Community Tech Network Community Tech Network
Transforming Lives Through Digital Equity. DONATE
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission & Values
    • Annual Report
    • Our Impact
    • CTN History
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Partners
    • Funders
    • Jobs
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Capacity Building
    • Direct Services
  • Impact Stories
    • Videos
    • Case Studies
      • San Francisco Responds to COVID-19 (PDF)
      • The Pandemic Pivot (PDF)
    • Newsletters
    • CTN In the News
    • Spotlight Stories
      • Volunteer Spotlights
      • Learner Spotlights
      • Partner Spotlights
      • Funder Spotlights
      • Staff Spotlights
    • CTN Advocacy
    • Sign up for CTN eNews
  • PARTNER WITH US
  • Volunteer
    • Become a Digital Coach
    • Volunteer Heroes
    • Application
  • Resources
    • Request a Digital Coach
    • Training Schedule
    • SF Connected Calendar
    • Affordable Connectivity Program
  • Donate
Community Tech Network Community Tech Network
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission & Values
    • Annual Report
    • Our Impact
    • CTN History
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Partners
    • Funders
    • Jobs
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Capacity Building
    • Direct Services
  • Impact Stories
    • Videos
    • Case Studies
      • San Francisco Responds to COVID-19 (PDF)
      • The Pandemic Pivot (PDF)
    • Newsletters
    • CTN In the News
    • Spotlight Stories
      • Volunteer Spotlights
      • Learner Spotlights
      • Partner Spotlights
      • Funder Spotlights
      • Staff Spotlights
    • CTN Advocacy
    • Sign up for CTN eNews
  • PARTNER WITH US
  • Volunteer
    • Become a Digital Coach
    • Volunteer Heroes
    • Application
  • Resources
    • Request a Digital Coach
    • Training Schedule
    • SF Connected Calendar
    • Affordable Connectivity Program
  • Donate
Sep 30
Carlos training a Sourcewise senior at Yu-Ai-Kai

Distributing Devices with Sourcewise

  • September 30, 2021
  • General, Partner Spotlights

In April, CTN began partnering with Sourcewise to provide over 400 seniors with Google Home speakers. This technology allows users to make calls, play music, request reminders, or receive news updates entirely by voice. For those who may have trouble navigating or viewing a screen, the speaker offers a convenient alternative way of accessing the benefits of the internet.

Recently, CTN staff joined Sourcewise staff to distribute speakers to seniors at the Yu-Ai-Kai. Located in San Jose, Yu-Ai-Kai is a senior community center that promotes healthy aging while embracing Japanese American tradition.

Though initially unsure what to expect, we ended up having 16 seniors join us at the event. Nearly all seniors who showed up were able to go home with their configured device along with a training manual. Recipients were eager to use the new device, and CTN digital literacy instructors Carlos and Jannette took time to explain how it works to ensure the success of every user.

Here’s what Keri Vogtmann, digital inclusion program manager at Sourcewise, had to say about working with CTN:

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with the CTN team for the last few months. They treat clients with care and dignity as they teach the clients how to use today’s technology. We recently hosted an event where CTN staff were there to recruit and train clients on how to use Google Home Smart Speakers as part of Sourcewise’s Digital Inclusion program. They are very welcoming and inviting to everyone. They establish an environment where clients feel safe as they navigate technology — and for many, it’s new territory. They have also been especially helpful in supporting the management of the program. We appreciate their can-do attitude and most of all, their support of our clients.”

CTN is equally appreciative of Sourcewise’s partnership on the Google Home speakers project. We are excited to find new ways for seniors to interact with technology and look forward to working with Sourcewise in the future.

Related

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Pinterest
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • E-Mail

Related Posts

  • Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks Visits CTN and Hamilton FamiliesMay 12, 2022
  • Older Americans Month: Seniors’ Lack of Internet Access and the Resulting Public Health CrisisMay 10, 2022
  • Connecting Generations with Digital Literacy Pioneer Tobey DichterMarch 10, 2022
  • 14 Ways the Internet Improves Our LivesMarch 1, 2022

Comments are closed.

CTN Stories

  • Videos
  • Newsletters
  • CTN In the News
  • Volunteer Spotlights
  • Learner Spotlights
  • Partner Spotlights
  • Funder Spotlights
  • CTN Advocacy

Stay Connected with CTN by signing up for our email list.

This form is currently undergoing maintenance. Please try again later.

Recent Posts

  • What is Digital Redlining and How Does It Perpetuate Poverty?
  • Digital Mythbusting: Why Smartphones Are Not Enough to Bridge the Digital Divide
  • CTN Offers Digital Navigator Training to Youth Library Volunteers
  • Thank You for All Your Support in 2022! – Jan 2023
  • CTN’s Kami Griffiths Teaching Online Digital Equity Course Through NTEN!

Follow us on Facebook

This message is only visible to admins.
Problem displaying Facebook posts. Backup cache in use.
Click to show error
Error: Invalid OAuth access token - Cannot parse access token Type: OAuthException

Community Tech Network believes that access to the Internet is a human right and that those without the skills to use a computer are at risk of social and economic disadvantage.

Contact Us

San Francisco Office
1390 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102

General Questions
inquiries@communitytechnetwork.org
855-983-0318

Press
press@communitytechnetwork.org
855-983-0318 x 3636
Media Kit

Explore job opportunities with CTN

Send us a note:

©2022 Community Tech Network. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Proudly powered by WordPress Hosted by Pressable