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Apply for the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellowship

NTEN

We are thrilled to open applications today for fellows in the following cities: Atlanta, GA: 1 position (sponsored by Google Fiber). She also launched Tech Time, an opportunity for community members to ask tech questions, and developed a volunteer program that library patrons in navigating their devices.

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Announcing the Digital Inclusion Fellowship

NTEN

Most organizations don't have the know-how or resources to address key barriers of digital literacy, awareness of affordable options for access and devices, or even availability of digital trainers. Today, more than 60 million Americans still aren't using the Internet at home.

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Free In-Person Events for Nonprofit Techies

Tech Soup

Nonprofit staffers will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for those who aren't experienced with technology, and many chances to ask questions of tech-experienced nonprofits and experts. Toronto, Canada: Toronto Net Tuesday: Digital Literacy for Nonprofits. Atlanta, Georgia: Visual Storytelling: Using Digital Media.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. A similar example is that of an Atlanta city councilman who chose to post a message to Twitter asking for a medic to respond to an unconscious woman on the street rather than to dial 911.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

ACCP / Atlanta, GA / TBD. We know you've got questions. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. The Reading, Literacy and Learning Conference. The Annual Reading, Literacy & Learning conference is a source of information for anyone affected by dyslexia and other learning based challenges. Associations.

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Computer Refurbishment and Accessibility

Tech Soup

Another great nonprofit program that accepts used computers for the purpose of supplying them to disabled people is Touch the Future in Tucker, Georgia near Atlanta. It also hosts an Ask an Expert program in which you can ask any specific question about applying assistive technology for a particular disability. Touch the Future.