Learn about Digital Access Month

September is Digital Access Month

Digital Access Month is a regional movement bringing communities across North Central Washington together around a shared vision: everyone should have the opportunity to connect, participate, and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Digital access is about more than internet service. It includes having the right devices, digital skills, trusted support, accessible information, and the confidence to use technology for the things that matter in everyday life; from learning and work to healthcare, housing, transportation, connection, and civic participation.

Throughout September, organizations, businesses, educators, nonprofits, libraries, community groups, and local leaders across the region are turning that vision into action. Partners are hosting events, offering trainings, sharing resources, improving digital services, building partnerships, and carrying out their 2026 Digital Access Commitments.

These commitments show that digital access is connected to the broader conditions people and communities need to thrive. A digital skills workshop can open doors to meaningful work. Better online resources can make healthcare or transportation easier to navigate. Accessible technology can strengthen learning, belonging, independence, and participation in community life.

The movement continues to grow. More than 40 organizations made Digital Access Commitments in 2024, followed by 55 organizations in 2025. In 2026, we are building on that momentum by inviting even more organizations across North Central Washington to make a practical commitment, create opportunities for people to participate during Digital Access Month, and share the work already happening in their communities.

Whether your organization is offering technology training, making online information easier to use, helping people navigate digital services, expanding access to devices or connectivity, or finding a new way to use technology to strengthen your community, there is a place for you in this movement.

Make a commitment. Host or share a Digital Access Month event. Help us show what a more connected North Central Washington can look like.

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“Before this class, I felt stuck, like I was walking everywhere while the world zoomed past me. But now, learning how to navigate online, I feel like I’ve been handed the keys to a brand-new vehicle.”
— Anonymous Response

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2024 Digital Equity Plan Summary

NCW Tech Alliance, in collaboration with the NCW Digital Access and Equity Coalition, is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Digital Equity Plan Summary, aimed at bridging the digital divide in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties. This initiative highlights the ongoing efforts and strategic actions being taken to enhance digital inclusion across North Central Washington.

Funded by the Washington State Broadband Office, the county-level digital equity plans were developed through the collective efforts of the NCW Digital Access and Equity Coalition. These plans provide a roadmap to address digital disparities, focusing on expanding broadband infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, and ensuring access to affordable devices. The goal is to empower all individuals in the community to fully participate in the digital world, irrespective of their background, income, language, education, or geographic location.

Special thanks to Digital Equity Plan Work Group members: Steve Maher, Our Valley, Our Future; Roni Holder-Diefenbach, Economic Alliance; Alma Chacon, CAFE; Jerry Perez, Community Health Network of Washington; Rubén Betancourt, Hispanic Business Council; Oscar Licon-Eusebio, NCW Equity Alliance; Barbara Walters, NCW Libraries; Jenny Rojanasthien, NCW Tech Alliance, Aaron Parrott, Skillsource; Wendy Brzenzy, Thriving Together NCW; Riva Morgan, Wenatchee Valley College; Summer Hess, Sage Step Consulting.