Digital Equity & the Aging
Shining the light on the great work of senior-serving agencies, this focus-area module will enhance your team’s ability to meet the specific needs of our nation’s aging population.
Welcome and Course Goals
Section Overview
Your Perspective
Ageism and the Problem with Generalizations
Differing Voices
Positive Aging
A Note About Language
Research
Knowledge Check
Section Overview
Brainstorm: What Are the Barriers?
What Happens When You Age?
Physical and Cognitive Factors
The Information Age: A Profound Transformation
Non-Physical Factors
Reflect: People You Know
Section Overview
The Risks of Digital Disconnection
The Benefits of Digital Connection
The Importance of Choice
The Whole Person
Reflection
Section Overview
Dismantling Perceived Limitations
Digital Immigrants & Digital Natives
Teaching Tech to Older Adults
Instructional Resources
Section Overview
Choosing a Device
Device Configuration & Accessibility
Interview: Accessibility Advocate and Tech Tutor Extraordinaire
Knowledge Check
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