Digital literacy classes and programs for seniors
The resident asks for digital literacy classes for seniors to build skills and social connection, plus fix-it clinics and yard sales near Smith Senior Center, to help close the digital divide.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Digital Literacy classes for seniors to learn new skills and promote social connections. also, think about yard sales near or at Smith Senior Center. Live alone alone and don't want to be robbed in my own driveway. also, AARP publication on Brighton
Who it helps and why
Help seniors and others to end of "digital divide". Not enough space here. More "fix it clinics.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 25, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Other
- How it was submitted
- Library, BCYF or other site
- Submitted at
- Brighton Branch Library
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
City-wide ideas in Older adult support from the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
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2024–25 (24 matching)
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- Health program for older adultsResident asks for a program to promote the health of older adults in their neighborhood.2024–25City-wide