Massachusetts Technology Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging
We convene quarterly to share promising practices and encourage open dialogue between members to advance digital equity for older adults.
Our Purpose
As the Taskforce’s Technology Subcommittee, we provide communities and organizations with a common space to share ideas, collaboratively address the digital divide for older adults, and promote equitable and meaningful access to technology. Hosted by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative, we bring together cross-sector partners from private, public, and nonprofit sectors in a series of quarterly convenings.
Our Work
Community Resource Guide
We published a resource guide for communities looking to start or strengthen technology access and programming for older adults.
Advocacy
We released a letter advocating for older adults to be included in policy discussions regarding the digital divide and spoke at an event promoting technology as a social determinant of health.
Resources
Connecting Communities Through Digital Equity: An Action Plan for State, Community, and Private and Institutional Partners
Digital Equity Information: Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
Case Study: Northampton Senior Services Tech Loan and Training Program
Case Study: Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (Boston) Digital Dividends Program
Case Study: Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services Tech Support Coach Volunteer Program
Case Study: Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Access Technology Training Program