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AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/#resources
The AARP website is an active news network that provides a series of helpful articles on basic digital literacy and computer tips. In addition to digital literacy resources, AARP also published news stories relevant to older adults from all walks of life including BIPOC and queer communities.
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DigitalLearn.org

DigitalLearn.org

https://www.digitallearn.org/
DigitalLearn.org is an online hub for digital literacy support and training operated by the Public Library Association. They offer free prerecorded courses on basic digital literacy skills, such as using a computer, navigating a website, and searching. Modules are video-based with narration, typically 6 to 22 minutes long, and written in plain language.
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Senior Tech Club

Senior Tech Club

https://www.seniortechclub.com/
The Senior Tech Club is an ongoing online club where seniors learn to use their smart devices to their fullest potential. Membership is free and members gain access to a regular newsletter, an online community, and ongoing tech courses. The Senior Tech Club is founded and hosted by Don Frederiksen and focuses primarily on iPads and iPhones
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Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)

Senior Planet

https://oats.org/
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) is an AARP subsidiary that provides an online community and learning platform for seniors. Their online program, Senior Planet is a platform that allows for a blended learning experience with multimedia content, self-paced learning, and a flexible approach to when and where the learning takes place. Resources include articles, videos, interviews, and tutorials that correspond to the content in their course books. They also host a pride discussion group for 2S-LGBTQ+ older adults.
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Goodwill Industries

GFCGlobal

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/
The GFCGlobal program offers free tutorials and self-paced courses to teach essential technological skills to live and work in the 21st century. Courses and tutorials cover topics such as Microsoft Office, computer and internet basics, email, etc.
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Technology for Tomorrow

Technology for Tomorrow

https://tech4tomorrow.org/
Technology for Tomorrow is a Vermont-based non-profit organization that provides education and advocacy to empower individuals and organizations with accessible technology and digital literacy education. Many of their free online courses are geared towards older adults, though they also offer programs for other demographics looking to improve their digital literacy skills.
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SeniorNet

SeniorNet

https://seniornet.org/
SeniorNet offers resources and support for both individual tech learners and organizations. For individual older adults, SeniorNet offers networking services and events to keep seniors connected to each other in addition to tech support and connections to other resources. For senior-focused organizations, SeniorNet helps with digital capacity building and connections with discounted software and other resources. Users must make an account to access.
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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.
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The Electronic Recycling Association

The Electronic Recycling Association

https://www.electronicrecyclingassociation.ca/
The Electronic Recycling Association donates devices to non-profit organizations, charities, educational institutions and care facilities.
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The GSA Network

Virtual GSAs in Action: Digital Organizing Toolkit

https://gsanetwork.org/resources/virtual-gsas/
The GSA network launched 'Virtual GSAs in Action: Digital Organizing Toolkit. It was inspired by trans and queer youth activists, GSA club advisors, educators, and grassroots organizations in the US. This resource is a useful tool for strengthening community ties during the global pandemic
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