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Every community deserves digital access, no matter its population size or zip code. In two Arizona communities that rarely share the same headlines — the vast, populous city of Mesa and the small mountainside town of Superior — the Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration opened two new Hives this March.  The spaces expand access to technology, training, and resources for families and learners of all ages, from exploring tools like VR and 3D printing to learning internet basics with support from on-site Digital Navigators. Thanks to support from Apple, the Hive has state-of-the-art technology, including iPads, iMacs, and Macbooks, along with Sphero robotics kits and other hands-on tools designed to spark curiosity and skill-building across age groups. Apple is also helping to equip the Hives — and the Digital Navigators — with creativity tools and resources to support storytelling, music, photography, and more. It’s all part of an ever-growing effort to meet communities where they are and

Imagine the digital resources you need arriving right in your neighborhood. That’s the idea behind the Institute for Digital Inclusions Acceleration’s Mobile Hive—a state-of-the-art technology hub on wheels designed to bring essential digital tools, support, and connectivity directly to communities throughout Arizona.  Outfitted with high-speed WiFi, a comfortable bench, a sink, and even a mini-fridge, these mobile hubs make digital learning and tech access easy and within reach for everyone, right where they live. With demand already high, the first Mobile Hive is set to roll out this winter. A Mobile Solution for Digital Inclusion The Mobile Hive is more than just a vehicle; it’s a comprehensive learning center that can adapt to community needs. Serving as a pop-up classroom and digital support center, it offers everything that stationary Hives provide, including a workspace, internet access, computers, tablets, 3-D printers, robotics, virtual reality, telehealth equipment, and IDIA’s Digital Navigators on hand to assist with

Just minutes from downtown Chandler, families now have a welcoming space to explore technology, build digital skills, and connect with opportunities. In early November, the Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration (IDIA) opened its fifth Hive on the campus of San Marcos Elementary School. This new Hive provides state-of-the-art tools and hands-on learning for the community and is the first in IDIA’s network to be located on an elementary school campus—a valuable resource for both students, teachers, and families.  A unique collaboration The Chandler Hive, two years in the making, exemplifies the power of multi-sector, multi-partner collaboration. This effort brought together the City of Chandler, Chandler Unified School District, AZCEND, and IDIA to create a space that would address both the digital and practical needs of residents. Local government offices, including the City Manager’s Office and the Economic Development Office, worked alongside community organizations to bring the project to life. AZCEND,