Press Release: OATS from AARP Launches a Social Platform Exclusive to Older Adults, Senior Planet Community
Senior Planet Community is designed specifically for older adults, with the help of older adults, to ensure optimal user experience: simple layout, safe environment, and no advertisements.
Press Release: Aging Connected’s Chromebook Contest Promotes Connectivity Among Seniors
Aging Connected, in collaboration with Internet Essentials from Comcast, has awarded 15 older adults new Google Chromebooks.
Press Release: OATS from AARP Awards Five Exceptional Older Adults as 2022 ‘Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes’
Following a competitive nationwide application process, five older adult athletes were named ‘Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes,’ receiving a $1000 stipend to meet their fitness goals and inspire other older adults to get active.
Press Release: Google.org Makes $10 Million Grant to AARP Foundation to Provide Digital Skills Training
Google.org has announced a $10 million grant to AARP Foundation to provide technology and digital skills training to 25,000 people over 50 who have low income, with a focus on women and people of color.
Press Release: OATS from AARP Launches GivingTuesday Campaign to Ensure Older Adults Can Continue to #ShineOnline at Senior Planet
The organization is setting its highest GivingTuesday fundraising goal ever this year of $50,000 by November 30.
Press Release: OATS from AARP and the News Literacy Project Announce Virtual Workshops for Seniors to Combat Misinformation
Leading Nonprofit Organizations Team Up to Empower Seniors with Skills Needed to Spot Misinformation
Press Release: OATS from AARP Invites Residents to Participate in Town Hall on Digital Inclusion
OATS will be hosting a live, interactive telephone town hall from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, September 27, to discuss digital inclusion, prioritizing funding for services for older adults and the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
Press Release: OATS Invites Residents to Participate in Town Hall on Digital Inclusion
Organization is committed to bringing one million American seniors online by 2022
Press Release: OATS and CDC Foundation Launch Virtual Course on Digital Essentials for Older Adult Caregivers
Free, 6-Week Online Course Will Empower Attendees with the Skills Needed to Navigate and Understand the Digital World during the Pandemic and Beyond;
Senior Planet Honored for Best Community Websites and Mobile Sites In the 25th Annual Webby Awards
SeniorPlanet.org has been honored for Best Community Websites and Mobile Sites as part of the 25th Annual Webby Awards.