Planning for a future where every Hopkins community member has the digital tools, skills, and support to thrive in today’s connected world.
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What do we mean by Digital Access?
Skilled and confident use of digital tools
Internet enabled devices
Affordable broadband internet service
Quality & accessible technical support
Digital content designed for accessibility
Hopkins is building a plan to strengthen and expand digital access.
Grounded in community input and perspectives
Designed to make a meaningful positive impact on the everyday lives of community members
Created to ensure everyone can be part of our thriving Hopkins community!
This initiative arises from today's reality
Technology is an everyday essential—without it, people face barriers to jobs, services, education, and connection with friends, family, and the community.
This initiative envisions a different future
A future where digital access isn't a barrier—it's a bridge to opportunity, connection, and community participation for everyone!
Technology:
Necessary, not optional
Social Connection
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Housing & Transportation
Education & Lifelong Learning
Jobs & Financial Well- Being
Daily Tasks & Activities
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Health & Wellness
Technology:
Real life challenges
"My doctor wants me to use a patient portal, but I don't understand how to find my test results or message them."
"I need to pay my rent online now, but I'm not comfortable using the portal."
"I worry about clicking the wrong thing and getting scammed."
"Tickets for my niece's volleyball game are only available online, but it is so complicated that I will just stay home."
"I can't read the small text on government websites or navigate all the menus."
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"I want to apply for jobs online but don't know how to create a resume that works for the online job sites."
Technology: Real life impact
Individuals
Individuals struggle to achieve self-sufficiency, miss opportunities, and find themselves disconnected from community participation.
Community
Communities lose out on the full potential, energy and talent of people who could be active residents, workers, entrepreneurs, customers, and engaged participants in community life.
The Path Forward
Planning with community
Using a strategic and actionable approach
Focusing on realistic and sustainable solutions
Working collaboratively based on understanding the needs in Hopkins
Supporting digital growth
Bringing more resources and support to more places
Designing support that is easy to find and easy to use
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Developing solutions tailored just for Hopkins
Strengthening connections
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Leveraging the collaborative spirit that makes Hopkins special
Supporting all community sectors for digital success with community members
Fostering relationships focused on seamless digital access for the entire community
What we're doing now:
Listening and learning
We are currently in the community assessment phase. Beginning in June 2025, we’re gathering input from Hopkins community members to help shape a plan that builds on our community’s unique strengths and addresses the real, everyday challenges people face.
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We invite all community members to share digital experiences, challenges and ideas
Whether you are comfortable with technology or find it challenging, your perspective matters. Your input and involvement will help ensure the Hopkins digital access plan works for real people.
Send Us a Message
Leave a note
Hopkins Activity Center
33 14th Avenue North, Hopkins
Send an email
Join the Conversation
Community Input Sessions
Hopkins Activity Center
July 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
August 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
August 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Registration appreciated, but not required
952-939-1333
Community Survey
Planned for Fall, 2025
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June 17, 2025
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