Digital Inclusion

Digital inclusion is the idea that all residents of Chatham County should have necessary information, infrastructure, accessibility, and knowledge to integrate digitally in the modern age. Digital inclusion is broken up into availability, access, and adoption. Availability refers to the availability of digital infrastructure. Access refers to the ability of someone to access the infrastructure (devices, Wi-Fi-access points). Adoption is the ability of someone to adopt technologies, often limited by their knowledge.

Digital Equity

Digital equity is the idea that residents of Chatham County, regardless of residence, demographics, economic status, or education level, have the information technology capacity needed for full participation of our society, democracy, and economy. It is clear to Chatham County that digital equity is necessary for all to participate, enjoy cultural engagement, gain employment opportunities, seek learning, and have accessibility to services. Digital equity can be referred to as closing the digital divide.

— Chatham County Digital Inclusion Plan

Innovate Chatham has built a community coalition and drafted a Digital Inclusion Plan for Chatham County that will enable local organizations to access Federal and State funds to tackle issues and support practical plans in place to address them. We are currently working with the Chatham County Government to complete the plan.

Draft Goals and Strategies for Chatham County Digital Inclusion Plan

Goals and Strategies

Chatham County Digital Inclusion Plan

Coming soon

If you or your organization would like help (presentations, co-sponsoring events, expertise) with any aspect of digital inclusion please contact president [at] innovatechatham.org

Need more help?

FCC National Broadband Map

Home | FCC National Broadband Map

All residents should check that their entry in this Federal database is accurate. Inaccurate data could result in delays in having internet available at your address.

Federal Discount on Internet

ACP Enrollment Assistant (getacp.org)

Use this site to determine if you qualify and to prepare for completing the Federal form online.

Free or Low Cost Computers

Kramden Tech Scholars – Get a Free Refurbished Computer | Kramden Institute

Kramden Institute has programs to supply computers to school children and low-income adults.

Contact help [at] innovatechatham.org for assistance with any of the above programs.

Digital Literacy

Digital Inclusion Initiatives | Chatham County Public Library

Right Here, Right Now Project, Inc. (rhrnp.org)

If you need help with any of the above, contact help [at] innovatechatham.org