Resources
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Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy
Digital Literacy Library
https://www.mtml.ca/
Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy, also known as MTML, is a network of organizations and individuals supporting adult literacy in the Toronto and York Region. While they do not offer an in-house digital literacy program, they offer their own directory of digital literacy resources from reputable adult literacy learning organizations for learners and practitioners.
Generations Online
Generations Online
http://www.generationsonline.org/
Generations online provides easy, fast, and free digital skills for elders. They provide device training and general digital/online skills training for both institutions that serve seniors and individual seniors and caregivers.
Cyber Seniors
Cyber Seniors: Connecting Generations
https://cyberseniors.org/about/
Cyber Seniors aims to bridge the digital divide by connecting generations through technology. They use an intergenerational approach to develop and distribute resources that allow community organizations to provide tech-training for seniors. Visit their website to learn more.
Media Smarts
Media Smarts
https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/general-information/digital-media-literacy-fundamentals/digital-literacy-fundamentals
MediaSmarts is a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization for digital and media literacy. They have an extensive library of digital literacy programs and resources for parents, teachers, and young people. The majority of their programs help young people to develop their critical media literacy skills.
City of Kitchener
Kitchener Tech Connects
https://form.kitchener.ca/csd/nps/kitchener-tech-connects
The City of Kitchener's Tech Connects program is designed to help older adults access devices and improve their digital literacy skills and they offer both tech lending and introductory courses on software and devices. Courses are offered on both an in-person and remote basis and registered program members can take out iPads and Chromebooks for 30-day lending periods.
Computers for Kids
Computers for Kids
https://cfkcanada.org/
Computers For Kids is a registered charity comprised that recycles and refurbishes hardware for youth in Windsor and Essex County. They refurbish various devices including phones, computers, and peripheral computer hardware like keyboards, computer mice, and speakers.
The Working Centre
Computer Recycling Program
https://www.theworkingcentre.org/computer-recycling/178
Swift Rural Broadband
Swift Rural Broadband
https://swiftruralbroadband.ca/
Swift Rural Broadband is a non-profit munipally-led project to improve internet connectivity in Southwestern Ontario. Swift has partnered with 20 different ISPs to bring internet connectivity to underserved communities across Southwestern Ontario. They have mapped their projects and include a toolkit for ISPs looking to submit Requests for Proposals (RFP)
First Nations Technology Council
First Nations Technology Council
https://technologycouncil.ca/
The Council is an Indigenous-led organization that approaches the digital economy through Indigenous sovereignty. They serve all First Nations in British Columbia prioritizing access to digital tools and training. They have multiple program offerings that advance students from foundational digital skills to professional level development including web development and network technician
AgingInPlace
AgingInPlace
https://aginginplace.org/
AgingInPlace is an American organization that provides an extensive resource hub with information to support seniors who wish to live in their own homes. Their resources include guides to services that provide home modifications, telehealth services, and comprehensive reviews of medical technology like hearing aids and medical alert systems. They have guides for setting up online telehealth access and how to use the online features for various healthcare devices.