WHO WE ARE
LGBT Tech is a diverse team of experts from multiple backgrounds that belong to the LGBTQIA+ community. Grounded in empirical research, we develop programs and resources that support LGBTQ+ communities and work to educate organizations and policy makers on the unique needs LGBTQ+ individuals face when it comes to tech.
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Our work
RESEARCH
LGBT Tech works to conduct research about LGBTQ+ individuals' adoption, use, trends, challenges and benefits around technology. Our research in combination with others conducting research about LGBTQ+ communities and technology is used to inform our education, resources and programs.
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Latest
2023-05-01
LGBT Tech Signs Diverse Coalition Letter to NTIA to ensure that BEAD funding is used equitably
The letter encourages the promotion of Digital Readiness Training, to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), engage multicultural stakeholders, and monitor and evaluate program outcomes
Policy Education
With a focus in the United States, LGBT Tech works at the national, state, and grassroots level on programs and policy informed by research.
Resources
Recognizing the need to better understand the role of technology in LGBTQ+ lives, LGBT Tech starts with research to create important resources for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Encryption: Essential for LGBTQ+ Communities
Encryption
One Sheet
Programs
Our work isn't all educational or academic. The work we do through our PowerOn and PATHS programs help inspire and create tangible change for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
PowerOn is a first-of-a-kind program that distributes technology to homeless, isolated, and disadvantaged LGBTQ+ individuals across the country through our network of LGBTQ+ grantee organizations.
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PATHS is a program to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ youth and young adults interested in careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) fields through storytelling by current LGBTQ+ STEAM professionals.
XR LGBT is a new program that explores the relationship between developing technologies in extended reality, augmented reality, and virtual reality and the LGBTQ+ community.
Coalitions
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FCC Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee
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State Model Code subcommittee
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Removing Barriers to Broadband Deployment subcommittee
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North America Internet Society Net Neutrality Experts Roundtable
Blog Updates
Press Coverage
See more of LGBT Tech's Work
Want to learn more about the work LGBT Tech's does each day for our LGBTQ+ community? Please take a look at our press coverage.