@SFTechCouncil

...building government, business, and nonprofit collaboration to advance #DigitalInclusion for #OlderAdults and people with #Disabilities.

 San Francisco
sftechcouncil.org/
Joined November 2019
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Thanks to all of our partners for their work in putting SF Tech Council on the map! @commtechnetwork @SelfHelpElderly @MettaFund @SFPublicLibrary @SFHumanServices @lscott @techXorg @CITRISPolicyLab bit.ly/49zqeSB

How a small group is closing SF’s digital divide

SF Tech Council collaborates to get seniors online.

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Thank you @cordeliadillon for the best #DigitalAccessibility presentation ever! @CTN @SFPL @CurrySrCenter Watch it now! bit.ly/3OBvYBm
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Congrats!
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The Arc SF’s goal is the same as it has been for more than 70 years: to help its disabled clients live engaged lives. sfexaminer.com/news/the-city…

The Arc SF keeps disabled adults included, engaged

Raising funding to serve waitlist is a challenge

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Empowering through tech: With initiatives like tech-support pop-ups and health app training, the SF Tech Council helps seniors and people with disabilities in SF use technology to stay connected, access healthcare, and share their voices. 🌟#DigitalEquity bit.ly/49zqeSB

How a small group is closing SF’s digital divide

SF Tech Council collaborates to get seniors online.

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Thank you @SFTechCouncil for hosting the Digital Equity Summit today and featuring the “Libraries/Community Anchor Institutions” panel. It was an honor for @SFPublicLibrary to share the stage with our dear @sccld and @oaklibrary colleagues. 📚📚📚 #CollectiveImpact #DigitalEquity
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DYK that people over 55 are 3x as likely to start successful companies than their 30-year-old peers? This 10-week Kickstart Your Business @ 50+ program will help you get started. Next session begins August 19. APPLY today: blissen.io @sfoewd
Text: Are you 50+? Have a business idea? Live in SF? Image: Mixed group of 10 older adults who have completed the Kickstart program hanging out with each other.

ALT Text: Are you 50+? Have a business idea? Live in SF? Image: Mixed group of 10 older adults who have completed the Kickstart program hanging out with each other.

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Over 50? Ready to Kickstart your own business? If you live in San Francisco, now is the time! This 10-week online program will guide you through the process of getting your business idea launched. Next session begins on August 19. Apply now: blissen.io @sfoewd
Text: What is your business idea? Kickstart your Business at 50 plus. Image: an older adult male standing in front of his restaurant

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Enjoying #OnAging2024 with @stefanoselorio at the AI, Aging, and Equity Summit
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We're at #ASA2024! Check out our work in Connecting Bay Area Seniors and Disabled Adults comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos…

Connecting Bay Area Seniors and Disabled Adults to ‘Devices They Need’ | Comcast Corporation

Karla Suomala of the San Francisco Tech Council discusses digital equity efforts for older adults and people with disabilities, including access to devices and technology options.

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The work of @SFTechCouncil was highlighted by Comcast Newsmakers at #NetInclusion24. comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos…

Connecting Bay Area Seniors and Disabled Adults to ‘Devices They Need’ | Comcast Corporation

Karla Suomala of the San Francisco Tech Council discusses digital equity efforts for older adults and people with disabilities, including access to devices and technology options.

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We're going to be @ASAging next week! You can find us at these events: +AI, Aging, & Equity Summit, 3/25, 8:30-10:30 AM +Kickstart Your Business at 50+ Entrepreneurship Program, 3/27, 12:45-1:15 PM +The Missing Link: Digital Health Navigators for Older Adults, 3/28, 9:30-10am
On Tech @ On Aging_image of older adult man with child_smiling and looking at a tablet device_SF Tech Council

ALT On Tech @ On Aging_image of older adult man with child_smiling and looking at a tablet device_SF Tech Council

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Together, seniors and people with disabilities represent nearly 1 in 3 SF residents. They are at much higher risk of being on the wrong side of the digital divide. We can change that. bit.ly/DigEquity4SF @jilltucker @jesssmflores @lakitalki @kharijohnson @WIRED
Fact: Seniors love tech. Check out SF's first ever Digital Equity Plan for older adults and people with disabilities.

ALT Fact: Seniors love tech. Check out SF's first ever Digital Equity Plan for older adults and people with disabilities.

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San Francisco has a brand new, first-ever Digital Equity Plan for Older Adults & People with Disabilities. Check it out: bit.ly/DigEquity4SF @SFAAFBCoalition @btwcsc @net4allnow
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San Francisco has a brand new, first-ever Digital Equity Plan for Older Adults & People with Disabilities. Check it out: bit.ly/DigEquity4SF @sfciti @lscott @sfchronicle @MSFTnews
It's San Francisco. We're all online, right?! Read the Plan. Hint: go to pp. 8-9.

ALT It's San Francisco. We're all online, right?! Read the Plan. Hint: go to pp. 8-9.

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San Francisco has a brand new, first-ever Digital Equity Plan for Older Adults & People with Disabilities. Check it out: bit.ly/DigEquity4SF @TheArcSF @lighthouse_sf @ILRCSF @sdaction1 @sfmohcd @CurrySrCenter @FeltonInstitute
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Check out San Francisco's first-ever Digital Equity Plan for Older Adults and People with Disabilities: bit.ly/DigEquity4SF @sfchronicle @SFPublicLibrary @SelfHelpElderly @CADeptTech @AARPCA @SFHumanServices @CalAging @SfDignityFund @MettaFund
FAST FACT: Older adults love tech. "We've got a large monolingual Cantonese-speaking community that absolutely adores and loves the volunteer tech person who comes. Golden Gate Senior Services

ALT FAST FACT: Older adults love tech. "We've got a large monolingual Cantonese-speaking community that absolutely adores and loves the volunteer tech person who comes. Golden Gate Senior Services

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San Francisco has a brand new, first-ever Digital Equity Plan for Older Adults & People with Disabilities. Check it out: bit.ly/DigEquity4SF @MettaFund @CalAging @sfmohcd @SFHumanServices @CADeptTech @CLCtweets @sfgov @Scott_Wiener
Digital Equity for Older Adults and Adults with disabilities. We've got a plan.

ALT Digital Equity for Older Adults and Adults with disabilities. We've got a plan.

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SF Tech Council retweeted
BridgingApps@BridgingApps9 Jan 2024
Thank you @CBSNews' Willie James Inman for highlighting BridgingApps #DigitalNavigator Walter Prescher and his critical work getting people connected to the #AffordableConnectivityProgram. @netinclusion @eastersealshou @EasterSeals @Comcast #ACP cbsnews.com/news/affordable-…

Millions could lose affordable access to internet service with FCC program set to run out of funds

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel urged Congress to provide $6 billion dollars in funding to continue running the Affordable Connectivity Program for the rest of the year.

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What makes community-based digital equity events so successful? Great partners and volunteers! Check out our recent Tech Support Popup/ACP Enrollment Event at Mission YMCA in December. @ymcasf @commtechnetwork @FACES4Future @comcast @CLCtweets @ConardHouseSF
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And we’re live! 🌉 SF Tech Council had a fantastic time talking DJ Ken Ken on AM 1400 (Sing Tao Chinese Radio) 🎧 this week about digital equity! We're thrilled to connect with SF's vibrant Chinese community (83% listen to Sing Tao). #DigitalEquity #SingTaoRadio
Andrew Broderick, SF Tech Council, in the Sing Tao radio studio with DJ Ken Ken

ALT Andrew Broderick, SF Tech Council, in the Sing Tao radio studio with DJ Ken Ken

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