Digital inclusion and social media through an EDIB lens.
Event information
Session 1, Building Belonging Online: Digital Inclusion & Social Media through an EDIB Lens
Date: 16 September 2025
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This event will be delivered online. A joining link will be sent out by email in advance.
Webinar Objectives
Participants will:
Understand what digital inclusion means in the context of EDIB.
Recognise common barriers to equitable participation on social media.
Explore inclusive communication and representation practices online.
Gain tools to make social media more accessible, inclusive, and engaging.
Course Outline
Why Digital Inclusion Matters: Explore how digital exclusion impacts engagement and learn why inclusive social media is essential for equitable communication and outreach.
Representation & Visibility on Social Media: Understand what inclusive content looks like, how to make it accessible, and what barriers may prevent your messages from reaching everyone.
Accessibility & Inclusivity Best Practice & Tips: Learn how to co-create content with diverse communities, plan inclusive campaigns, and build trust through authentic storytelling.
Measuring Impact: Discover practical steps for improving your social media inclusivity, and how to evaluate what’s working—and what still needs attention.
This event is fully funded for VCSE groups & organisations in Gloucestershire.