Guide to digital equity

This guide aims to grow understanding of what digital equity is, why it is important, and identify best practices for ensuring equity when using digital platforms. The world’s shift to a heavy reliance on virtual platforms to collaborate, exchange information, and conduct business in recent years requires that people have access to internet and utilize various digital mediums. It is important to be mindful of those who may face barriers including lack of access to specific software, limited experience with using digital tools, limited internet access or connectivity, or other issues due to geographic location. This guide provides tips and considerations for how to effectively address barriers that may be encountered when using digital platforms. (descriptive text)