The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO), in partnership with HR&A Advisors and the Institute of Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), is pleased to offer a free webinar series that will help local governments, non-profits, and community advocates understand and demystify the complex landscape of digital opportunity. It’s imperative that Texas communities are prepared to take advantage of historic funding to bridge the digital divide.
This technical assistance series is tailored for individuals and organizations working with covered populations who face barriers taking full advantage of the benefits of broadband – from employment and education opportunities to quality-of-life enhancing telehealth applications.
The webinar series has concluded but archives are available below.
Whether you're a community advocate, a non-profit organization leader, or a government official working to address digital inequities, this series is a comprehensive resource for understanding the Texas digital opportunity landscape. Sessions were held every week to teach participants about topics like the Digital Equity Act, partnership strategies, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Archived Webinars
Videos are linked here but also embedded below.
- 12/6/2023 - Digital Opportunity 101 (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 12/13/2023 - A Community Guide to TDOP (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 12/20/2023 - Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Preparing for Public Comment (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 1/3/2024 - Organized Advocacy: The Need for Local Coalitions and State Networks (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 1/10/2024 - Demystifying Broadband Basics and Funding Digital Opportunity (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 1/17/2024 - Resolving Access Gaps (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 1/24/2024 - Every Texan Connected: Working with Covered Populations (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 1/31/2024 - Sustainable Community-Based systems for Device Deployment and Digital Skills Programs (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
- 2/7/2024 - Partnership and Tips on a Successful Application (YouTube video) (PDF slides)
Additional “office hours” sessions on Mondays from 1-2 PM CT, starting December 11, will involve greater participation from attendees as they collaborate with the hosts to develop plans and proposals most appropriate for their local communities.
Together, through collaboration and coordination, we can empower all communities and businesses in Texas to fully participate in the digital world.
These webinars are offered by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance in partnership with HR&A Advisors on behalf of the Texas Broadband Development Office.
For programmatic questions, please contact [email protected].
Archived Sessions
Digital Opportunity 101 - December 6, 2024
TDOP Digital Opportunity 101 Slides [pdf]
A Community Guide to the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan - December 13, 2024
A Community Guide to the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan - Slides [pdf]
Your Voice Matters: A Guide to Preparing for Public Comment
A Guide to Preparing for Public Comment - Slides [pdf]
Organized Advocacy: The Need for Local Coalitions and State Networks
Organized Advocacy: The Need for Local Coalitions and State Networks - slides [PDF]
Demystifying Broadband Basics and Funding Digital Opportunity
Demystifying Broadband Basics and Funding Digital Opportunity - slides [PDF]
Resolving Access Gaps
Resolving Access Gaps - slides [PDF]
Every Texan Connected - Working with Covered Populations
Every Texas Connected - Working with Covered Populations - slides [PDF]
Sustainable Community-Based Systems for Device Deployment and Digital Skills Programs
Sustainable Community-Based Systems for Device Deployment and Digital Skills Programs - slides [PDF]
Partnerships and Tips for a Successful Application
Partnerships and Tips for a Successful Application - slides [PDF]