Inclusion: Digital – and Musical!

Everyone deserves the opportunity, access, and education to thrive in today’s digital world. Organized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), Digital Inclusion Week  (October 7 – 11) is a time of awareness, recognition, and celebration of digital equity work and inclusion.

This week – and every week! – Senior Planet works to advance digital equity by providing opportunities for older adults to use technology to improve and enrich their lives. 

Join us for some of the special events we’re hosting these next few weeks to celebrate: 

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• Friday, October 11 @ 12:30pm ET – Digital Equity: The Future of Bridging the Digital Divide 

A panel discussion between leaders in digital equity work will break down how digital equity has evolved in recent years with the development of new federal funding, and how dollars support on-the-ground funding of programs for older adults. 

• Wednesday, October 16 @ 7pm ET – Songwriting Night 

This songwriting night will be themed for World Singing Day (October 19), where songwriters will be prompted to write and share songs focused on global connection or a personal story related to their journey with singing. 

• Friday, October 18 @ 2pm ET – E&I: Crafting a Life of Meaning and Purpose in Later Adulthood

In this Experts and Insights event, Dr. Matz, Associate Professor in the Boston College School of Social Work, will discuss her research showing the strong health and well-being effects of meaningful activity engagement in later life. 

• Tuesday, October 22 @ 6pm ET – Open Mic Night  

This open mic night invites performers to focus on songs that bring people together, inspire hope, and celebrate global unity. To kick off and close the event, host Maggie will lead the virtual audience in sing-alongs to We Are The World and Imagine. There will also be music-based trivia throughout!  

YOUR TURN 

What’s your favorite Senior Planet program that used technology to improve and enrich your lives – to learn, to create, to share your passions, or to find community? Share your faves in the comments!

Deirdre Lee serves as Director of Virtual Program Experiences for Senior Planet from AARP (formerly managing the organization’s licensing program). Based in Denver, she oversees Senior Planet’s online programs as well as the free hotline for tech or Senior Planet questions (available at 888-713-3495). 

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