THE PROJECT
ACORN Canada is an independent national organization of low- and moderate-income people with 160,000+ members in 20+ neighbourhood chapters across nine cities. ACORN’s ground-breaking research identified cost as a major barrier to digital equity that often forces low-income Canadians to choose between basic necessities and vital internet access.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Their landmark report, Barriers to Digital Equality in Canada, received coverage in several major media outlets, including the Toronto Star, and it helped dozens of community members engage directly with politicians and the media, amplifying often-excluded voices within the conversation on digital equity. It is frequently referenced even today when speaking of the digital divide in urban centres.
RELATED LINKS
- Visit ACORN’s website
- Read the project report: Barriers to Digital Equality in Canada
