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older adult Digital equity initiative

hamv's mission:

To provide ongoing technology training assistance to increase the confidence and competence of Older Adults in accessing essential services online (telemedicine and other support services) and enrichment opportunities (education, social interaction etc.).

Click here to download the full Digital Equity Initiative plan.

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Announcing a New Program

Call your COA for more information:

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Tisbury: 508-696-4205

Up-Island: 508-693-2896

Edgartown: 508-627-4368

Oak Bluffs: 508.693-4509

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A cross-island program where Older Adults can request technology assistance on-demand.  The Tech Pro can answer questions over the phone and/or meet you at your home or any place of your choosing.  Download rack card

Our Coalition Members:

  • Consumer Activists

  • Councils on Aging

  • HAMV

  • Martha's Vineyard High School

  • Martha’s Vineyard Libraries

  • NAACP

  • YMCA

Looking for assistance in using your cell phone, tablet or computer?
Drop by your local library and sign up for 1 on 1 assistance.

Affordable Connectivity Program

A Federal Government and Xfinity program whereby qualifying Older Adults and Tribal Community members may qualify for up to $30 off their monthly Internet service bill.  For more click here.

Older Adults, need your tablet or laptop repaired?
Not certain what the problem is or if it is worth it to repair?
Visit West Tisbury and Aquinnah library and they can help you arrange a diagnostic review and provide you with options for next steps, brought to you by the Older Adult Digital Equity Coalition 

Older Adult Technology Training Assistance Vision 

Purpose:

  • To provide ongoing technology training assistance to increase the confidence and competence of Older Adults in accessing essential services online (telemedicine and other support services) and enrichment opportunities (education, social interaction etc.).

Objective:

  • ​To strengthen, expand, and scale the existing technology assistance resources provided to Older Adults ( via MV libraries, YMCA, COAs)

Goal:

  • To provide 1-on-1 technology training assistance to any Older Adult who wants it when they want it (cell phones, tablets, laptops, computers)

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