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 –...

Lifeline Awareness Week and Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Promoted by Mass. Dept. of Telecom and Cable

by James Fuccione | Sep 24, 2021 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (MDTC) is recognizing Lifeline Awareness Week by sharing important information about two federal benefit programs that are available to help keep households connected to affordable telecommunications...

MHAC Encourages Participation in MAPC’s Digital Navigator Program RFI

by James Fuccione | Aug 11, 2021 | News and Updates

In partnership with municipalities, housing authorities, nonprofits, and private entities, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is working to address issues related to the barriers to accessing and using the internet (otherwise known as the Digital Divide)...

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Available to Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Jul 14, 2021 | News and Updates

As of July 4th, over 34,000 Massachusetts households have enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative...