The Northern Hilltowns Councils on Aging announced the results of the Aging and Technology Survey and presented the report that summarizes the results at a press conference in Williamsburg on Monday, June 10th, 2024. You can read the entire report HERE. For media coverage of the event, check out the links below:
WWLP https://www.wwlp.com/
Business West https://businesswest.com/
Gazette https://www.
The Northern Hilltowns Councils on Aging in Chesterfield, Worthington, Plainfield, Cummington, Goshen, Westhampton and Williamsburg, received a significant grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. This funding lets us offer resources and services to people 60 and older in the seven hilltowns for a limited time. The TECH CONNECT program will lessen the digital divide by increasing digital literacy in our seven rural communities.
1. Help installing Whip City or Comcast delivered high-speed internet to households without service CLICK HERE TO REQUEST SERVICE
2. Help arranging for low cost internet service for eligible households and senior housing communities/public spaces CLICK HERE TO REQUEST SERVICE
3. Providing free or reduced cost laptops/tablets for those without working technology to connect to the internet CLICK HERE TO REQUEST
We are also creating a Digital Volunteer Team of hilltown residents to meet technology needs in our towns. Knowledge and skills of various types are needed for many purposes, not all involving technology. Please consider helping in whatever ways you are able to contribute. Sign up here or contact Gail Lucey at coatechvolcoor@gmail.com or call 413-296-5548.
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