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INDIGital
https://www.indigenousfriends.org/indigital
INDIGital offers Indigenous youth and newcomers five weeks of free online learning about digital literacy, community, and empowerment. They have two different courses that match participants’ different interests and needs.
Seniors’ Digital Literacy & Wellness
https://riwc.ca/technology-mentorship-program/
RIWC’s new Digital Literacy & Wellness initiative promotes community engagement and digital inclusion. In partnership with The 519, the program provides both individual and group technical skills training workshops directed towards 2SLGBTQ+ older adults.
ABC Internet Matters
https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/internet-matters/
ABC Life Literacy Canada is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen organizations that promote adult learning. The ABC Internet Matters program consists of a free workbook and downloadable resources to help new internet users learn how to use the internet. The program assists adult and senior Canadians with developing a basic understanding of what the internet is, how to access it, and how to stay safe online.
Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
http://www.advocacycentreelderly.org/index.php
The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is a specialty community legal clinic that was established to provide a range of legal services to low-income seniors in Ontario. The legal services include advice and representation to individual and group clients, public legal education, law reform and community development activities. ACE serves people 60 years of age and over in the Greater Toronto Area, and may also provide services to seniors outside of Toronto if the case is of significance to the seniors' community. ACE also works with the local community clinics across the province to provide legal services to seniors living in these other locations. They offer both direct legal services and a directory of resources on seniors' rights, fraud prevention, and financial advice among others.
Tech Help (West Grey Public Library)
https://www.westgreylibrary.com/programs-events/tech-help
West Grey Library (Durham Branch) offers Tech Help appointments every Tuesday between 5pm-7pm. Sessions are 30 minutes over the phone.
Toronto Public Library
Computer & Library Training, Wi-Fi Hotspot (Toronto Public Library)
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes/categories/computers-library-training.jsp
Computer & Library Training - The Toronto Library offers in-person computer classes that focus on Microsoft Office, computer basics, and digital design.Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending - Wi-Fi hotspots are available to be lent out to those who do not have internet a
Imagine Space and Labs, Digitization Lab Tour (Ottawa Public Library)
https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program?f%5B0%5D=field_category%3A1790
Imagine Space and Labs - Spaces are designed for exploration and discovery through the various resources and equipment provided. Includes Digitalization Lab, Imagine Space, Music editing and VHS conversion stations (Cumberland Branch), and Music Editing L
Mobile Hotspots, Creative & Maker Spaces (Middlesex County Public Library)
https://library.middlesex.ca/mobile-hotspots
Mobile Hotspots (Coldstream, Delaware, Dorchester, Glencoe, Lucan, Melbourne, Newbury, Parkhill, Strathroy, Wardsville Branch) - The mobile hotspot offers unlimited data, with some reistrictions, and can be used with any wireless device. Can be loaned for
YMCA Northeastern Ontario
Digital Inclusion, Seniors Connection and Opportunities Hub (DISCO) (YMCA Northeastern Ontario)
https://www.caredove.com/ymcaofnortheasternontario/serviceorganization/24070/refr/search_https://www.ymcaneo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/YMCA-Community-Report-2020-2021.pdf
The Disco Hub has a focus of providing seniors with technology and technology classes. Devices such as laptops and tablets are offered to participants and staff are available to teach them how to use the devices. Workshops for internet security and learni
Digital Literacy Programs
https://helpagecanada.ca/canada/digital-literacy/
HelpAge Canada offers several Digital Literacy programs to help older Canadians connect with friends and family online and participate more fully in society. Provides programs such as Dig-IT, which is a national program that offers devices, data, technical support, and digital learning courses.