08/20/2026
Some workshop moments stay with you, not just because of what was learned, but because of the people you meet.
During our recent Cyber Security Workshop with The Villas at Riverside South, Connected Canadians Mentor Sam, a Computer Engineering Technology student at Algonquin College, had the opportunity to work with Faith.
Faith spent her career as a nurse and worked at the first home built to support children with disabilities, dedicating so much of her life to care and community.
During the session, Sam helped Faith with iCloud and password management on her iPhone and iPad. But their time together became about much more than technology, as Sam also had the chance to hear about Faith’s experiences and the work she has done throughout her life.
After the session, Sam shared:
“Faith proved to me that Connected Canadians is doing important work. As a person with multiple disabilities, I feel proud to assist someone who has served the disabled community in this way.”
It’s moments like these that show what digital inclusion can look like: dignity, connection, and the opportunity to support someone who has spent a lifetime supporting others.
Thank you to Desjardins for supporting our Cyber Safety Series: Staying Safe Online workshops and helping make moments like this possible. Their support helps us create spaces where older adults can build confidence, strengthen their digital skills, and stay connected.
