These rubrics are designed to help organizations identify where they are today and imagine practical next steps for strengthening digital access in their community.
They are not meant to be a scorecard or compliance tool. Instead, they provide a simple framework for thinking about digital access work across different focus areas, from early activity to more connected, sustainable, and community-informed approaches.
Each rubric is organized by sector and shows a progression from:
1. No Engagement Little or no current activity in this focus area.
2. Emergent Activity Early or occasional efforts, such as one-time workshops, basic resource sharing, or limited access support.
3. Connected or Replicable More consistent, coordinated, or partnership-based efforts that can be repeated or expanded.
4. Iterative Innovation Ongoing, community-informed work that uses feedback, data, partnerships, and learning to improve over time.
The goal is to help partners see that a digital access commitment can start anywhere. An organization might commit to launching something new, strengthening work already underway, moving from one-time activity to a repeatable program, or building stronger partnerships to expand reach.
This toolkit is designed to assist organizations in promoting digital access within their communities. It provides an understanding of what digital access work across our region and next steps for each of us as we work to increase digital access in our communities.
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We must ensure that opportunity is available—for every community, every business, and every person. This starts with ensuring every person has access to the technology, skills, and opportunity to succeed in a digital economy.

In an effort to address the persistent disparities in access to digital resources and technology, NCW Tech Alliance and Thriving Together NCW celebrated September as Digital Access Month. Throughout the month, a series of pop-up events, trainings, and meetings took place.
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