Innovation and Excellence in Communications: Communicator Award Winner
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP is proud to announce that it has been selected as a Winner in the 29th Annual Communicator Awards. The Communicator Awards is dedicated to recognizing excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication, and is the leading international awards program honoring talent in this highly competitive field. […]
AARP Hosts Teletown Halls to Discuss Digital Equity
AARP state offices in Connecticut, Georgia, and California recently hosted a series of Teletown Halls to develop digital equity plans that expand high-speed internet to state residents, no matter their age, where they live, or how much they earn. The virtual events are part of efforts by state digital equity offices to raise awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Senior Planet Center in NYC Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Senior Planet center in New York City celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 21! “Here’s to the next decade of creating meaningful impact and helping individuals reach their full potential in the digital world,” said Stella Fosu, Senior Planet Center Manager in NYC.
Conference Recap: The American Society on Aging Hosts its Annual “On Aging” Conference
At this year’s On Aging conference in Atlanta, OATS was the proud sponsor of the Age Tech Pavilion stage, where it presented five panel discussions with thought leaders and subject matter experts on topics of importance to the field of aging.
Bringing the Excitement of CES 2023 to Older Adults Nationwide
For the last 10 years, the OATS team has attended the annual tech event called the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) for the multi-billion dollar U.S. consumer technology industry.
A Year in Review: 2022
This year presented unique challenges—the return to in-person programs, new strategies for innovation, and huge growth in our community-based nonprofit partnerships across the country.
Senior Planet Hosts Generations Over Dinner
Generations Over Dinner aims to enhance cross-generational understanding, through the unique lens of each generation, and create an experience that connects and values all perspectives across the age continuum.
Tom Kamber Receives the CTA Foundation John and Jane Shalam Award
Tom Kamber, PhD, Executive Director of OATS from AARP, is the 2022 recipient of the John and Jane Shalam Award to Combat Social Isolation.
New Report Shows Transformational Social Outcomes for Older Adults
OATS launches a new report that details how access to technology devices and innovative training programs can yield transformational social outcomes for older adults.
CSA Journal Highlights OATS from AARP’s Work to Help Adults Get Comfortable with Technology
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors (CSA) Journal highlights Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP’s article on how to find success when helping seniors use new technology in their everyday lives.