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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.
Project Literacy
Technology Training for Seniors
https://projectliteracy.ca/programs/adult-literacy/
This program is for adults 65+ and offers individual and group classes including one-to-one tutoring where seniors will be matched with a tutor who will assist them with their digital learning goals. The provide training with devices, email, social media, fraud awareness, and virus prevention.
Tech Coaches
Tech Coaches
https://techcoaches.ca/
Tech Coaches provides training and support to older adults learning to use new digital technology. They offer live training sessions on how to use programs like Zoom, Google, iOS, and Windows and written tech guides on specific devices and software. They also provide one-off workshops that educate those who assist older adults with technology, such as community centre workers, librarians, and caregivers
ABC Life Literacy and Youth Teaching Adults
Youth Teaching Adults
https://youthteachingadults.ca/
Youth Teaching Adults is a free introductory digital literacy program for adult learners, led by youth volunteer-tutors. The program is a collaboration between ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) and Youth Empowering Parents (YEP). The two organizations have come together to bring the program to under-served communities across Canada. Workshop materials were developed by YEP, and adapted by ABC into clear language, for use with adult learners. The available resources can be used to lead either remote or in-person workshops and Youth Teaching Adults provides training for groups and organizations seeking to lead workshops
AlphaPlus
AlphaPlus
https://alphaplus.ca/
Ontario’s only organization focused on helping adult literacy education professionals to incorporate digital technology. We believe that through the use of digital technology in our sector, we can build capacity, create equity and access to learning, and enhance learning experiences. We work as a leader and guide, sharing knowledge and directly helping literacy educators and administrators to integrate technology in innovative ways that increase effectiveness and reach. Visit their website to learn more
AIDS Committee of North Bay
New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults
https://www.facebook.com/groups/newhorizons2slgbtqseniorsprogramnorthbay
The New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults program operates out of the Aids Committee of North Bay. The program coordinator, Ashley Di Benedetto launched a technology lending program to help 2S-LGBTQ+ older adults stay connected. They have also offered tablet lending programs.
Minute Skill
Minute Skill
https://minuteskill.com/
Minute Skill is a video-based educational platform that creates brief informative videos on a variety of topics. The Minute Skill app is currently in beta testing and will launch to the Apple Store and Google Play upon release.
SPRINT Senior Care
SPRINT Senior Care
https://www.sprintseniorcare.org/
SPRINT Senior Care is an accredited, not-for-profit community support service agency in the city of Toronto. They operate a wide range of virtual and in-person practical and low-cost services to seniors and their caregivers. Their virtual programming includes exercise, music groups, and social hours. There is a biweekly virtual social event for older LGBTQ+ seniors and their allies.
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.
EGALE
EGALE Guide to Virtual GSAs
https://egale.ca/awareness/a-guide-to-virtual-gsas/?fbclid=IwAR296TnbOkuISfMoi-77jyyFvh0gd1N57x5gvznQ6F4ZUhdYCMg-r351oY8
Egale works to improve the lives of LGBTQI2S people in Canada and to enhance the global response to LGBTQI2S issues. This guide provides a webinar and series of resources for running an online Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) for youth.