

Overview
In 2022, Governor Brad Little designated the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) as the lead agency to develop a collaborative Digital Access for All Idahoans Plan. Each state and territory is required to have a plan in place that addresses digital adoption by September 30, 2023 as part of the Digital Equity Act (DEA). This plan will dovetail with the Idaho Broadband Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) state plan that will soon be developed by the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and the Idaho Department of Commerce.
We are working with over 100 Idaho state agencies, nonprofits, and other groups to identify the barriers to widespread broadband adoption. The state should receive $564,706 in funds from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help fund the planning process. Initial plans include hosting regional listening and planning convenings, conducting a telephone survey in English and Spanish to gather data on adoption barriers, facilitating city and county Broadband Action Teams, developing a collaborative vision statement, and setting measurable goals to accomplish during the next five years. In the second year, implementation funding will be made available from the NTIA to states with approved digital adoption plans.
Digital Access for All Idahoans Plan Draft
The Idaho Commission for Libraries is pleased to announce that the draft of the Digital Access for All Idahoans (DAAI) plan is ready to read.
The DAAI plan aims to ensure all Idahoans have essential access to information and communication technology in the 21st century.
The public comment period is closed. Comments on the plan were accepted August 8th through September 8th.
A revised plan will be available and posted in October.
Survey
Does your organization provide digital access resources for community members? Digital access resources include services that assist with the following:
- Broadband access and affordability
- Device access
- Digital skills and technical support
- Public devices and internet access
- Digital inclusion funding
- And more!
If so, join us in mapping Idaho’s digital access resources!
We are creating a guide to provide information on known resources throughout Idaho. The resources will be included in a public-facing directory and interactive map.
Click the button below to submit your entries.
Email us your comments, questions, and suggestions at digitalskills@libraries.idaho.gov
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