Technology for Tomorrow

09/02/2026

September has just begun and our first September session of the AARP Vermont Tech Thursdays webinar series is tomorrow! From 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST, we will be discussing Android accessibility settings which can improve text legibility, color definition, screen zoom, and much more!

These webinar classes are offered nationwide and are free to attend for all AARP members! For those who are not able to make it, or would like to save a copy for future reference, there are also recordings available upon request. If you're interested in joining, please consider checking out AARP's events page to sign up: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.android-settings-made-simple.shnbk4sykmf

As always, we want to give a massive thank you to AARP Vermont who have continued to support this series, and to Erin Boyd for helping us to run every session!

Learn the essential Android features that help you see better, navigate easier, and feel more confident using your phone, no matter your comfort level.

08/28/2026

Next week marks the start of a new class series in partnership with SIT! This 5 part series, being offered to new Vermonters, will center around foundational technology skills with a focus on computer handling, featuring topics such as computer basics and usage, internet connection and utilization, search engines, and how to access and navigate email. Thanks to the support of Comcast, these classes have been provided free of charge! We also want to thank SIT and Mary Kay Sigda for helping us to set up and deliver these courses. We can't wait to get started!

08/26/2026

We are happy to announce that on September 8th, we will be starting a new in-person class series with Williston Recreation & Parks! This 4-part series begins with a direct assistance session where participants can ask questions about their personal devices, and later will feature courses on iPhone accessibility, telemedicine, and scam awareness. For this project, we will be using class materials provided by Senior Planet. Sessions will take place on the first Tuesday of each month.

We're excited to partner with Williston Parks and Recreation, and we can't wait to get started!

08/21/2026

This week, we wanted to share a recent report from our friends at Senior Planet which details how technology has impacted caregivers for older adults. Working with over 350 people, Senior Planet sought to answer the question "can technology play a role in giving caregivers the support they need, not only to manage the healthcare, financial, and practical affairs of their loved ones, but also to allow space to live their own lives?" The answer? There isn't necessarily a simple one, but if you'd like to learn more, please consider checking out their report at https://oats.org/caring-for-caregivers/?utm_source=Senior+Planet+Email+List&utm_campaign=196de11ddb-licensing-q3-2026&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7aaa498d1b-196de11ddb-420245586&mc_cid=196de11ddb&mc_eid=3b32a3926c

Senior Planet has phenomenal resources available to the community and nonprofit organizations and we're thankful to be a licensed partner with them!

View the Report Looking for a downloadable version? Email us at [email protected].

08/19/2026

Thank you to the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation for their partnership and generous gift supporting our Digital Navigator program. We share their belief in building a more connected, equitable, and just world — and with their support, we're helping nonprofit staff and community members build the technology skills and confidence they need to expand digital literacy across Vermont.

We’re excited and thankful to be continuing our partnership with Comcast, and many thanks once again for their support.

08/14/2026

We’re happy to announce that our Everyday Tech series in partnership with Central Vermont Council on Aging and Senior Planet has made the papers! The Everyday Tech series is a free class for seniors that focuses on providing fundamental technology skills to older adults in central Vermont. Keith Puffer, CVCOA’s Tech Program Volunteer Coordinator said “We have worked with Technology for Tomorrow in the past to bring online classes to our older adult neighbors, and I am so excited to again be working with this Vermont organization to support our communities. This partnership helps us enact our mission to support older adults to age with dignity and choice, staying connected to the communities they love.”

The participants of this group have been curious, engaged, and a joy to work with. Our first session on computer basics was a pleasure to run, and we’re looking forward to the next 4 classes in our 5-session series!

To read the article in the Times Argus, click the link below!
https://www.timesargus.com/theworld/libraries-seniors---aug-13-2026/article_d0ff1e64-23d0-5034-810f-42ca7e8d1963.html

CVCOA and Technology for Tomorrow Take the Mystery Out of Tech

08/12/2026

Today we have some exciting news to share with you regarding our ACC AmeriCorps member Wolde North, who has been serving at T4T as an American Connection Corps Member for the last two years. We’re happy to announce that not only has Wolde been accepted for a third service term, but he has also been chosen to be one of the Team Leads for this upcoming service year. This role is designed to give returning members of the ACC additional leadership and growth opportunities. It gives newer members a mentor who have walked in their shoes, and dealt with similar challenges in the world of national service.

We are incredibly proud of his accomplishment, and we’re looking forward to seeing what’s in store for him as he continues his journey with ACC and our organization!

08/07/2026

Maliki LaForce finalizes his journey with us and takes a career with the State of Vermont as an Administrative Services Tech! We're sad to see him go, but happy to see him continue his pursuit in serving the local community.

"Take it one step at a time, and be the change you wish to see."

08/05/2026

Recently, we've noticed an uptick in our community of parents requesting classes and lessons around children's internet safety. In one of our classes, a learner said "My child keeps asking for more money to use on his 'Obby' in Roblox. I thought these games were free?"

Though a game is free to play, there are lots of ways companies will still make money, such as "microtransactions." These are small purchases within a game, often between $1 and $10, often taking the form of a "loot box." Put simply, a "loot box" is a form of gambling, where a player will receive an in-game item that can unlock features or change the appearance of their character. With how much money can be made from these purchases, companies have even taken steps in the past to try and make it easier for children to spend money without even understanding what they were doing. Some steps have been taken by agencies and lawyers to reverse these practices and refund the money, but they are still around.

When it comes to entertainment, our children deserve to have fun without repercussion. We always recommend parents to experience the media first before letting their child have it as a way to increase the confidence, not only of the child, but the parent too.

07/31/2026

We are happy to announce that in just a few weeks, we will be partnering with Central Vermont Council on Aging to deliver a 5-class series on digital literacy fundamentals! These classes are being offered to older adults and community members in Central Vermont free of charge, and focus on important topics such as computer and smartphone basics, an introduction to the internet, protecting your personal information online, and artificial intelligence. We want to quickly thank Senior Planet for helping us to make these courses possible through their amazing class materials.

Our series will start on August 12, with classes running from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, and will be provided online as well as in-person! For more information, please consider checking out their events page here: https://www.cvcoa.org/calendar?m=8&y=2026&type=0