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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Stephanie Robinson, Representative from Human-I-T on Digital Equity Initiatives
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Stephanie Robinson, representing Human-I-T, testified in support of several NYC Council bills aimed at expanding digital equity initiatives. She emphasized the positive impact of their programs on academic achievement, access to social services, healthcare management, and job applications.
- Human-I-T supports Intros 198, 481, 486, and 1122, which align with their mission to provide affordable internet, devices, and digital skills training.
- Robinson highlighted the urgency of addressing the digital divide, especially in light of emerging technologies like AI.
- She expressed Human-I-T's readiness to participate in the design and development of city initiatives related to digital equity.
Stephanie Robinson
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Hi, I represent human IT, a leading digital equity practitioner focused on expanding access to devices, digital skills training and affordable broadband access.
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And I'm here today because I think with right supportive policies, I believe we could significantly bolster programming and outreach efforts to New Yorkers still stuck on the wrong side of the digital divide.
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Human IT fully supports intros one ninety eight, four 80 one, four 80 six, and one one two two because they directly align with our mission to connect low income New Yorkers to affordable Internet devices and digital skills.
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Essentially, we we know that our programs work.
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Right?
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When we implement them, eighty three percent of students see an improvement in academic achievement.
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Fifty seven percent are now able to access social services.
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Forty seven percent Okay.
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Are able to better manage their health care and utilize telehealth services, and one third end up applying for new jobs.
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And I think with the city backing work like this, we're confident we can scale these positive results across all boroughs.
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Human IT stands ready to participate in the design development rollout city initiatives related to digital equity.
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This is a pressing issue in the city, especially as new developments like the rapidly heightening presence of AI in everyday life continue to deepen the existing digital skills gap.
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But it is a problem we can solve.
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So thank you for your attention to the matter.
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We appreciate it.