Community Archives - San Antonio Tech Bloc

TECH BLOC DIGITAL CAMPFIRE EVENT RAISES $40,000 FOR SAISD FAMILIES

by SA Tech Bloc | Apr 27, 2020 | Community

Tech Bloc succeeded in raising more than $40,000 to help 150 San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) families gain free internet access for distance learning. Our digital campfire meetup April 21st featured community stakeholders such as Mayor Ron Nirenberg,...

ADVOCATING FOR E-SCOOTERS IN SA!

by SA Tech Bloc | Sep 12, 2018 | Community

Hello Tech Bloc! Wanted to drop in with a brief update on our ongoing efforts to structure and advocate for e-scooter regulations that are innovation and industry friendly while balancing public safety needs and concerns. In plain English, we think they are a fabulous...

WHAT WE CAN DO TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY

by SA Tech Bloc | Aug 30, 2017 | Community

Tech Bloc values our members because you shown up when it matters and now during this horrible tragedy that Hurricane Harvey has caused, we want to hear from you what you are doing to help support those in need. Whether it’s volunteering at the local San Antonio...

CAN SAN ANTONIO BRIDGE THE ‘DIGITAL DIVIDE’?

by SA Tech Bloc | May 4, 2017 | Community

One in four San Antonio households do not have access to the internet. Low-income and rural communities are more prone to suffer from the “digital divide” — a disparity in access to technology and the internet — which exacerbates economic, social and...