)." | | | | Trump Terminates Digital Equity Act | |
STATEMENT: NDIA Responds to Trump Post Calling for Immediate End of Digital Equity Act Funds
"Calling the Digital Equity Act unconstitutional is not only incorrect — it hurts millions of Americans who need digital navigation support and home internet to find jobs, access healthcare, and compete in today’s modern economy..."
| | | | Inclusive Innovation Forum | |
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Bellevue City Hall
Join the City of Bellevue on June 4th for the next Inclusive Innovation Forum, dedicated to enhancing Bellevue's innovation ecosystem. Civic innovation transcends technology and policy; it's a force behind transformative changes in neighborhoods, government, and lives. Whether you are a first-time participant or a returning volunteer, they welcome you and your ideas.
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