Paperless has become one of society’s most popular buzzwords. Going shopping? Many stores now offer to email your receipt instead of printing it. Need to sign a contract? Just add... read more →
Let’s say you’re unemployed and looking for a new job. It's summertime and brutally hot outside. You walk all over town looking for a “We’re Hiring” sign, only to return... read more →
When she was a young child, Vy Toung Vo and her family moved to the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam. She has since dedicated her career to supporting Vietnamese and,... read more →
The California Department of Aging recently awarded millions of dollars to counties across the state to help bridge the digital divide for older adults (60+) and adults with disabilities (18+).... read more →
Each year, 4.2 million young people across the United States experience homelessness. Did you know that about 1 in 3 of these homeless youth live in California? Lutheran Social Services... read more →
For non-English-speaking individuals living in the United States, accessing resources can be difficult. Community Tech Network offers its services in eight languages, including Chinese (both Cantonese and Mandarin dialects).... read more →
Uhunoma Edamwen has worked to address the digital divide from every angle: as a journalist, as a researcher, and even as a federal government official. Now he’s brought his talents... read more →
Vivalon is the largest nonprofit serving older adults in Marin county, California. It offers older adults free rides and meals, as well as an array of classes. These include fitness,... read more →
“Individuals from marginalized communities that do not speak English as their primary language have to overcome two barriers — the digital literacy and the language one — to apply for... read more →
In 2022, CTN was selected as one of three organizations to provide digital literacy as part of the California Department of Aging’s Connections, Health, Aging, and Technology (CHAT) program. The... read more →