When the Kennedy administration designated May as Older Americans Month (OAM) 58 years ago, only 17 million Americans had reached their 65th birthday. Today, nearly 55 million Americans are aged... read more →
According to the most recent citywide needs assessment in 2018, more than 100,000 San Francisco residents lack internet access at home or are not proficient at using the internet and... read more →
The pandemic continues to shift many aspects of our daily lives online — from accessing telehealth, completing schoolwork, searching for jobs, and working from home. Now more than ever, internet... read more →
The digital divide is no longer a division between those with access to technology and those without it. A holistic explanation of the digital divide must consider an individual's level... read more →
The Associated Press featured Community Tech Network in a recent article, "Never too late: Pandemic propels older shoppers online." Over a dozen different news outlets have picked up the article, including... read more →
Last month, Community Tech Network was featured in an AARP article, Programs Can Help Older Adults Get or Upgrade Computers, Internet Access. This article stresses the need for accessible technology... read more →
Thirteen years ago on March 3, 2008, Community Tech Network acquired nonprofit status. But this isn't how the story begins. In 2001, CTN had its start as a project of... read more →
We are excited to see a new report, created by Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Humana, that provides current data on digital connectivity among older adults. Without updated data... read more →
Community Tech Network's goal is to promote equitable access to technology and transform lives through digital literacy. Of course, we could not fulfill this mission without technology. For this year's... read more →
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have provided devices and training to over 200 seniors in San Francisco. These seniors should now be able to use this newfound online... read more →
