Ways to help:
- Join STDEC! Please connect with us via our Contact page. Virtual meetings occur monthly, and generally last sixty minutes.
- Stay informed! Subscribe to the NYSDEN listserv, and sign up for the NDIA newsletter.
- Become an advocate! Check out NDIA’s Digital Equity Act Advocacy Toolkit. Talk to local, state, and federal lawmakers about the importance of digital equity.
NYS Digital Equity Portal
Created by Cornell University, the NYS Digital Equity Portal is an interactive website that collates digital equity data in NYS.
ConnectALL Projects Dashboard
The ConnectALL Projects Dashboard maps all awarded ConnectALL broadband infrastructure projects. Please note: as of July 2026, this dashboard is still in beta mode.
Further reading:
2026 New York State of the State: Digital Assumptions, published by NYSDEN (New York State Digital Equity Network).
According to the summary, New York must invest in:
- Technical support hotlines and help desks
- Broadband infrastructure expansion
- Device access programs (computer/tablet lending or provision)
- Digital literacy training programs for all age groups
- Multilingual digital support services
- Accessible technology for people with disabilities
- In-person support options for those unable to access digital services
- Public computer access points (libraries, community centers)