Mental Health & Addictions North COVID-19 Innovations: Championing Access to Technology for Individuals Living in Poverty | EENet Connect

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Lack of equitable access to technology has been a long-standing issue for vulnerable community members in Thunder Bay, and the pandemic has greatly exacerbated this and a host of other pre-existing equity issues. See how a group of organizations in Thunder Bay came together to help close the gap in access to technology in the community.

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5/8/204:52 PM

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Congrats Thunder Bay partners on this innovation!

5/8/205:28 PM

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Excellent initiative and congratulations on the results!

5/8/205:47 PM

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Check out this CBC article showcasing how this innovation has grown and spread!

How a Thunder Bay cellphone drive launched a movement to make digital access a human right

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Thanks for sharing the article Leah....Fantastic momentum and exposure on the inequities experienced for those living in poverty!

7/17/2011:13 AM

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