#digitalequity — Public Fediverse posts

RE: https://ohai.social/@Garwboy/116753869821948051

Unintended consequences - The age verification debate is backwards. It prioritizes theoretical risks to privileged kids over documented harms to those already marginalized. For disabled youth, LGBTQ+ teens, and kids in unstable homes, social media isn't a distraction—it's a lifeline. Banning access punishes the most vulnerable while doing nothing about algorithmic harms. Real policy would protect without erasing. #AgeVerification #DigitalEquity #DisabilityJustice #a11y #MarginalizedVoices

We need to prioritize serious investments in infrastructure to boost digital accessibility in underserved communities. This means expanding broadband access, building tech hubs, and improving electricity supply. Successful initiatives like Google's Internet Saathi show how effective public-private partnerships can truly bridge the digital divide. #DigitalInclusion #TechForAll #BroadbandAccess #PublicPrivatePartnerships #DigitalEquity

https://www.paulwelty.com/the-reality-behind-online-learning-overcoming-the-digital-divide/