Catalyst Partners Update: San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
“The Low Vision Expo was a truly inspiring event, and a clear sign of what can be accomplished when groups work together to connect with groups in need.”
Senior Planet + AARP: Helping Older Adults Manage Life from Home
“During the Covid pandemic and the resulting period of social distancing, it’s more important than ever that older adults stay connected to others and avoid chronic loneliness and social isolation,” said Heather Nawrocki, VP of Fun and Fulfillment at AARP.
Announcing Our Newly Redesigned Website
Sometimes you know when it’s time for a change. We’re very proud to announce the launch of the fully redesigned oats.org!
OATS to Expand Rural Inititatives with Gift From CTA Foundation
OATS is proud to announce a $60,000 gift from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation to expand its Senior Planet programming in low-density and rural communities across the United States.
OATS Partners with Mayor’s Office and T-Mobile to Provide Tablets and Training to 10,000 NYCHA Seniors
OATS is partnering with the New York City MOCTO, DFTA, and NYCHA to provide 10,000 older New Yorkers with free internet-connected devices and learn how to use them to access free classes, resources, and essential services online.
What We’re Doing to Address COVID-19
For a complete listing of COVID-19 news, updates, and resources for older adults, visit our information page at seniorplanet.org/coronavirus These last few weeks have been the most challenging since OATS began in 2004. With the lives of so many older adults depending on support and connection, and with the key role played by technology in […]
OATS Leaves Lasting Impression at the Maryland Gerontological Association’s 2018 Spring Conference
OATS Executive Director Tom Kamber set the tone for the conference as the keynote speaker and, later in the day, OATS Montgomery County Project Manager Allison Adams led a panel discussion with three Senior Planet members.
OATS Participates in the CGS 2018 Salute to Creative Aging Conference in Colorado
Thanks to a grant from the NextFifty Initiative, OATS will be launching Senior Planet in Colorado this summer. This will include a Senior Planet Exploration Center in Denver and a network of satellite labs hosted by partner organizations in Colorado that serve older adults.