URI Partners in Program to Increase Digital Access for Older Adults

The Westerly Sun reports that the University of Rhode Island's (URI's) Engaging Generations Cyber Seniors program will supply smart devices and online services to older adults, as well as collaborate with community and senior centers to boost digital literacy in neighborhoods disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The initiative is part of a partnership between URI, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging, and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. The digiAGE program aims to connect seniors to digital tools, opening up access to information, linking them to others, and helping to combat the COVID-19 crisis. DigiAGE will augment efforts to outfit residents in areas hard hit by the coronavirus with smart devices, Internet services, and related training so they can access online resources and virtually communicate with family and friends. URI students and faculty members will deliver tech support and training, with no cost to participants.