Maria Curtis and Joe Reed with Liam Mulcahy, a Hi Digital training co-ordinator. Photo: Naoise Culhane
By Elizabeth Lee
Free in-person digital skills classes for older people will rollout across the country from Tuesday 3 May, as part of the Hi Digital partnership initiative between Vodafone Ireland Foundation, Active Retirement Ireland and ALONE.
In County Carlow, the first class will be held at Carlow Community Enterprise Centre, Enterprise House, O’Brien Road, Carlow, on Thursday 2 June at 11am.
A first of its kind, Hi Digital was developed to bridge the worsening digital divide in Ireland and support older people with little or no digital skills to get online.
Active Retirement Ireland’s in-person classes are now available to book and are open to any person aged 65+ who would like to develop their digital literacy and confidence with guidance and support alongside other older people in their community.
Classes are run by trained ARI digital ambassadors who offer face to face training and guidance so older people can develop their skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.
The Hi Digital training course consists of bite-sized lessons organised around key digital themes including internet basics and how to use online devices, as well as digital apps and features such as social media or video calling that can enhance daily life and combat isolation. Topics covered include:
Anyone wishing to attend a class can book their place by contacting Active Retirement Ireland on 1800 20 30 30, or by emailing [email protected]
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