LeverAGE

How Biden’s Infrastructure Win Bridges the Digital Divide for Older Adults

November 18, 2021 American Society on Aging
LeverAGE
How Biden’s Infrastructure Win Bridges the Digital Divide for Older Adults
Show Notes

President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal into law. It has historic investments in roads, bridges, and other physical infrastructure improvements. But this new signed legislation also focuses on one of ASA’s policy priorities, bridging the digital divide, as it invests $65B into affordable broadband, ensuring every American can participate in the modern economy. Our guests discuss what’s in the new law, how it is being implemented, and how older adults stand to benefit.

Read more at:
https://www.benton.org/blog/when-do-we-get-our-broadband
https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2021/infrastructure-for-older-americans.html