New Carter Burden Senior Center And RIDA Tech Pals Program For 40 Roosevelt Island Homebound Seniors And Adults With Disabilities Seeking Applicants - Designed To Improve Access To Services, Independence And Social Connectiveness - Do You Know Someone This Might Help?

The Carter Burden Network (CBN) Roosevelt Island Senior Center and Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) are starting a new Technology Program for Roosevelt Island homebound adults and seniors with disabilities.

According to CBN and RIDA:

Tech Pals is designed to improve access to services, independence, and social connectedness for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities through a holistic approach using technology. Funded in part through a generous grant from the New York Community Trust.

Participants will receive:

• A free Amazon Echo Show smart screen device (valued at $230)
• One-on-one in-home device setup and training/technology education
• Ongoing troubleshooting assistance, as needed
• Access to virtual services through the CBN Roosevelt Island Senior Center (case management, presentations, and socialization)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to Roosevelt Island-based homebound seniors and adults with disabilities who have limited interaction with others due to their disability
• Participants must have Wi-Fi and a mobile phone with SMS (texting) capability
• Participants must be willing to participate in program activities including pre and post surveys, a social media group, and in-home device setup and training Participants must keep the devices for themselves for the 2-year project period

Interested candidates should inquire with CBN's Roosevelt Island Senior Center Outreach Coordinator Yulisa Santana, in person by phone or by email.

Roosevelt Island Senior Center
546 Main Street
Roosevelt Island NY 10044
646 - 870-8763
SantanaY@CarterBurdenNetwork.org

If you or someone you know may be interested in the Tech Pals program, please contact the Carter Burden Network's Roosevelt Island Senior Center.