Surviving to Thriving #Technology Empowerment
Through a partnership between Disability Network Northern Michigan & BoomerEm we are offering a pilot program to help individuals with disabilities learn more about technology and the safe use of technology.
Weekly Tech Sessions: Wednesday (12-1 PM) will be hosted virtually using zoom
Weekly Office Hours: For an hour on Wednesday, after the online session for 1:1 questions and personalized assistance.
Monthly #TechDay: Once a month, in-person session at the DN office. Time's are subject to change. We’d organize tech contest, hands-on workshops, tech testimonials, etc. for this day.
Flexible Resources: Step-by-Step guides, blogs, learning videos, etc. to offer convenience in place and time for learning.
It is highly recommended that individuals attend all of the monthly activities. There will be limited space for the in person Tech Day Workshop activities at the Disability Network office.
Below is the schedule listing the day, date, format, and theme/topic.
September
Wednesday, September 7th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Email Essentials; Zoom invites -- calendar; link vs passcode; FAQ
Wednesday, September 14th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Ordering groceries – Door Dash
Thursday, September 22nd, Tech Day Workshop (DN Office): Uber; Door Dash; Playlist - FREE; FAQs
Wednesday, September 28th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom) Tablet - Google Tablets / iPads
October
Wednesday, October 5th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): iPad Books / Other Podcasts online / Stay safe online (intro)
Thursday, October 13th, Tech Day Workshop (DN Office): Social Media - books clubs/ sharing / Cybersecurity (scam/staying safe)
Wednesday, October 19th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Fitbit
Wednesday, October 26th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Alexa
November
Wednesday, November 2nd, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): TikTok /Instagram Reels
Thursday, November 10th, Tech Day Workshop (DN Office): Netflix and Amazon Prime
Wednesday, November 16th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Fitbit/Alexa - 2.0 / Syncing / Calendar Invites
Wednesday, November 30th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Wallet / Digital Payments / Venmo
December
Thursday, December 8th, Tech Day Workshop (DN Office): Flights/Packages/Reservations; Gift shopping
Wednesday, December 14th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Amazon Shopping/Order/Return
Wednesday, December 21st, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Google Maps to navigate / home city or other locations
Wednesday, December 28th, Virtual Tech Session (Zoom): Fun Games / Tech Bingo /FAQs