Digital Education
The Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) offers a variety of courses, programs, and activities to help older adults learn new skills, save money, access health information, make new friends, and pave the way for a more connected Howard County!
OAI’s digital education program is a proud partner of Senior Planet, the flagship program of the national nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP that harnesses technology to enhance the way we age.
Through digital education and resources, we provide older adults:
- Increased access to technology
- New skills and expanded education
- The ability to harness technology to enhance their quality of life
Have Fun with Tech
Join us for a fun and engaging tech event during National Digital Inclusion Week! Discover the latest in technology with exciting activities such as virtual reality demonstrations, creating art with AI, exploring adaptive tech, and more. Plus, bring your unused devices for donation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore and enjoy the world of technology!
📅 October 10
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 North Laurel 50+ Center
💸 Free to the public
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Tech Device Donation Drive
Bring in your functional or nonfunctional tech devices to donate to the non-profit organization PCs for People. This organization refurbishes used tech to redistribute to under-resourced areas throughout Maryland.
For a list of acceptable donations, please refer to the flier below. Donations will be accepted during normal business hours from October 8th to 10th in the lobby of the North Laurel 50+ Center. Join us in supporting Digital Inclusion Week by giving your old tech a new life!
📅 Tech Device Donation Drive: October 8-10
🕒 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
📍 North Laurel 50+ Center Lobby
Meet OAI's Digital Inclusion Specialist
OAI's Digital Inclusion Specialist, Malarie Burgess, is paving the way for a more connected Howard County. As the Digital Inclusion Specialist, Malarie advocates for increased access to technology while building out the skills to use it. These efforts are part of the Transform Howard Initiative and align with Howard County’s move toward being an Age-Friendly community, addressing challenges noted in the Age-Friendly Howard County Action Plan.
Have questions or need assistance?
Please contact OAI’s Digital Inclusion Specialist, Malarie Burgess at 410- 313-6542 (voice/relay) or mburgess@howardcountymd.gov.
