For older adults, the internet provides a pathway to connection, convenience, and engaging with the world beyond immediate physical surroundings. Technology offers all sorts of possibilities for engagement and activity.... read more →
“It's not about the technology. It's about what the technology can do for you,” says Tobey Dichter, founder and chief executive officer of Generations on Line. In 1996, Tobey Dichter... read more →
“There is a common misconception that since Sunnyvale is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we don't have residents in need,” says Angela Chan, youth and family resources manager... read more →
When CTN officially gained its nonprofit status in 2008, only 55% of Americans had access to in-home broadband internet. Websites sported a clunky aesthetic, now considered a “throwback” style. Apple... read more →
The internet is a near ubiquitous aspect of modern life — making it easy to take for granted all the skills, tools, opportunities, and benefits that it provides. In celebration... read more →
When we say the phrase “digital divide,” we often think of its immediate implication: that some people lack access to the internet. Yet it’s important to think of technology in... read more →
“CTN fills the gap between a product like Twitter and the people who we want to enjoy and use it,” says Karl Robillard, Twitter’s head of social impact. In many... read more →
A native of the UK, Jack Fellows originally moved to California to complete his MBA in data analytics. While finishing up his degree, he wanted to invest in the community... read more →
“During the pandemic, I hadn’t gotten the chance to talk to many new people,” reflects CTN volunteer Jim Hu. “Once I got into volunteering, I became more engaged in talking... read more →
“We feel CTN is a thought leader in the digital inclusion space. There are not a lot of organizations that do what CTN does, which is having a specific and... read more →