Older persons face digital exclusion despite enthusiasm for new technology, Australian study finds
Older people in Australia are on the whole enthusiastic about embracing new technology, but continue to be digitally excluded because service providers and the larger community exclude them from the digital experience, a new report by YourLink and PwC has…
University of Kansas researchers implement digital literacy programme designed for low-income, minority senior citizens
Researchers at Kansas University’s Center for Digital Inclusion have implemented a digital literacy programme designed specifically for low-income, minority senior citizens. Often the target of online disinformation and scams, this group stands to benefit the most from digital literacy skills…
‘Smart homes’ to help older persons acquire digital skills in the UK
A number of ‘smart homes’ enabling older people to improve their digital skills through peer-to-peer training will be established in West Essex, UK. Led by Uttlesford Council for Voluntary Service, the scheme identifies older people who will become ‘digital boomers’,…
Digital technology forum just for seniors in Châteaubriant, France
In mid-November 2018, the Agricultural Mutual Assistance Association of Loire-Atlantique Department in France organized a forum to provide seniors from Châteaubriant with access to digital technologies. The main purpose of the forum was to help elderly people understand technology in…
New initiatives to support digital literacy for seniors in Singapore
The Smart Nation programme was launched by Visa and People’s Association (PA) to provide Singaporean seniors with access to digital skills training. The training curriculum was designed based on the results of the Visa Digital Inclusion Study 2018, which indicated…
Reconectados 2018 programme offers mobile technology training to Mexican seniors
Telcel and ZTE joined efforts to launch the Reconectados 2018 programme, whose main objective is to provide support to Mexican seniors to learn how to use mobile technology and access online services. In order to do this, the programme facilitates…
Generación Digital Senior programme will train Peruvian seniors to access ICT services
“Generación Digital Senior” is a programme launched by Movistar to promote digital inclusion for seniors in Peru. The initiative is expected to benefit more than 350 seniors during its pilot phase, through training related to financial education, human rights, emergency…
MedAlertHelp develops infographic about the elderly and their habits as internet users
Global Accessibility News released an article explaining some of the challenges we currently face to provide senior citizens with access to digital skills. Taking into consideration that the amount of elderly people worldwide is growing, bridging the digital divide faced…
Argentinian seniors learn about digital literacy to access financial services
The National University of Río Negro (UNRN) in Argentina launched training opportunities for seniors to improve their digital skills and learn how to handle their finances accessing banking services. The programme, called “Un click de confianza” (A click of trust),…
United Kingdom launches consultation to improve digital skills qualifications for adults
The government of United Kingdom has launched a consultation to help boost digital skills for 11.3 million adults in the country that do not have the knowledge to use technology effectively for accomplishing daily activities. The consultation took place during…
