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Program:
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Technology Accessibility Program and Tech Café
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Address:
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Main Office
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON
L6L 5M2
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Map
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Executives:
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Patricia Blakeley - Director - Community Support Services
905-827-8800 ext 2300 * pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
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Service Description:
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The program helps seniors to stay connected with friends and family by using technology * participants will receive individual training in their own home, once a week for three months * training is provided by volunteers * tablets are available on loan and access to the internet can be provided, if required * TAP volunteer opportunities available, apply online
Topics include:- tablet basics
- internet
- email
- texting/messaging
- social media
- video calls (FaceTime, Zoom)
- games
- online safety
Tech Cafes offer free drop-in tech help to older adults * trained volunteers provide one-on-one support to help with navigating the device, using apps, texting, sharing photos, email, internet, online safety and more * offered at 2 locations
- Burlington Tech Cafe (third Sat of the month, 11am-1pm) * The Hub, Burlington Centre, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, L7R 3N2
- Milton Tech Cafe (fourth Sat of the month, 10am-12noon) * Milton Public Library, Sherwood Branch, 6355 Main St W, Milton, L9T 7Z6
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Application:
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Referral required for some programs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults (65+) living in their own home
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services available
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