Barriers to Digital Literacy for Older Adults: Bridging the Digital Divide

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario in collaboration with Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program explored the barriers of digital literacy in older adults.

This session, Dr. Madison Robertson, Research Coordinator, Centre for Studies in Aging and Health, explored the unique challenges older adults face, including fears of online abuse, security concerns, financial limitations, lack of technical support, and obstacles specific to vulnerable populations. An overview of program and services offered by Connected Canadians to enhance digital literacy for older adults was also provided. 

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PPT: Barriers to digital literacy for older adults: Bridging the Digital Divide

AFC Digital Literacy Infographic:  What is it and How do we Share it?
https://sagelink.ca/afc-resources-digital-literacy-how-do-we-share-it-and-support-it/

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Connected Canadians
https://www.connectedcanadians.ca/
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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
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Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program
www.agefriendlyontario.ca

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Centre for Studies in Aging & Health (CSAH)
Providence Care
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Guides and Infographics

AFC Digital Literacy Infographic:  What is it and How do we Share it?
https://sagelink.ca/afc-resources-digital-literacy-how-do-we-share-it-and-support-it/

Creating a more inclusive Ontario: age-friendly community planning guide for municipalities and community organizations
Ontario Age-Friendly Community Planning Guide

Provincial Directory Elder Abuse Support and Response Service Organizations
https://eapon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Provincial-Elder-Abuse-Support-and-Response-Services_Descriptions.pdf