Founded in 1999, the Philadelphia organisation specialises in teaching older adults about digital devices and navigating the Internet. OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) is set to expand the reach of its digital literacy programs significantly after a recent affiliation with AARP. Aging Connected, another new OATS initiative, is focusing on bringing one million older adults online by the end of 2022. For older adults who’ve never used digital devices, retired teachers serve as tech counsellors over the phone. Each state has a National Assistive Technology Act training centre for older adults and people with disabilities.

Source: The Star June 27, 2021 02:00 UTC