The Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program may be able to help families of students who are struggling to afford their monthly internet service.Households with a child who is approved to receive free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including children who attend schools participating in U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision, are eligible for the EBB Program.Those .
WASHINGTON — The federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to allow households to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service has begun
Addressing the digital divide and inequality: A road to equitable COVID-19 vaccine delivery
This blog is from a series on digital safeguards and enablers for COVID-19 vaccine delivery.
Digital technologies, including mobile technologies, are facilitating every stage of the vaccine supply chain, from planning, through delivery and post vaccination monitoring. A recent study found that a robust data infrastructure helps local authorities identify priority groups, send invitations, and arrange transport for those who may need assistance. The advantages of digital solutions are even more clear in the last mile vaccine delivery: they enable people to access information about the national and local vaccine campaigns, check eligibility, register for vaccination, and schedule follow-up appointments whilst minimizing human interaction throughout the process. Indeed, online systems, e-mail, and mobile applications are the predominant way that countries are distributing vaccines to their c