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Net Inclusion 2025: Reflections from the Gila River Indian Community
KC Digital Drive reflects on Net Inclusion 2025, hosted at the Gila River Indian Community, where digital inclusion leaders gathered to address the end of Digital Equity Act funding, explore the rise of AI, and share innovative solutions to bridge the digital divide. Read takeaways from Kansas City attendees and how these insights will shape future digital equity efforts in our region.
Broadband, Bots, and Blueprints: Tackling Digital Gaps Locally and Nationally
Many partners presented at the May Third Friday Coalition meeting about how they’re tackling the digital divide – from national organizations to universities and local governments.
KC Digital Drive Publishes Template Organizational AI Policy for Nonprofits
KC Digital Drive recently hosted a workshop on developing an organizational AI policy for members of the Community Technology Action Network (CTAN), following up on our three previous workshops on generative AI basics. This workshop was built around a template organizational AI policy for nonprofits which can be accessed here. The template policy provides suggested […]
From Tax Help to Tech Clinics: How Education Leaders Are Closing the Digital Divide
The Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion (KCCDI) gathered for its May 2025 meeting with a focus on how digital access impacts the delivery of essential services. Speakers from the University of Missouri Extension, the City of Kansas City and LINC shared real-world examples of how digital barriers affect residents, and how local efforts are helping bridge the gap.
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 […]