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Seattle IT and the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs (OIRA) partner to provide workforce support to immigrants and refugees 

November 8, 2024

On October 21, Seattle IT’s Digital Equity Program joined ranks with the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Affairs’ Ready to Work program to provide technology assistance, device support, and English language resources for refugee and immigrant job seekers in Seattle. The event was held in Seattle’s City Hall.  Historically, immigrant,… [ Keep reading ]

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Applications are now being accepted for the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund Grants

October 16, 2024

The City of Seattle’s annual digital equity grant application process is now open and accepting applications from non-profits aimed at closing the digital divide and increasing digital literacy in our community! The 2025 Technology Matching Fund will provide funds of up to $45,000 to qualifying non-profit organizations and community groups… [ Keep reading ]

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Digital Inclusion week 2024: How access to a computer changed the course of my life

October 11, 2024

Many folks reading this will take access to a computer for granted. That is not the fault of any person; it’s the reality of our world. We use computers every day to do everything from writing emails to paying rent to booking doctor’s appointments to checking our kids’ grades and… [ Keep reading ]

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Digital Inclusion Week 2024 continues: Stories on closing the digital divide

October 8, 2024

I learned how to type in high school, in a room with rows of electric typewriters. No backspace or delete, just correction tape that didn’t quite hide the divot left by the typewriter key hitting the page. I learned to type slow and deliberately, but the finished product was beautiful… [ Keep reading ]

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October 7 – 11 is Digital Inclusion Week

October 7, 2024

Digital Inclusion Week is an annual nationwide event dedicated to promoting digital equity and inclusion. This year, from October 7 to 11, thousands of organizations and individuals across the country will come together to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and work toward creating a more digitally inclusive world. That includes Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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Technology Matching Fund grant winner: InterConnection

October 1, 2024

Seattle IT celebrates InterConnection, a 2023 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant winner that is working to bridge Seattle’s digital divide, one laptop at a time. InterConnection, a non-profit organization based in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, won a 2023 Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grant of $35,100 to provide digital devices to hundreds… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Information Technology (IT) celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion every day

June 28, 2024

Stop by Seattle IT’s booth at Seattle’s Pridefest at the Seattle Center, Sunday, June 30, 12 -5 p.m. Happy Pride week Seattle! Here at Seattle IT, we are celebrating the work we do every day to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our primary goal is to guarantee digital access and… [ Keep reading ]

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Public-Private Partnerships that make a difference: City of Seattle and Verizon team up with the Friendship Circle of Washington

June 13, 2024

City of Seattle Technology Matching Fund (TMF) and Verizon team up with the Friendship Circle of Washington to provide digital skills training to developmentally disabled youth What do you get when the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund (TMF), Verizon, and the Friendship Circle of Washington work together to leverage… [ Keep reading ]

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You’re invited to our virtual event! Digital Equity/Inequity in Seattle: Learning from 2024 Seattle Technology Access & Adoption Study community research

May 16, 2024

Join us for a data discovery and discussion session as Seattle IT presents Digital Equity/Inequity in Seattle: Learning from 2024 Seattle Technology Access & Adoption Study presentation and discussion on Tuesday, May 21, from 3-4 p.m. with an optional extended conversation from 4-4:30 p.m. This virtual Webex event is an… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle wins national recognition for work in digital equity and accessibility

April 2, 2024

The City of Seattle was named a winner in the seventh annual Smart Cities North America Award (SCNAA) in the category of Digital Equity and Accessibility. Seattle was recognized for its inclusive design initiatives on public-facing digital experiences.

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