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Devices Grants Tell Transformative Stories of Digital Access and Support (Part 1)
The KC Digital Inclusion Fund awarded $75,000 to expand digital opportunities for clients of 11 eligible nonprofit organizations, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for residents of Kansas City. These grant funds helped job seekers, youth, individuals in reentry, and seniors gain skills and access, showing how technology can create opportunity, independence, and improved quality of life.
Discovering the Power of Assistive Tools for Computer Access
KC Digital Drive created three short videos showcasing the Missouri Assistive Technology Demo Site at the LAMP Campus. These videos highlight adaptive tools like specialized keyboards, mice, and communication devices. The goal is to raise awareness and encourage community members to explore assistive tech for community partner’s staff and clients to promote accessibility.
When Digital Trainers Meet: Quarter One
The Digital Inclusion Learning Circle convenes monthly, with digital skills instructors coming together to learn about their programming around the metro and how to collaborate more effectively. This is a recap of the meetings in 2025 from Jan-March.
Veterans Community Project: Tiny Homes and Comprehensive Support Services for Veterans
The Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion recently welcomed Chris Admire, Executive Director of Veterans Community Project (VCP), to present on their innovative housing solutions and support services for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Your Nonprofit, Our Code: Submit Problems for Hack-a-thon
KC Digital Drive has partnered with the KC Developers Conference to host a hack-a-thon and relaunch their Code for KC program. This partnership looks to bring new capacity-building tech solutions to nonprofit organizations at no cost.
Welcome Wellness Center: Bridging Health and Digital Literacy in Belton
The following is a recap of a presentation by Jeannine Midgett, Executive Director at Welcome Wellness Center, given to the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion on February 21st, 2025. Welcome Wellness Health Education and Resource Center began as a CERNER Population Health Initiative in 2011. Located in Belton, Missouri, the center occupies 4,500 […]
American Connection Corps: Bridging the Digital Divide Through National Service
The following is a recap of a presentation by Iris O’Donnell Bellisario, Program Officer & Digital Equity Specialist and Cadie Bergan, Director of National Recruitment & Selection at the American Connection Corps given to the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion on January 17th, 2025. The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a national service program […]
CTAN Workshop Introduces Local Nonprofits to Generative AI Tools
Building on the success of our Kansas expungement tool, Clear My Record – KS aims to broaden access to legal assistance for underserved Kansans. Through innovative tools and platforms, this initiative will simplify complex legal processes, making it easier for individuals to navigate challenges like expungement, guardianship, and conservatorship.
Kansas Access to Justice Grant Expands Expungement Efforts
Building on the success of our Kansas expungement tool, Clear My Record – KS aims to broaden access to legal assistance for underserved Kansans. Through innovative tools and platforms, this initiative will simplify complex legal processes, making it easier for individuals to navigate challenges like expungement, guardianship, and conservatorship.
Integrating Arts Into KC’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem
In August 2024, Kansas City became a hub for innovation at the intersection of arts and science during a two-day workshop exploring how creative professionals can enhance critical materials and biologics ecosystems. This event is part of the NSF-funded ICC Project led by UCLA to develop actionable strategies for integrating arts and culture into regional innovation clusters.