MHAC Adds New Webpage Focused on Digital Equity and Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Oct 13, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Alongside the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Technology Subcommittee of the Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative added a new webpage with an evolving list of resources aimed at addressing digital...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Mass Cultural Council, Adira Foundation, IT Grant Program

by James Fuccione | Sep 29, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to pass along the following grant opportunities that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly community efforts. You can see previous posts about funding opportunities here. Mass Cultural Council –...

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...