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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,

Identity is powerful. For an organization, it’s the framework that provides trust, unity, and cohesion across people and places. At the Digital Equity Institute, our community has grown and evolved – and so must our brand. That’s why we’re taking a big step to more clearly define who we are and who we serve: We’re renaming our organization the Institute for Digital Inclusion and Acceleration (IDIA). Along with the name change, we’ve revised our visual identity and brand narrative to better represent our vibrancy, innovation, and forward-thinking mission. Bold new brand, same impact Extensive reviews of community feedback, stakeholder interviews, audits, and design sessions led to the refreshed identity. The goal was to honor IDIA’s legacy as a leader in digital inclusion while looking forward to continual growth and impact alongside our community. “We are driving digital inclusion with a sense of urgency and purpose, and we want our name