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The Intersection of Case Management and Digital Inclusion
The November 2026 meeting of the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion explored the intersections of digital navigation and case management, including challenges caseworkers face as essential safety-net programs increasingly move online. Featuring leaders from Bishop Sullivan Center, Community Services League, Jewish Family Services, Community LINC, and reStart, Inc., the panel examined how frontline staff navigate device barriers, digital literacy gaps, and capacity constraints to ensure basic human needs are met.
A first audio project that teaches more than a software tour
A first audio workshop can end with three things a learner can explain: the source recording, the editable project and the exported file. Keeping those distinct teaches a useful digital skill. Musical taste does not need to be part of the assessment. A small assignment with a visible finish Ask each participant to make a […]
Young Adults Transforming Community Navigation
The October 2026 meeting of the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion focused on the impact of integrating young adults into digital navigation roles. Hosted by Leslie Scott and facilitated by Peter Arvanitakis, a panel of leaders from six organizations shared success stories, onboarding lessons, and key takeaways on leveraging youth energy to advance digital equity.
American Connection Corps Members Add Capacity to Digital Inclusion & Innovation Projects
Peter and Donal join KC Digital Drive’s team as ACC AmeriCorps members, excited to add capacity and build the digital equity and innovation ecosystems in the Kansas City area.
Digital Inclusion Week – 2026 Activities
What is Digital Inclusion Week? Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is an annual week of awareness, recognition and celebration. DIW is organized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) and its 2,000+ affiliates nationwide. DIW raises awareness and promotes action for digital equity solutions. Communities all across the country will highlight their efforts online and in […]
Resiliency in the Storm: How Digital Inclusion Shapes Disaster Response
The September 2026 meeting of the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion (KCCDI) examined the critical intersections of disaster preparedness, emergency response, and digital equity. Highlighting experiences from recent local storms and the devastating 2025 St. Louis tornado, speakers from MARC, KCMO, and ConnectSTL discussed building robust community “resiliency networks” and bridging infrastructure gaps.
Coffee + Clarity: Digital Assets 101
Digital assets are becoming part of more and more conversations, but that does not mean they are easy to understand.
If you have ever heard people talking about blockchain, stablecoins, tokenization or digital asset markets and thought to yourself, “I kind of understand what they mean, but not enough to jump into the conversation,” you are probably not alone.
That is the idea behind Coffee + Clarity: Digital Assets 101, happening Monday, September 14 from 10:00a – 12:00p at The Guild.
HDAX Returns to Kansas City as Digital Assets Move Into the Real Economy
2025 marked the inaugural year of the Heartland Digital Asset Exchange (HDAX) conference hosted here in Kansas City. On September 14–15, 2026, HDAX returns to Kansas City with more than 30 top-tier speakers from across the nation.
Emerge @ LAMP Connects Digital Inclusion and Kansas City’s Innovation Economy
KC Digital Drive and Linwood Property, Inc., recently received support from the Missouri Technology Corporation and Greater KC Community Foundation’s Kansas City Federal and State Matching Grant Fund to advance Emerge @ LAMP, a new community technology initiative at the historic LAMP Campus at Linwood Boulevard and Woodland Avenue. Read for more details.
Grassroots Digital Equity: Neighborhood Associations Leading the Charge
The August meeting of the Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion (KCCDI) explored the power of neighborhood-level digital access. Featuring panelists from Vineyard Neighborhood Association (Ike Graham), Blue Hills Neighborhood Association (Edward Bell II), and the KC Public Library (Megan McNaughton), the session highlighted the implementation of digital inclusion initiatives within neighborhoods, including new community computer labs, and the importance of building trust to overcome tech-related anxiety and misinformation.