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Older Americans Month: Seniors’ Lack of Internet Access and the

WEBToday nearly 22 million (42%) older Americans do not have broadband access at home, and Black and Latino seniors are 2.5 and 3.3 times more likely to lack …

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New Grant Announcement! The California Department of Aging’s

WEBCommunity Tech Network is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as one of three organizations to provide digital literacy training as part of the California …

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Digital Skills Training in the Midst of Health Challenges: Mary's Story

WEBDigital Skills Training in the Midst of Health Challenges: Mary’s Story. In a world increasingly defined by digital technologies, the ability to navigate the online …

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Internet Access Crucial to Older Adults' Emotional and Physical …

WEBDid you know that nearly 42% of older Americans (60+) living in the United States do not have high-speed internet at home?. In today’s digital age, access to …

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Mental Health Matters: A Free Webinar on Digital Equity and …

WEBMental Health Matters: A Free Webinar on Digital Equity and Mental Health. May 8, 2024. DigitalLIFT, General, Webinars. In today’s digital age, access to …

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CTN's CHAT Program Report: Digital Equity Recommendations for

WEBCommunity Tech Network is proud to unveil its report (PDF) on the impactful Connections, Health, Aging, and Technology (CHAT) program. This report serves as a …

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Why Digital Inclusion Matters for Healthcare

WEBDigital inclusion also fosters greater access to health information. The internet contains a massive library of health-related knowledge, which empowers …

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Benefits of Technology for Older Adults

WEBThis guide will look at the benefits of technology for seniors and how the elderly’s lives can be improved by using advanced technologies. Contents hide. 1 Let’s …

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Transforming Lives at the Downtown Senior Center

WEBPhoto: San Francisco’s Downtown Senior Center team. San Francisco’s Downtown Senior Center serves as a hub for activities and social connections for …

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Connections, Health, Aging, and Technology (CHAT): Learner …

WEBIn 2022, CTN was selected as one of three organizations to provide digital literacy as part of the California Department of Aging’s Connections, Health, Aging, and …

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14 Ways the Internet Improves Our Lives

WEBContents hide. 1 14 Benefits of the Internet and How the Internet Has Made Society Better: 1.1 Providing better access to health information and options. 1.2 …

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Connecting Seniors to Online Resources

WEBConnecting Seniors to Online Resources. Well Connected, a Covia Community Service, is a virtual community that provides activities, education, friendly conversation, and an …

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From Learner to Trainer: MJ Isabell @ Curry Center

WEBMJ Isabell is one of the third-year cohorts in Curry Senior Center’s Wellness Program, Senior Vitality. This class enables clients to better manage their health and …

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What Is Digital Redlining and How Does It Perpetuate Poverty

WEBThis discriminatory practice is known as digital redlining. The history of the term “redlining” dates back to the post-Depression era, in which policy makers literally created maps that …

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Partner Spotlight: Tech Allies 2.0

WEBCTN is excited to continue working with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly on an updated program: Tech Allies 2.0. In this program, learners will move beyond …

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Promoting Health Equity in Rural Texas with St. David’s Foundation

WEBSt. David’s Foundation is one of the largest healthcare foundations in the United States, investing over $80 million each year. Through a unique partnership with …

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Increasing Social Connection with Metta Fund

WEBOne of their primary focus areas is social connectedness — an increasingly important issue in a city where 31 percent of adults over age 65 live alone. Lacking …

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Pride in Connectivity: Breaking Down the Digital Divide in the …

WEBIn celebration of Pride month, Community Tech Network wants to shed light on an important issue affecting the LGBTQ+ community: the digital divide.

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