What is Supporting our seniors?
Supporting Our Seniors (SOS) is a hands-on digital literacy program operated by Bridge Forward Technology. We pair trained high school and college Digital Ambassadors with older adults for personalized technology coaching at our Technical Training Center in downtown Fresno.
78%
Of seniors own a smartphone
Only
14%
use the internet daily
Seniors earning under $30K
27%
smartphone ownership
Closing the Digital Gap for Fresno's Seniors
Digital exclusion among seniors impacts healthcare access, financial security, and independence. With the downtown public library closed for renovation, Bridge Forward Technology’s Technical Training Center is one of the only consistent, free internet access points in the downtown core.
List of Services
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Schedule medical appointments online Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.List Item 1
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Renew DMV documents Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.List Item 2
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Manage presecriptions Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.List Item 3
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Use digital wallets Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.List Item 4
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Stay connected with family Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
A Practical, Mentor-Led Learning Experience
SOS pairs seniors with trained Digital Ambassadors for one-on-one or small-group coaching. Each session focuses on a real digital task seniors need to complete.
Cirriculum:
- Sending & managing emails
- Smartphone basics
- Scanning & using QR codes
- Registering for healthcare portals (MyChart, etc.)
- Completing DMV online Services
- Setting up digital wallets
Milestones in Digital Equity
At Bridge Forward Technology, our journey towards bridging the technology divide in underserved communities has been marked by significant milestones. Each initiative reflects our commitment to fostering digital equity across the Central Valley. From empowering local churches to connecting nonprofits with high-speed internet, our efforts have reached thousands, creating a ripple effect of positive change. We believe that access to technology is a fundamental right, and our programs are designed to ensure that everyone can benefit from the digital age.
volunteers trained through The Moses Project, supporting 12 churches and reaching 12,000 community members.
nonprofits connected to high-speed internet through our Community Broadband Initiative.
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