Acclaim Health - Technology Accessibility Program

Application

Referral required for some programs

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults (65+) living in their own home

Fees

Free

Executives

Patricia Blakeley - Director - Community Support Services
905-827-8800 ext 2300 * pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Kelly McWilliams - CEO
905-827-8800 ext 2205 * kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca

Contacts

Nicole Truman - Care Manager
905-827-8800 ext 2315 * ntruman@acclaimhealth.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive Services available

Area Served

Halton Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

The program helps seniors to stay connected with friends and family by using technology * participants will receive individual training in their own home, once a week for three months * training is provided by volunteers * tablets are available on loan and access to the internet can be provided, if required

Topics include:

Tablet basics
Internet
Email
Texting/Messaging
Social media
Video calls (FaceTime/Zoom)
Games
Online safety