Broadband for All, Digital Equity, & BEAD Planning Workshop - Orange County

The California Department of Technology (CDT) is committed to empowering the California government community to partner, collaborate, and deliver on strategic outcomes by sponsoring and hosting various events and communities of practice.

Department of Technology

Broadband for All, DE and BEAD Planning Workshop; Check-in Begins at 9:30am
ACP Enrollment Event  at 1:00-5:00pm

Orange County, County Administration South Building

Digital Equity and BEAD Planning Workshops

20 Broadband for All Digital Equity and BEAD Planning Workshops  held throughout the state. Participants will provide input on how future federal dollars may be allocated to achieve Broadband for All in their communities.

The County of Orange and Orange County Business Council (OCBC), the California Department of Technology (CDT), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are hosting a workshop to seek input on the development on the State Digital Equity Plan (SDEP) and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action Plan. The County of Orange, OCBC, CDT, and CPUC are working to close the digital divide and ask community members from all walks of life to take part by sharing their experiences with connectivity and adoption issues, device access and knowledge/training about how to use devices.Your input will help determine how future federal dollars are allocated to address digital injustice in your community.We are committed to inclusivity by working with partners to ensure the State Digital Equity Plan and BEAD Program meet the needs of all Californians, especially those who have been historically left behind, including:<ul><li>Households with incomes at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level</li><li>Aging individuals 60 and over</li><li>Incarcerated individuals (other than individuals who are incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility</li><li>Veterans</li><li>Individuals with disabilities</li><li>Individuals with a language barriers (including English language learners)</li><li>Individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group</li><li>Individuals who primarily reside in a rural area</li><li>Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+</li><li>Individuals who identify as female or as a woman</li></ul>Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the digital equity plan, provide feedback on how to make it more effective, and connect with others who are passionate about digital equity in California. (9:30am-2:30pm) Broadband for All, DE and BEAD Planning Workshop for Community Leaders, Business Partners, and Community Members - Register here (1-5pm) ACP Enrollment for the Public (Does not require RSVP) will happen concurrently*If you need any accessibility accommodations in order to participate, please let us know in the registration.

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Kick-Off Leadership Engagement: Biggest Challenges to Digital Equity

Broadband for All Initiative- Overview of the State's Existing Investments

Lived Experiences from Covered Populations

Work Group Conversations: Digital Equity Barriers for 8 Covered Populations

Work Group Conversations: Digital Equity Barriers for 6 Outcome Areas

Calls to Action- Outcomes

Working Session A: Broadband Infrastructure Deployment

Working Session B: Affordability and Adoption

ACP Enrollment for the Public (Does not require RSVP)

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