CfAL for Digital Inclusion

06/04/2026

We were honored to attend Governor Ned Lamont's signing of the bipartisan Public Act 26-15.

The bill will help us at CfAL to ensure that Connecticut's workforce is prepared for the challenges that rapid technological growth will present.

It is also designed to protect both children and adults from some of the negative impacts presented by social media and artificial intelligence.

Connecticut lawmakers are celebrating a new bipartisan law aimed at...

06/02/2026

Know a student looking for community service hours?

The Office of Youth, Family, & Community Engagement is seeking student volunteers to help set up and clean up activities for its 2nd annual STREAM Carnival.

Scan the QR code or email [email protected] to volunteer!

06/01/2026

Are you (or do you know) a high school student with an interest in technology? Great news!! We have several open spots in our upcoming Exploring Technology program for teens, with community service opportunities available.

The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, July 14 to August 10, 2026.

Click the link below to register ⬇️
https://forms.gle/UgfgQzB6JzvkDJby8

Join our FREE five-week summer program to explore a variety of tools and technologies, including:
- Makey Makey
- Claude Code
- Linux
- VR Games
- How to build a computer
- 3D Printing and Modeling
- Robotics
- Video/Image/Audio Editing.. and more!!

At the end of the program, participants will receive a FREE refurbished computer from us.

05/28/2026

‼️ Did you see us in this news article from CTByTheNumbers?

You can read the article by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://ctbythenumbers.news/ctnews/extending-ai-access-expertise-in-connecticut

This article discusses our expansion into Hartford and our partnership with the State of Connecticut, Comcast, the Swift Center, and Charter Oak to deliver our AI Essentials program statewide.

Classes are currently full, but you can join our email alert list to be notified when the next cohort opens at https://forms.gle/F2hx8Di41HYCrc9U8

05/26/2026

Here's a Tech Byte from Instructor Richie: "Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of rechargeable batteries for our devices. We do have to be somewhat careful with them though, because in storing so much energy, it is possible for them to be explosive if not handled properly. If a lithium battery suffers impact, punctures, or extreme temperatures, the reactions that release energy can start to happen too quickly. This can release that energy in violent forms, like fires and explosions. If your device starts to swell or bubble up near the battery, it means this is happening to your battery more mildly and that battery needs to be replaced ASAP. Careful out there!"

05/22/2026

Do you know your carbon footprint? ♻️ 🌎️

Check out the new carbon footprint calculator on our website to see your personal environmental impact – and learn how you can improve it!

Click the link below to calculate yours ⬇️
https://www.cfalct.org/climate-commitment

05/21/2026

‼️ Did you see us in this news article from CT by the Numbers?

You can read the article by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://ctbythenumbers.news/ctnews/extending-ai-access-expertise-in-connecticut

This article discusses our expansion into Hartford and our partnership with the State of Connecticut, Comcast, the Swift Center, and Charter Oak to deliver our AI Essentials program statewide.

Classes are currently full, but you can join our email alert list to be notified when the next cohort opens at https://forms.gle/F2hx8Di41HYCrc9U8

05/20/2026

Here's a Tech Byte from Instructor Richie: "Blu-Ray discs can store so much more than a traditional DVD for the simple reason that they read the disk using blue light rather than red! Both kinds of disks are read using an ultra precise lazer to read grooves in a disk. But because blue light has a shorter wavelength than red, the Blu-Ray disk can store data at a higher density, so more data can fit on the same-sized disk!"

05/19/2026

Are you (or do you know) a high school student with an interest in learning about technology? Great news!! We have several spots available in our upcoming Exploring Technology program for teens.

The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, July 14 to August 10, 2026.

Click the link below to register ⬇️
https://forms.gle/UgfgQzB6JzvkDJby8

Join our FREE five-week summer program to explore a variety of tools and technologies, including:
- Makey Makey
- Claude Code
- Linux
- VR Games
- How to build a computer
- 3D Printing and Modeling
- Robotics
- Video/Image/Audio Editing.. and more!!

At the end of the program, participants will receive a FREE refurbished computer from us.