Rosalina was first introduced to computers when she worked as a paraeducator in the school district, where she was employed for 29 years before retiring. Two years ago, Rosalina moved... read more →
Peninsula Family Service, a nonprofit based out of San Mateo County, is changing the lives of everyone from infants to older adults. The organization provides a wide range of comprehensive... read more →
At Community Tech Network, we recognize the benefits that technology can have on the lives of older adults. However, as we work to help the aging community get online, we’ve... read more →
The Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, is a program funded by the federal government that offers low-income households discounts on their monthly internet bills. You can receive up to $30... read more →
Digital Navigators are crucial players in the field of digital equity. Navigators work within their own communities as trusted resources who can help people get online, obtain home internet, and... read more →
The digital divide is a complex issue, and bridging it requires collaboration across sectors. Recognizing this, the San Francisco Tech Council was born. The SF Tech Council unites leaders from... read more →
As global awareness of the need for connectivity has steadily increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Tech Network has experienced an unprecedented amount of growth. In 2022 alone, we worked... read more →
Despite the fact that the internet is used for just about everything in today’s society, 42 million Americans are still offline. One group in particular has been especially left behind... read more →
The digital divide is a complex subject. Earlier this year, we launched a Digital Mythbusting series, in which we dispel common misconceptions related to digital equity. Part one discussed... read more →
More than 1 in 3 (38%) of adults living with a disability in the United States do not own a computer. Meanwhile, government statistics (PDF) show that “83.4 percent of... read more →