Every adult deserves access to the digital support that drives economic growth. Your contribution helps us provide free computer and AI training to remove barriers and create opportunities for adults across South Suburban Cook County. View the Cook County Digital Equity Map to see how our communities are progressing.
Beyond Boundaries Without Measures NFP (EIN: 85-3244127) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in Illinois. Your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
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Your partnership funds the only free, in-person computer and AI training lab in South Suburban Cook County, delivering real economic outcomes for adults who need it most, one class at a time. All packages are flexible and customizable to fit your organization's objectives and budget. Tell us your goals, whether that's brand visibility, workforce pipeline, employee engagement, or something else, and we'll build a plan around what matters most to your organization.
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The Digital Equity Act (DEA) was part of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), allocating $2.75 billion nationwide to help states and nonprofits close digital divides in broadband access, devices, and skills training.
The Department of Commerce (through NTIA) abruptly halted or “paused” the disbursement of these funds on May 9, 2025, citing administrative and oversight issues. This decision froze all pending state implementation grants, including programs already approved or awaiting contract execution:
Those hit the hardest include:
According to the Illinois Digital Equity Plan, over 40% of adults (ages 18–30) in Cook County report low to moderate digital literacy — limiting access to higher-wage digital economy jobs.
The most significant barriers cited:
Post-pandemic studies show that students from disconnected households were 2.6× more likely to fall behind academically and 3× less likely to enroll in workforce programs or college.
The Illinois Broadband Lab estimates that bridging this divide could add $1.6 billion annually in economic productivity to the Chicago metro region.
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