When Rafael Z. found himself with extra time on his hands, he knew that volunteering would be a fulfilling way to spend it. The San Francisco native has worked a... read more →
Photo: A screenshot from one of CTN Instructor Paolo Banzon's virtual classes With the pandemic shifting the focus of most employment to the virtual space, it has become imperative for... read more →
At the beginning of 2021, the CTN staff was cautiously optimistic about what the year might hold. In many ways, the availability of vaccines — along with continued mask-wearing and... read more →
YOUR GIFT FOSTERS CONNECTION! With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are preparing to reunite with loved ones and gather with friends. But for older... read more →
“Everything is going digital. If we can help the older generation get comfortable and familiar in the digital world, they will be able to connect with the younger generation,” says... read more →
Recently, the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) added two new terms to its growing glossary: broadband equity and the digital divide. While such terms may seem self-explanatory to those involved... read more →
“I really hope that whatever I learn, I can use it to the best of my abilities to help other people learn too,” says CTN learner Enil J Claros. Originally... read more →
Today we are excited to highlight the CTA Foundation, one of CTN’s longtime funding partners. Affiliated with the Consumer Technology Association, the foundation links seniors and people with disabilities with... read more →
“Every time I start working with the older adults, I feel like I'm shortening the gap between our generation and theirs,” says volunteer digital coach Hanyang Xu. Originally from China,... read more →
For a moment, imagine being a senior who has limited to no prior experience using technology. Maybe you’ve used a desktop computer at a community center, or maybe you know... read more →