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2023 AARP Community Challenge Grantee
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Digital Connections
└ Digital navigation skills
└ Digital navigation skills
In this intergenerational project, high school students will build leadership skills by teaching basic computer skills to older rural residents.
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Reno, NV
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: This project will expand technology classes in both English and Spanish for older adults to bridge the digital divide. Existing digital literacy classes had reached capacity, indicating high demand for the service.
El Dorado, AR
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: Volunteers will teach a series of digital and financial literacy classes tailored to older adults. Two classes will specifically serve older veterans and people with disabilities, focusing on online tools and resources that benefit them.
Jersey City, NJ
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2021
Project Category: Digital navigation skills
Description: The Jersey City Housing Authority aimed to use technology to reduce social isolation and improve community connections at one of its age-restricted public housing complexes. The Authority a created a computer lab onsite, outfitting the space with desktop computers and a printer. To help residents use the technology, they Authority worked with partners to host one-on-one and small group digital literacy training in Spanish and English. Topics included computer and internet basics, email and digital art and design. Additionally, the Authority installed voice-activated smart home devices in individual apartments. Since introducing the new technology, the Authority has also worked to ensure residents have access to reliable broadband internet service.
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AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024
Project Category: HomeFit Modifications
Description: Volunteers will provide home modifications and repairs for low-income older adults and people with disabilities, including those with vision loss. Upgrades will make older homes safe and accessible, allowing residents to age in place.
Hazard, KY
AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022
Project Category: Addressing community health
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