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For more information on our Tech Policy Agenda click here.

H. CON. RES. 96 by Eddie B. Johnson

Congress recognizes the significant achievements and contributions of African American women scientists, mathematicians, and inventors and supports the establishment of a special day to honor them.

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Digital Sisters (DS), Inc. is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization created to promote and provide technology education and enrichment for women and children who are traditioanlly underserved.

If the technology field is any indication of messages sent to women and girls research has shown that women have the least penetration in technology fields. This number decreasing by the inclusion of ethnicity and socio economic factors. Young girls are continuously sent daily messages that technology is “not for them.”

Working through enhance partnerships with community based organizations, corporations, technology centers and local schools, Digital Sisters provides assistance in closing the gender gap in technology that is plaguing single mothers. We have developed and implemented programs that promote needed life skills training and address the impact of the lack of technology skills on families. Our educational philosophy is based on a participatory and interactive learning approach.

By providing support through in and out of school activities, community outreach and professional workshops, Digital Sisters empowers women and girls which further strengthens families.

Our programs focus on the participants’ current goals; talents, abilities and interests, then begin to explore opportunities in technology. Sessions stress acquiring skills and knowledge that enhance self-confidence. Activities include hands-on experiences in the computer lab, speakers, and field trips. All programs are designed to provide technology education, increase awareness of gender equity, develop skills, to assist in personal growth, enhance learning, and to build self-esteem.

Digital Sisters' programs and services will help participants to gain knowledge that can help to combat the alienation, apathy, discrimination and non-participation in technology related environments for those who are disadvantaged.

We provide innovative programs to assist traditionally underserved communities in creative, expressive and cooperative methods of learning utilizing technology empowerment strategies. Digital Sisters provides opportunities to families and individuals that might not otherwise get assistance every single day!

In addition we provide program planning and technology curriculum development for local schools, community technology and learning centers utilizing our technology empowerment strategies.

 

     
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What do bullet proof vests, fire escapes,windshield wipers, automatic dishwasher and laser printers all have in common?

All invented by women.

Who had the original idea and patent that led to cellphone technology?

An actress named Hedy Lamarr

 

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Our mission is to ultimately focus on technology education, equity, diversity and advocacy.

Our programs, mission and goals address these issues in various ways. We believe that there is not a single solution to the overall issues but we focuss on a specific cross section.

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We are continuing our work with the Local High Schools. We are still looking for Visitors to come and talk to Senior High School students. Teachers have requested to have conflict resolution sessions, anger management and stories about the "hard road to success". If you are interested in changing the life a teenager please contact us.

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