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Program:
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Technology Accessibility Program
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Phone Numbers:
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905-827-8800
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-387-7127
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Fax:
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905-827-3390
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Address:
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Main Office
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON
L6L 5M2
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Intersection:
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Bronte Rd and Speers Rd
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Location:
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Oakville (West Oakville)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri, hours vary
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Executives:
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Patricia Blakeley - Director - Community Support Services
905-827-8800 ext 2300 * pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Kelly McWilliams - CEO
905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Nicole Truman - Care Manager
905-827-8800 ext 2315 * ntruman@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
Topics include:- Tablet basics
- Internet
- Email
- Texting/Messaging
- Social media
- Video calls (FaceTime/Zoom)
- Games
- Online safety
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Fees:
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Free
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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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Area Served:
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Halton Region
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Last Updated:
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10/30/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=221527
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