[wny-digital-equity-list] [NYSDEN-LIST] [NDIA Listserv] Action Requested: Digital Equity Advocacy

Fri Dec 19 11:30:14 EST 2025

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On Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM Margaret Kaufer <
mkaufer at thestemalliance.org> wrote:

> I also submitted!
> ____________________
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> Margaret Käufer
> President, The STEM Alliance
> *Creating a network of STEM learning opportunities*
> *www.theSTEMAlliance.org* <http://www.thestemalliance.org>
> *mkaufer at theSTEMAlliance.org* <mkaufer at theSTEMAlliance.org>
> *914.419.1733*
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> On Dec 19, 2025, at 11:18 AM, Heidi Ziemer <ddum60 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Courtney!
>
> Happy Holidays!
>
> Heidi
>
> On Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM Courtney Deuro <CDeuro at center4sa.org>
> wrote:
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>> Completed 💯
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Courtney
>>
>> ------------------------------------
>> *Courtney Deuro*
>> Book a meeting with me
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>> *Center for Self Advocacy, Inc.*
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>> *From:* wny-digital-equity-list <
>> wny-digital-equity-list-bounces at wnydigitalequity.org> on behalf of
>> Christine Carr-Barmasse <christine at missionignite.org>
>> *Sent:* Thursday, December 18, 2025 3:42 PM
>> *To:* Heidi Ziemer <Heidi at missionignite.org>; NYS DEN (New York State
>> Digital Equity Network) <nysden-list at nysden.org>;
>> wny-digital-equity-list at wnydigitalequity.org <
>> wny-digital-equity-list at wnydigitalequity.org>
>> *Subject:* Re: [wny-digital-equity-list] [NDIA Listserv] Action
>> Requested: Digital Equity Advocacy
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>>
>> done
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>> Christine Carr-Barmasse
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>> Executive Director, Mission:Ignite [previous: Computers For Children,
>> Inc.]
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>> 701 Seneca St., Suite 601
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>> Buffalo, NY 14210
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>> *christine at missionignite.org <christine at missionignite.org>*
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>> *MISSION*: To spark learning and unlock potential among high need
>> populations and those that serve them.
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>> *VISION**:*    To prepare people today for the technologies of the
>> future.
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>> *From:* nysden-list <nysden-list-bounces at nysden.org> *On Behalf Of *Heidi
>> Ziemer
>> *Sent:* Thursday, December 18, 2025 3:37 PM
>> *To:* NYS DEN (New York State Digital Equity Network) <
>> nysden-list at nysden.org>; wny-digital-equity-list at wnydigitalequity.org
>> *Subject:* [NYSDEN-LIST] Fw: [NDIA Listserv] Action Requested: Digital
>> Equity Advocacy
>> *Importance:* High
>>
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>> For anyone doing skills training, this is something you should consider
>> sending to your representatives in the House and Senate - I just did and it
>> took literally seconds!
>>
>>
>> Heidi Ziemer
>>
>> Community Investment Specialist
>>
>> Mission:Ignite [previous: Computers For Children, Inc.]
>>
>> 701 Seneca St., Suite 601
>>
>> Buffalo, NY 14210
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>> heidi at missionignite.org
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> *From:* main at NDIA.groups.io <main at NDIA.groups.io> on behalf of Digital
>> Equity Learning Network via groups.io <
>> delnseattlekingcounty=gmail.com at groups.io>
>> *Sent:* Thursday, December 18, 2025 3:30 PM
>> *To:* ndia at groups.io <ndia at groups.io>
>> *Subject:* [NDIA Listserv] Action Requested: Digital Equity Advocacy
>>
>>
>> NDIA Members,
>>
>>
>> I haven't seen this advocacy action request from the National Skills
>> Coalition go out on this listserv yet, so I thought I'd forward for all who
>> are interested.  Takes 2 minutes or less to complete!  Please see below.
>>
>>
>> Katherine
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>> From: *Digital Equity Learning Network* <delnseattlekingcounty at gmail.com>
>> Date: Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
>> Subject: Action Requested: Digital Equity Advocacy
>> To: Digital Equity Learning Network <
>> digital-equity-learning-network at googlegroups.com>
>>
>>
>> We are reaching out with an important request to help strengthen digital
>> skills training and workforce opportunities across Washington.  This is a
>> quick action that should only take 2 minutes.
>>
>>
>> The *bipartisan, bicameral Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act
>> <https://nationalskillscoalition.org/blog/future-of-work/digital-equity-advances-in-congress-digital-skills-for-todays-workforce/>* has
>> just been reintroduced in Congress. This legislation
>> <https://www.kaine.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/digital_skills_for_todays_workforce_act.pdf> would
>> bring new federal resources to states — including Washington — to expand
>> digital skills training for workers facing barriers to employment, and
>> incumbent workers who need upskilling.
>>
>>
>> *What we need from you:*
>> We are asking partners to *contact your legislators and encourage them
>> to co-sponsor the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act.* This will
>> help ensure Washington receives its share of federal resources and that our
>> communities benefit from high-quality digital skills training.
>>
>>
>> *This takes less than two minutes.*
>> Use the NSC action form below; once you enter your information, it
>> automatically sends a message to your congressional delegation. The form
>> also includes a draft message that you can customize as you see fit.
>>
>>
>> Form: https://secure.everyaction.com/IcFSLHxuhkG2Z3fKfYxbOg2
>>
>>
>> *More from the bill: How states access these funds:*
>>
>> To receive funding, states must submit a brief application outlining how
>> they will:
>>
>>    - Expand digital workplace skills quickly and effectively;
>>    - Use and track the funds;
>>    - Build digitally resilient systems and communities;
>>    - Align other state and federal funding streams; and
>>    - Demonstrate their capacity to administer the program.
>>
>>
>> If a state does not apply, the U.S. Department of Labor can instead fund
>> eligible entities so the dollars still reach local communities.
>>
>>
>> Your voice truly makes a difference. Thank you for helping advance
>> digital equity and workforce opportunity for the communities we
>> collectively serve.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> *Katherine VanHenley*
>>
>> *(she/her)*
>>
>> *Program Manager*
>>
>> *LANGUAGES: **English*
>>
>> *__________________________________*
>>
>> DIGITAL EQUITY LEARNING NETWORK (DELN)
>>
>> *Digital Equity** For All*
>>
>> p: 206-954-9726
>>
>> a: 3200 NE 125th St., Seattle, WA 98125
>>
>> w: *www.digitalequitykc.org <https://www.digitalequitykc.org/>*
>> <https://www.digitalequitykc.org/>
>>
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