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Digital Inclusion Week 2025
Posted on 10/07/2025
October 6–10, 2025 is Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) — a nationwide celebration of the people and programs working to ensure that everyone can fully participate in the digital world. Organized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), DIW brings together thousands of organizations across the country to highlight local solutions that close the digital divide and build digital equity.
This year’s theme, “Community-Driven Digital Futures,” emphasizes that lasting progress happens when solutions come from within the community itself. Adult education programs, libraries, and local partners play a key role in helping learners and families gain the access, devices, and skills they need to thrive.
What Digital Inclusion Means for Adult Education
For many adult learners, digital inclusion begins with access: a reliable device, affordable internet, and a supportive space to learn. But true inclusion goes beyond access. It’s about equipping adults with the digital skills and confidence to reach their goals in education, employment, and everyday life.
Adult education programs across California and the nation are already leading this work:
- Offering digital literacy instruction as part of ABE, ASE, or ESL programs.
- Partnering with libraries, workforce boards, and community organizations to expand device lending or hotspot access.
- Integrating online learning tools like Canvas, CK-12, and other open resources to build digital resilience.
Digital Inclusion Week is a chance to highlight these efforts, share success stories, and inspire new partnerships that strengthen community connections and learner support.
How to Get Involved
Anyone can take part in Digital Inclusion Week! Whether you’re an instructor, coordinator, or part of a larger adult education consortium, there are many ways to join in:
- Share your story: Post about your program’s digital inclusion efforts on social media using #DIW2025 and #DigitalEquityNOW.
- Host a workshop: Offer a short digital skills session for learners or staff, such as creating email accounts, using video conferencing, or exploring online learning platforms.
- Partner locally: Collaborate with libraries or workforce agencies on device distribution, internet access, or technology training events.
- Celebrate your learners: Feature student success stories about how technology has supported their learning journey.
- Launch something new: Use DIW to kick off a digital inclusion initiative or resource-sharing project within your agency.
Why This Week Matters
Digital equity is essential for adult learners to participate fully in today’s workforce, education systems, and civic life. By working together, communities can create pathways for lifelong digital learning — ensuring that all adults have the opportunity to connect, grow, and succeed.
To learn more and access resources for hosting your own event, visit the Digital Inclusion Week webpage.
Let’s celebrate Digital Inclusion Week 2025 by empowering our communities, and our learners, to shape their own digital futures.
