Older Adults and Digital Inclusion - Tom Kamber

Описание: Accessibility NYC Meetup - February 4, 2025 - Older Adults and Digital Inclusion - Tom Kamber

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Tom Kamber, executive director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, will discuss digital participation by older adults in America, including barriers to adoption and inclusion, and what is being done by OATS and others to close the gap. He will discuss the current landscape for promoting digital inclusion for older adults. His talk will be followed by a Q&A.

Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is an award-winning social impact organization with a mission to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.” Founded in 2004, OATS is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in the digital world through free technology programs, community training, and strategic engagements. Through its flagship program, Senior Planet from AARP, OATS works closely with older adults to create extraordinary experiences in-person and online.

OATS has been working for 20 years to close the digital divide for older adults and has a deep understanding of both aging and technology. Tom Kamber will discuss proven, innovative solutions to close the gap. Attendees will:

Understand the importance of digital connection for older adults
Gain insights into successful strategies and best practices for helping older adults navigate the digital landscape
Understand the importance of partnerships and capacity building

There will be time for your questions.

PRESENTER
Tom Kamber is the executive director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet from AARP. He is a leading expert on aging and technology and is regularly featured in national media. Under his leadership, OATS and Senior Planet have developed award-winning programs for older adults across America and are now charitable affiliates of AARP.

Tom has taught courses on technology, urban studies, and philanthropy at Columbia University, is widely published in professional and academic journals, and has presented his work on five continents. He is also a co-founder of the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance (which has won multiple Grammy awards), and serves on several nonprofit boards of directors and public commissions.

MEETUP
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LIVESTREAM
Provided by Internet Society New York Chapter Accessibility SIG.

ACCREDITATION
All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC).

SPONSORS
Thanks to AKQA, Deque, Evinced, Equal Entry, and Fable for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact [email protected]

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