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See our calendar for more details about upcoming events. Find it on our website and blog! |
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"Keep Us Connected" Campaign: Part 2
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Two years ago, CLC helped organize an effective campaign to ensure that the City continued to support accessible computers and training when a nearly $8 million federal BTOP grant ended. With support from the Mayor and Board of Supervisors, $1.4 million was set aside to continue the program for at least 2 more years. But the gap seems to be widening and several important components did not receive on-going funding. So Part 2 of the "Keep Us Connected" Campaign will focus on improving access and learning.
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Key Campaign Goals to "Keep Us Connected"
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This year's request starts with several items that were not funded two years ago.
- Hire more computer trainers, tutors and volunteer coordinators, a majority of whom would be seniors and adults with disabilities.
- Increase the number of bi-lingual trainers and tutors and those with experience with assistive technology to better reach those with loss of vision, hearing, dexterity or other disabilities.
- Strengthen the ability to measure and report outcomes.
- Provide small amounts of funding to active lab sites to cover program costs like paper, ink cartridges and replace mice, modems and other small items as needed.
- Offer assistance to individuals to use and to maintain their own equipment through regular Tech Support events in different neighborhoods and through roving "Help Desks".
- Provide on-going staff support to the newly formed community-based Tech Council, creating a public/private partnership to raise additional resources and improving collaboration to close the digital divide in San Francisco.
Watch for a special Campaign Newsletter coming soon and be sure visit Facebook and "like" the Keep Us Connected Campaign.
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Work To Help Our Neighbors Make Ends Meet
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Free MUNI - Seniors & People with Disability
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Thanks to a year of advocacy, low and moderate income seniors and people with disabilities will be able to ride MUNI for free! The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) voted unanimously on January 20 to approve this program. We applaude Tom Nolan and the members of the SFMTA for their efforts to reach this historic decision. Free MUNI will begin March 1 and to participate, you must register!
Find out more and apply online at:
http://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/transit/fares-passes/free-muni
or pick up an application in the Senior and Disability Action/Community Living Campaign office at 1360 Mission Street, Suite 400.
Thanks to lead organizers Senior and Disability Action and Chinatown Community Development Center, with support from the Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly, California Alliance of Retired Americans, Bayview Hunters Point Senior Services, Housing Rights Committee, Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco, POWER/Causa Justa:Just Cause, Family Services Agency/Felton Institute, Canon Kip, Community Living Campaign, IHSS Consortium and more.
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Dementia Awareness & Caregiving for LGBT Older Adults from Diverse Communities
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Preparing for the Changing Horizon is the title of this educational conference for LGBTolder adult caregivers, their care receivers with cognitive challenges, family and friends, as well as healthcare/social service providers and policy makers. Friday, February 20, 8:30 to 4:00, State Building, 455 Golden Gate Avenue. Cost is $20 with lunch included. Scholarships are available. To register for the conference or for questions, contact Michelle at 415.728.0195 or email [email protected]. Or register online.
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Cyber-Seniors Documentary Now Available
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Cyber-Seniors is a heart-warming and funny documentary about seniors learning about computers from young mentors (who learn new things as well). You can now purchase the DVD or watch through video on demand from iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and other sites.
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Upcoming Computer Classes
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Take the Mystery Out of Digital Photos
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Point, Shoot, Show: Camera to Computers
Learn how to shoot a photo, put it on a computer, print it immediately
(and walk away with your photo)
Friday, February 20, 11 to 1, IT Bookman Community Center - 446 Randolph St Thursday, February 26, TBD, Boeddeker Park, 295 Eddy Street |
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360 Valencia Street Computer Lab Free computer classes and one-on-one assistance continues at 360 Valencia on Mondays starting at 9:00 a.m. This month's classes include:
- eCards: Just in Time for Valentine's Day- February 9, 1:00 to 3:00
- HELP! with your phone or tablet with Bethany / Monday Meet-Up Lunch - February 23, 10:00 to 3:00
Presentations On The Road Join us this month for a lively array of free presentations on collecting, cellphones & tablets, Pinterest and assistive technology. For information about these and other hands-on presentations, contact Judy Auda at 415-826-3194 or [email protected]
Regular CLC-Supported Computer Labs - CLC sends tutors and trainers to senior and community centers around the City as part of the San Francisco Connected program.
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