Councilmember Harper Madison and Technology Commission honor GTOPS awardees and proclaim Digital Inclusion Week
Council Member Natasha Harper Madison and the city's Technology Commission recognized GTOPS awardees and proclaimed 08/27/2026 as Digital Inclusion Week Recognition Day, citing grants and city efforts to close the digital divide.
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Council Member Natasha Harper Madison (District 1) presented a recognition of GTOPS (Grant for Technology Opportunities Program) awardees and noted Austin's national designation for digital inclusion, saying Austin "earned the highest possible score, 23 out of 23 points" from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. She framed internet access and digital skills as essential for education, employment and access to health care.
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