Strategic Goals
As Digital Divide is a multi-dimensional problem deeply interconnected with other social-economic issues, it requires a strategic plan in partnership with County departments, cities, states, private partners, and other institutes. The plan would enable sustainable solutions that will bridge the digital divide gap to provide all households in LA County the same opportunity to access and receive crucial information and services. As part of this strategy, the Digital Equity Regional Team collaborated to finalize 3 strategic goals to address Digital Divide. These strategic goals and objectives are carefully finalized keeping our guiding principles in mind to ensure equitable access of broadband solutions to all communities.
Strategic Objectives
Provide Digital Devices
- Scale sustainable device supply chain process
- Enable reduced cost device options
- Enable after-purchase technology support options
Increase Accessibility
- Identify gaps in the availability of broadband access, capacity, and services
- Accelerate broadband access solutions deployed in the underserved areas
- Reduce Internet Subscription Costs
- Increase Public-Private Partnerships related to broadband access services
- Increase awareness about broadband access in the community
Empower with Digital Literacy
- Identify digital literacy gaps
- Enable new channels to deliver digital literacy programs
- Introduce new training programs to cover diverse needs