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SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard | 2016-06-27 | 11 | Action Step Seven: Based on the feedback from the Summit, the consultant and EBBC will determine how to proceed with the Infrastructure Initiative in 2014. It should be noted that implementation of the Infrastructure Initiative Action Steps is proceeding well. The REP for a consultant was issued. The consultant, Full Court Press Communications, has been hired. The communications campaign has been designed. The presentation is being completed. And, the first public uses of the presentation have been scheduled. EAST BAY CONNECTS DIGITAL INCLUSION INITIATIVE The East Bay Connects Digital Inclusion Initiative (East Bay Connects) is the vehicle for addressing the Digital Inclusion, Telehealth, Social Services, and E-Education aspects of the East Bay Broadband Strategic Framework. East Bay Connects Action Steps East Bay Connects will proceed by accomplishing seven action steps: Action Step One: Identify and test the range of affordable Broadband subscriptions available from different providers. Action Step Two: Partner with Oakland Technology Exchange West (OTX-West) and ReliaTech to establish the East Bay Connects Digital Inclusion Solution. In the Digital Inclusion Solution, combine: Purchase of an affordable Broadband subscription. Purchase of a very low cost home computer (as low as $50 with a new Broadband subscription). Receipt of three hours of free digital literacy training. Commitment for a year of free tech support. Action Step Three: Establish an East Bay Connects Contact Center, in association with the Stride Center, that people can use by phone (and on-line) to access information about Broadband and affordable Broadband subscription options, to receive assistance in signing up for an affordable Broadband subscription, and to sign-up for the other aspects of the Digital Inclusion Solution. Action Step Four: Use the Contact Center to: Connect people to the Digital Inclusion Solution. Encourage and document Broadband adoption. Provide information about on-line resources for education, employment, Telehealth, and Social Services. 7 | SubcommitteeoftheCityCouncilandSchoolBoard/2016-06-27.pdf |