OATS Presents 7 Sessions at ASA ’24
OATS has participated in the annual American Society on Aging (ASA) conference, the nation’s largest multidisciplinary conference on aging, for 11 years.
OATS Wins Two AVA Digital Awards
OATS is proud to announce that we have received two AVA Digital Awards in the 2024 season, Platinum and Gold.
Grant Announcement: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
The The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation has awarded OATS a $500,000 grant to support OATS in scaling the Senior Planet licensing program and virtual programming for lower-income seniors in priority areas. Senior Planet programs will help to mitigate senior poverty and improve quality of life for disadvantaged older adults virtually and in-person with a […]
OATS PSA Reaches Millions of New Yorkers
Through F.Y. Eye, OATS ran a PSA campaign that reached millions of New Yorkers to promote free tech classes at the Senior Planet center in Chelsea.
Solving for X at the End of Life
In interviews with people who were dying, we learned they wanted to mark their final days with meaningful experiences and leave their affairs in order. It’s time to reset logistics, last days and legacy.
Exploring Digital Equity and Inclusive AgeTech at CES
As we talk at CES about the great opportunities that technology presents, and hear about exciting new innovations, we must always consider those who are not yet able to harness technology to its fullest, including older adults.
A Year in Review: 2023
Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, shares some favorite moments, and highlights some accomplishments in 2023.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Collaborative Endeavors in Digital Equity
In response to the increasing demand for affordable internet access and training, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP has focused on providing guidance and expertise in a collaborative effort with AARP state offices. There are two 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs (IIJA) high-speed internet programs being planned for, the Digital Equity Act (DEA) and […]
OATS Contributes to Report About Developing a Digital Equity Theory of Change
Ines Escandón, OATS Director, Impact Measurement and Learning, was recently quoted in a new report, “Developing a Digital Equity Theory of Change with Tech Goes Home,” that provides recommendations for how to measure impact and improve outcomes for digital equity programs.
Research from OATS Cited in Benton Institute Report
The Benton Institute for Broadband and Society cited Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP’s Aging Connected research report, published with support from The Humana Foundation, in its recent report Visions of Digital Equity.