Everyone On Madison A project of DANEnet

Digital Inclusion Week

Digital Inclusion Week is a national event that aims to raise awareness of solutions and challenges related to digital equity. Here in Dane County, DANEnet will host a week of events highlighting our work to increase digital inclusion in the community.

More Information

Did you know?

12,000 homes in Dane County don’t have access to internet as of 2018
Internet connected households save an average of $1,000 a year
Stronger connections build stronger communities, one household at a time

Everyone On Madison A digital inclusion solution



Connectivity

Affordable home internet access is available to qualifying families. In Dane County Access from ATT, Internet Assist from Spectrum and Mobile Beacon from PCs for People are available, starting at $10 per month. Each program has different qualifications, pricing and speeds. The Public Service Commission has developed a tool for households to check program availability. Click below to go to the tool.



Computers

Everyone On Madison offers low-cost desktop computers to eligible low-income households. Quality devices are donated by local businesses, refurbished by our partner Cascade Asset Management and deployed in the community by DANEnet staff. Recipients must participate in a computer class, provide proof of residency and meet certain income eligibility requirements.



Classes

DANEnet offers free digital literacy workshops at Madison community centers and other anchor institutions. The workshops cover basic computer skills, consumer safety, internet privacy, email, cloud storage and basic office software. Workshops are offered in English and Spanish. Hmong translation is available at some sites. Contact DANEnet for our class schedule. Click for the class schedule.



Clinics

Device Fix IT clinics are to repair and support computers and hardware owned by households without the means to fix them. Adults can bring in their devices (smart phone, desktop, tower, laptop, etc.) and DANEnet staff and volunteers will help assess, fix and clean the devices. DANEnet will provide free recycling for items beyond their useful life. Click below for the schedule of upcoming clinics.

Internet

Computers

Classes

Fix IT Clinic

Everyone On Madison Get Involved



Give Devices

Everyone On Madison is seeking area businesses to donate computers. The donation can be done easily through your regular device refresh process or as a separate donation. Join local companies like CUNA Mutual Group, American Family Insurance and Old National Bank and help to solve this community problem. DANEnet will provide digital literacy training, ongoing support and ensure that income eligible families receive the computers. Click below to complete our contact form and a DANEnet staff will promptly reply.



Give Time

Tech savvy volunteers are needed to assist with both short term and one-time program needs. Volunteers can assist with digital literacy instruction or help with device fix it clinics. Regular volunteer responsiblities might include removing malware from a device, helping to do a privacy check on a computer, assisting someone to store files in the cloud or installing new memory. Click to complete the volunteer form.



Give Money

Financial contributions are needed to provide digital literacy classes, support host site partners and coordinate community volunteers. Financial contributions will also be used to refurbish, re-image and deploy the desktop computers in the community. DANEnet is a nonprofit organization and financial contributions to the project are tax-deductible. Click below to contribute.

Devices

Volunteer

Everyone On Madison Classes and Clinics

Computer Class Schedule

Free Basic computer classes for adults

Classes will cover computer essentials; topics such as basic skills, searching the internet, using email, office productivity, storing files and social media.

North

New Bridge previously North Eastside Senior Coalition

En espanol

1625 Northport Dr. #125 53704

Fridays 1:00 – 2:30

2/1, 3/1, 5/3, 6/7, 8/2, 9/6, 10/4, 11/1

West

Lussier Community Education Center

55 South Gammon Rd. Madison

Thursdays 12:30 – 2:00 PM

September 12th – October 24th

To register call Cristina Johnson at 833-4979

South

En Espanol taught in Spanish

Latino Academy of Workforce Development

1917 Lake Point Dr, Madison, WI 53713

Mondays 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

October 14 – November 18

Register by calling (608) 310-4573 Drop-in allowed if space.

South

Madison College Goodman South Campus

2429 Perry Street, Madison WI 53713

Fridays 10:30 AM – noon

10/4 – 11/8

No registration, drop-ins welcome

West

Urban League of Greater Madison’s Southwest Training & Employment Center

1233 McKenna Blvd.

Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 PM

9/18 – 10/23

To register call Wizzy Metz at 729-1200

Fix-IT Clinic

A free community technology education event providing computer hardware repair, education and tech support.

Have a Computer Question or Issue?

If your computer or laptop is slow, not working, or seems to have a virus, bring it in for free tech support!
Our volunteers will teach valuable repair skills, answer questions, and give technical advice about your device.

Details & What to Bring:

First come, first served. Labor is FREE. Volunteers can offer advice on purchasing parts online or at local repair stores
Bring your laptop, and/or desktop tower and power cord.
Volunteers will help with smartphones and tablets based on capacity.

Saturday September 14th

9:30 – 12:30

Madison Public Library – Goodman Branch

2222 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713

Flier

Friday October 11th

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Warner Park Community Recreation Center

1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI 53704

Flier

Saturday November 23rd

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM