Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks is a strong advocate for digital equity. While in California to learn more about digital equity programs in public housing and community-based organizations serving vulnerable... read more →
Today 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 this vital... read more →
“It's not about the technology. It's about what the technology can do for you,” says Tobey Dichter, founder and chief executive officer of Generations on Line. In 1996, Tobey Dichter... read more →
The internet is a near ubiquitous aspect of modern life — making it easy to take for granted all the skills, tools, opportunities, and benefits that it provides. In celebration... read more →
When we say the phrase “digital divide,” we often think of its immediate implication: that some people lack access to the internet. Yet it’s important to think of technology in... read more →
Photo: Josie receives gift of appreciation from her Russian-speaking Home Connect learners. From teaching youth in Russia to teaching older adults in the Bay Area, Josie Boyle followed an eclectic... read more →
Learning tech skills can be difficult for any newcomer, but its challenges are exacerbated for those who lack stability. Imagine, for example, trying to access accounts without a long-term phone... read more →
Photo: San Francisco's Downtown Senior Center team San Francisco’s Downtown Senior Center serves as a hub for activities and social connections for countless older adults. For nearly a decade, the... read more →
Photo: A screenshot from one of CTN Instructor Paolo Banzon's virtual classes With the pandemic shifting the focus of most employment to the virtual space, it has become imperative for... read more →
“Everything is going digital. If we can help the older generation get comfortable and familiar in the digital world, they will be able to connect with the younger generation,” says... read more →