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In the heart of Arizona lies the small farming town of Aguila, a community of 565 residents known for their resilience and tight-knit community. The people of Aguila work hard to support their families and one another, but like many rural areas, they face a significant digital divide. High school students must commute daily to Wickenburg for their education, and job opportunities in Aguila are limited compared to those in urban areas of Arizona. To bridge this gap, the Institute for Digital Inclusion Acceleration (IDIA) has partnered with the Maricopa County Library District and local organizations to bring technology and training directly to Aguila through pop-up versions of The Hive – community hubs where people can access and get training on technology. IDIA is part of a consortium, alongside YWCA and Aguila Library, that is working to support the local community. IDIA’s work is also part of the broader Maricopa

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