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At the Aging and Disability Tech Summit,
U R Connected!
The Summit was a grand success. An estimated 625 attended some or all of the activities. Included in that number were over 170 people who volunteered to help in some way - tutoring in the CTN Computer Cafe, leading workshops, making presentations, staffing resource tables, handling registration, lunch service, translation, hospitality, disability access assistance, and more. We arranged accommodations for over 25 people needing assisted listening devices, American Sign Language, special seating, wheelchair access, special diets, Braille and big-print agendas and material, and the like.
We provided prefessional interpretation of the plenaries and workshops in Spanish, Cantonese and American Sign Language, and offered language assistance throughout the day in these languages as well Mandarin, Italian, Korean, Russian and Tagalog. |
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The plenaries were streamed live on the SFGovTV Channel and are now up with captions for all to view "on demand" at SFGovTV. You can also view them on YouTube by searching on "the aging and disability technology summit".
It was an AWESOME team of organizations and individuals who made this complex event possible. Please see the attached Event Program Book of event for a complete list of sponsors and event team members. |
Photos by Gene Cohn and Jay Martin |
 Computer Volunteer Training Community Technology Network (CTN) is hosting a great Volunteer Training on
Monday, June 11 from 1:30-4:30 -- Eastern Park Apartments 711 Eddy Street
CTN's Volunteer Training covers best practices for working with new computer users, particularly older adults and people with disabilities; important Internet safety information; and tips and tricks for using the computers in BTOP computer centers. This training is open to all CTN volunteer applicants, as well as CLC volunteers who work in BTOP locations. Please contact Kerri Shannon at kerri@ctnbayarea.org or (510) 439-0931 to RSVP. |
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San Francisco's BTOP Program Is Now on Facebook - "Like It"
 Now you can keep up with San Francisco's BTOP growing network of computer learning sites and the people who bring them to life on Facebook. Go to http://www.facebook.com/daas.btop .
And the Department of Aging and Adult Services website now has a list of all the computer  training sites coming on-line as well as links to classes as they are scheduled. The site is www.sfconnected.info. To see the list of classes, click HERE. |
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Join the CLC AIDS Walk Team
 The Community Living Campaign will once again be raising funds as a part of AIDS Walk 2012.
Pledge your support in helping Deloris reach a CLC goal of $1,000.
CLC AIDS Walk Team Site
You can also call the AIDS Walk office at (415) 615-WALK (9255). Be sure to provide our team name when registering.
Thank you for supporting AIDS Walk San Francisco and for helping put an end to this epidemic. |
Tell Us What You Know about Community Supports
Family Services Agency, in partnership with other local groups, is compiling a resource guide that will fill an essential information gap "Community Supports for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities in San Francisco Resource Guide."
We all know that many of the things that help seniors and persons with disabilities depend on come from local faith communities, neighborhood associations, community services organizations and the like. The survey will only take 5-10 minutes to complete, but will provide essential information about local opportunities such as friendly visitors, community and city social groups, grocery or medicine delivery, and other resources in the neighborhoods or across the City.
There are two different survey forms. You are welcome to fill out both forms, if they apply.
To tell about community supports that your organization provides, please click on the survey form HERE.
For residents of San Francisco to list supports they know about and think should be included in the guide, please click on survey form HERE. You can also print the forms and fill them out on paper. Paul Grant from Family Service Ag Service Agency will be at 360 Valencia Street to help (see below). Thank you for adding to this Community Resource Guide, which we believe will be helpful to a great number of San Franciscans!
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OMI Fogwalkers Take Off - And No Fog!
Are you in need of exercise? Don't want to walk alone? Come Join the OMI Fog walkers right in the OMI Neighborhood!
Meeting Time:
Every Wednesday @ 11:00
Contact:
Deloris McGee 415-585-9859
Meeting Place:
Minnie & Lovie Ward
Recreation Center
(Capital & Montana)
Sponsor: Community Living Campaign in partnership with Minnie & Lovie Ward Recreation Center.
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Wondering Why Learn about Computers? Video Has Answers
It was a team effort that helped bring this video to the screen to premier at the Aging and Disability Technology Summit. Producer Judy Auda, Videographer/Camera Paul Grant, Editor and Post Production, John Boswell, GetAVision worked double-time to bring all the pieces together just in time. And thanks to all the folks who shared their perspective and experience with us. Want to tell you story about the role of computers in your life? Contact Judy at judyauda@yahoo.com.
