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14 | Page December 6 I ssueInformation Hub: Digital Divide in KansasOne in 10 (12.0 percent) Kansas households do not have broadband internet access. Among lowincome Kansans, those living in households making less than $20,000 annually, almost one-third (30.9 percent) do not have broadband.The Kansas Health Institute has developed this Digital Divide dashboard to provide a detailed overview of broadband and computer access across Kansas. This tool, which highlights disparities in ownership and availability, helps communities target efforts to close the digital divide.In today's increasingly digital world, internet access is vital for education, employment and health care. As technology continues to play an essential role in accessing these services, it becomes critical to ensure that individuals have adequate access to both digital devices and reliable internet connectivity.However, the digital divide %u2014 the gap between those with sufficient access to these technologies and those without %u2014 remains a significant challenge, particularly in rural communities.READ MORE