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.).
Our Coalition Members:
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Consumer Activists
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Councils on Aging
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HAMV
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Martha's Vineyard High School
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Martha’s Vineyard Libraries
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NAACP
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YMCA
Coalition Meeting Overviews
Need Tech Help? The Call a Tech Pro! Pilot Program is grant funded and free to users. Sign up at any island Council on Aging for in-home IT support.
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Check out our IT Support Directory for additional technology resources for Older Adults!
Older Adult Technology Training Assistance Vision
Purpose:
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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:
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​To strengthen, expand, and scale the existing technology assistance resources provided to Older Adults ( via MV libraries, YMCA, COAs)
Goal:
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To provide 1-on-1 technology training assistance to any Older Adult who wants it when they want it (cell phones, tablets, laptops, computers)