MONTREAL, June 17,
2024 /CNW/ - Computers for Success Canada (CFSC) is excited about today's
launch of the National Digital Inclusion Network (NDIN) and calling
on the major players from diverse industries across Canada to unite for a common cause.
In partnership with Open/Technology in Education, Society, and
Scholarship Association (OTESSA), CFSC has jointly organized on
June 13, 2024, a national roundtable
discussion taking place in Montreal and Ottawa at the same time.
More than 160 participants were invited to share their
perspective on some of the underlying issues as it relates to
digital inequities. This roundtable discussion is a stepping stone
in addressing best practices to access digital devices and
literacy.
The National Digital Inclusion Network (NDIN) aims to address
digital inclusion issues and promote equal access to digital
technologies and opportunities. Through fostering community
support, the NDIN objectives are to bridge the digital divide,
promote digital literacy, and facilitate community empowerment.
"This new network marks a seismic shift in creating joint
national initiatives where everyone can contribute to bridge those
inequalities" says Michel Langelier,
Executive Director of Computers for Success Canada.
"Our commitment to the NDIN goes beyond collaboration; it's
about community empowerment," adds Langelier. "By offering
complementary services, NDIN becomes a driving force, propelling
communities towards a future where digital inclusion is not just a
goal but a lived reality."
The possibilities within NDIN are endless. From groundbreaking
collaborations to uncovering thrilling funding opportunities, this
network is a beacon towards insuring Canada's social digital inclusiveness and
digital economy.
Want to Join the
Network?
Get in touch with CFSC's Team to learn how to become an active
participant in the National Digital Inclusion Network and build
Canada's Digital Legacy.
https://cfsc-opec.org/en/.
ABOUT CFSC-OPEC
Computers for Success – Canada
Inc. | Ordinateurs pour l'excellence - Canada Inc. (CFSC-OPEC) is a
non-profit organization established in 2005, supporting the impacts
of the Canadian government's digital inclusion and economic
development programs. CFSC-OPEC's mission is based on three
pillars: reducing e-waste footprint, enabling digital workforce,
and fostering social inclusion.
ABOUT OTESSA
Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship
Association (OTESSA) is a non-profit association founded in June of
2019 to provide an inviting community to drive innovation,
research, and practice in areas where either technology or openness
intersect with education, research, and, more broadly, within
society.
SOURCE Computers for Success
Canada