SEATTLE 5/23 – At a launch event last night, the City of Seattle released new findings on technology access, adoption and interaction by Seattle residents. These findings are based on feedback from 2,600 residents via online and phone surveys and in-person focus groups in multiple languages about their use, concerns,… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is looking for volunteers to join the Citizens’ Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB). The 10-member board and its committees help guide city strategies and investments in technology and telecommunications. We are currently looking for someone to fill one regular two-year position appointed by the Mayor… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle was recently named 1 of 15 “Gold Medal” communities nationwide by Comcast. As a result, they’re offering six months of free Internet service through their Internet Essentials program, for eligible households who apply and are approved for their $10/month program by March 18, 2014, next Tuesday. Their low-income discount is… [ Keep reading ]
Attend a Technology Matching Fund grant workshop on Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM. Here you will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply and what makes for a successful application. The City is awarding matching grants of up to $20,000 per project to increase technology literacy or use… [ Keep reading ]
The December Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine, is now online. View it here. This month, we feature: 2013 Brainstorm Survey; Seattle Channel’s new mobile app; Seattle hosts National League of Cities Congress & digital inclusion workshop; Iu-Mien American Association’s new computer literacy program; Seattle Public Library’s Tech… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle recently launched “Get Online Seattle,” a digital literacy campaign created to provide residents with the necessary skills to navigate the internet and find content relevant to their needs. Each quarter, the Get Online Seattle campaign will focus on a different content area, helping Seattle residents get… [ Keep reading ]
The November issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here. This month features Get Online Seattle Health & the Web. You can also encourage talented youth in your community to submit an entry for Youth Voices Against Violence Audio Contest. This month we… [ Keep reading ]
The October issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here. This month, table a look at Open Data to better understand the City’s budget. You can also tune in to the Seattle Channel’s Seattle Speaks program and make your voice heard on, “Wage… [ Keep reading ]
The September issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here. In this month’s issue, we feature the Technology Matching Fund program featured on the Seattle Channel’s City Stream. This month we also feature: Seattle’s new smartphone app: Find It, Fix It Information about… [ Keep reading ]
