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Did you know that you or your loved ones could save $30/month on your internet bill by applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
The ACP is a federal benefit to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for all AANHPIs across the country. If you or a family member participate in programs like Medicaid or federal Pell Grants, your household likely already qualifies for the ACP!
In addition to a discount of $30/month on your internet, you can also receive a discount of up to $100 for a qualifying device to access the internet, such as a tablet, desktop computer, or laptop. Households on Tribal lands can save $75/month on internet services, and many internet providers are offering low-cost plans for ACP subscribers that may lower your internet bill to $0/month.
Check your eligibility and learn more about applying for the ACP by heading tohttps://getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3DGetInternet.Gov ([link removed]) .
According to the American Community Survey (2017-2021), only 87% of Bhutanese and 78% of Marshallese community members have a cellular data plan for their smartphone or other mobile device. Please share the word so that all AANHPIs can be connected online!
Moreover, OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates calls on Congress to continue funding the ACP because we cannot take away internet connectivity from the 18 million Americans benefitting from the program.
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Check out this video where OCA Executive Director Thu Nguyen shares why digital equity matters for all.
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** Overcoming Digital Inequity: Achieving #OnlineForAll with the Affordable Connectivity Program
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OCA is proud to join #OnlineForAll in their Week of Action to close the digital divide. Check out our blog for more details.
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OCA is Hiring for a Community Outreach Coordinator
OCA is seeking to hire a 2-year OCA Community Outreach Coordinator who will remotely recruit, train, and manage 20-22 OCA Community Advocates Fellows located in cities across the country. The Community Outreach Coordinator, and Community Outreach Fellows, will collaborate with OCA Chapters & Affiliates through various seasonal projects.
The Coordinator will be responsible for conducting monthly meetings as well as coordinating and organizing various projects and trainings that Fellows execute. Fellows will leverage long-standing collaborative relationship of the OCA Chapters to work directly with the community members and local city/state partner organizations.
This position is funded by the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Outreach Grant, and the objectives of this role includes, but is not limited to, educating, and helping enroll, the AANHPI community about the ACP benefits. An important tactic of the role is to utilize cultural organizing strategies and civic engagement tactics that will foster a strong democratic society for generations to come.
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