Addressing the Digital Divide Among Older Adults: Mass. Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021

Host Organization: The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) Program: Access Technology Training Program Description: The Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired launched the Access Technology Training program in...

Addressing the Digital Divide Among Older Adults: Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021

Host Organization: Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Program: Tech Support Coach Volunteer Program Description: Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) developed the Tech Support Coach Volunteer Program during the pandemic in response to clients’ requests...

Addressing the Digital Divide Among Older Adults: Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021

Host Organization: Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE)-Boston Program: CitySites and Digital Dividends Program Description: Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (LBFE)-Boston has been serving low-income older adults in Boston since 1979 by providing social...

Age-Friendly Winter Spaces: Ideas for Municipalities to Embrace Winter (Guide)

by James Fuccione | Dec 14, 2020

Through grant funding, collaboration, and technical support, communities across Massachusetts have an opportunity to support residents of all ages in remaining physically active and socially engaged this winter. See this new guide outlining potential strategies for...

Building Inclusive Communities: A Guidebook for Advancing Health Equity in the MetroWest Region

by James Fuccione | Mar 5, 2020

While the title and geographic scope of the foundation’s work resides in the MetroWest region, the definitions, data and tools available in this resource can be used by any community. It should also draw special interest from Age- and Dementia Friendly stakeholders...