ConnectLA is proud to present the first volume of Louisiana’s draft of the state’s Digital Equity Plan. With the public comment period closing in about one week, we ask you, as a broadband stakeholder, to review the document with a critical eye and provide as much constructive feedback as you can.
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance defines digital equity as “a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy and economy.”
In partnership with the Blanco Public Policy Center, ConnectLA has developed the following plan which outlines Louisiana’s first coordinated effort to assess the state’s digital divide and move the state toward digital equity. The plan focuses on more than just how we can provide faster internet. It lays out strategies for how to make this internet affordable and accessible and how to equip residents with the skills needed to fully participate in today’s digital world.
The public comment period will close on Aug. 1, 2023, at which point we will use your suggestions to create an updated plan.
Both the plan and comment form are available at http://connect. la.gov.