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Homestead Skillshare Festival
 Bay Area Community Exchange once again introduced folks to new ways to care for the earth and build community in the midst of a busy urban lifestyle with the Homestead Skillshare Festival in May.
To learn more about the Bay Area Community Exchange Exchange and one of their projects, the Timebank,  contact Mira Luna (pictured below, center) at mira@sfbace.org or call
415-410-4622. Or meet Timebank member Bethany Schwartz (at left) who earns timebank hours for conducting great trainings about how to use Skype (see classes listed below) . For more information about the skills and activities showcased at this event, go to www.bace.org . |
Around the City - Come Engage with Us 
Computer Training and Special Activities
Community Living Campaign (CLC) shows you how technology and social media are new tools to help individuals, neighbors and organizations reduce isolation and reweave community. A more detailed schedule of CLC classes and activities is always at www.CLCSocial.org
Mondays at 360 Valencia Street
Every Monday - Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Open Lab and Tutoring - Skilled staff and volunteers on-site to help you get an email address, play games, start a blog, get started with Facebook or Twitter. Everyone welcome!
Monday, June 11, 18, 25, from 10:00 to 12:30 - Learn to Shop On-line! Sani Momoh of the CTN YouthCrew will be teaching how to buy.bid.shop on-line at a very discounted price. He will show you good and reliable websites where seniors can shop, bid, and buy items of their choice at a very cheap price.
Monday, June 11 and 25 10:00 to 12:00 - Share Your Knowledge and Experience - Paul Grant of Family Service Agency will be interviewing seniors about programs and activities in their neighborhood that provide more informal support - delivered meals, friendly visiting, rides, etc. The survey only takes a few minutes and can be done on-line or on paper.
Monday, June 18 from 10:00 to 12:00 -S kype 
Learn about this great way to turn your computer into a video phone where you can talk to friends and family across the block or around the world - For Free! Learn about Skype and set up your free account on the spot. Instructor, Bethany Schwarz.
June 4 and 11 - 1:00 to 3:00 - Facebook Basics
June 18 and 25 - 1:00 to 3:00 - Facebook Intermediate
Facebook is a hugely popular on-line social networking site that allows you to make connections, share interests, and join groups. In this four part training, you will learn the basics and more and have fun checking out what everyone is talking about safely and at your own pace. Class Instructor is Rob McBride, a patient and experienced computer trainer who gets great reviews from his students. Class will be held over a period of four weeks, and students are encouraged to attend mor than one session.
Tel-Hi Neighborhood Center
660 Lombard Street 
Wednesdays, 9:00 to Noon
One on one tutoring (sign-up needed in advance) and open lab every Wednesday from 9:00 to Noon, in partnership with Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center.Sign-up on site at Ruby Gim's desk and then join CLC Connector Janis Kaempfe in the spacious lab for training.
Bethany Center
560 Capp Street
Classes and Demos re-start Thursday, June 21, 9:00 to Noon
Call Judy Auda for more information at (415) 826-3194.
Laguna Honda Hospital
1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00, in the Library
Special Outreach and Skype Demo Wednesday, June 13 - outside the bookstore Individualized Help/Instruction in the Library in partnership with Laguna Honda Activities Department. We are particularly looking for volunteers to join us on Wednesdays so we can provide everyone one-to-one assistance and be able to increase to every Wednesday. Jennifer Walsh is our lead Connector for Laguna Honda - for more information, contact her at turbo44444@aol.com.
IT Bookman Community Center - 446 Randolph Street
Tuesday afternoons - times vary
Contact Deloris McGee at 415-585-9859
Mission Neighborhood Center -382 Capp Street 
Wednesdays -10:00 to 11:30 Tutoring Classes in Spanish and English
Call Karla Jimenez for more information at 206-7750.
30th Street Senior Center - On Lok - 225 30th Street
Tuesday - 11:00 to 12:30 - Social media classes in Spanish
To learn about CLC events, or if you are interested in scheduling a "seeds of hope" computer introduction event for your own neighborhood or organization, please see www.clcsocial.org or contact Judy Auda at (415) 826-3194 or judyauda@yahoo.com. These trainings are provided, in part, with a grant from the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and the support of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services. |
  Starting this month, we will call 1360 Mission Street, 4th Floor "Home."
(415) 821-1003
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