Request a Digital Coach
digitalLIFT is able to offer free online training to San Francisco residents who are 60 years of age or older and in possession of a working laptop or tablet. Digital Coaching provides one-on-one tutoring delivered remotely by a trained Instructor. Tutors are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish. Click the button below to complete an application form.
This program serving the community is funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services.
Self-Paced
Tutorials
The internet has an endless array of tutorials, but not all of them are suitable for new computer users. Here’s a curated list of some of our favorites:
GCF Learn Free: edu.gcfglobal.org
Digital Learn: digitallearn.org
Drive Your Learning: driveyourlearning.org
Generations Online: generationsonline.com
Tech Life Unity: techlifeunity.com
Research &
Case Studies
digitalLIFT is committed to ongoing reasearch and the utilization of case studies to further inform and improve our programs, partnerships, curriculum, etc.
Whether it’s for a company, a county, a community program or a partnership with another non-profit, we utilize research and case-studies as tools for improvement, but also to educate others about all we offer.
How can digitalLIFT help you build your digital literacy program?
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Low Cost
Broadband
The Low-Cost Broadband Program provides eligible low-income households with a discount of up to $30 per month for any home broadband or cell phone plan which includes data from a participating provider. (See list of providers here.) For individuals living on Tribal lands, this discount can be up to $75 a month. Also available to all eligible households is a one-time $100 discount on the purchase of a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer if bought from a participating provider.
- California All – Affordable service programs:
Click here to find affordable options in your area. - The National Digital Inclusion Alliance – Honor Roll of Low-Cost Internet Plans
This page is for anyone interested in learning about low-cost internet offers. - Everyone On
Search for low-cost internet offers in your area
Online Activity
Calendar
This calendar contains upcoming online tech trainings, webinars, and social events from organizations across the country that support older adults. By aggregating free training that is available online, we hope it will provide adult learners with opportunities to further develop their digital skills, connect with valuable programming and experience rewarding social interactions. If you’d like your event added please contact info@digitalLIFT.org.
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