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TechHeroes Program

Technology has become a vital part of our everyday life but not for seniors and they often feel left behind. In an effort to bridge the digital divide for seniors, the TechHeroes program fosters increase mental health, and aptitude through supported and effective use of technology. Many residents love to research old friends contact information, watch video of concerts, shop, email and connect with family on social media. This is what Betty had to say from on of our focus group meetings . . .

"We want the high school students to see our world and we want to experience their world". 

Thank you Bloomington for receiving TechHeroes!
Currently serving the needs of Elders at Bell Trace Community Living in Bloomington, Every Sunday 1-3pm @ 2749 East Covenanter Drive, Bloomington, IN Now Open to the Public 2nd Sundays!

Bridging the Digital Divide

Celia watches on as her granddaughter and son show her family Facebook pages and photos.

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The original program was developed in Palo Alto, California at Sunrise Senior Center.  Seed funding through Dr. Zimbardo and Heroic Imagination Project, and a generous donation. 

I was so inspired by the mission of HIP, I realized I could see my dream realized of unlocking the elderly that are isolated in residential care facilities.  Dr. Zimbardo mentored and supported me through encouragement and review of the TechHeroes program description and grant proposal that was awarded funding for the 2 year pilot program.
TechHeroes Bloomington began May 2018, watch us Bloom!

TechHeroes - How It Works

Working One one One we can connect and make connections.

The Internet has become the library of today and the communication hub for sharing email, photos and video. 

Providing access, support and tools necessary to successfully navigate the information conduit of today is our goal.

TechHeroes Radio Interview

TechHeroes Testimony - Ruth

Radio interview on KRxA 540 am radio on the show Quantum Leap with Bob Oliver, recorded 12/19/2011.
Photos from the participant in the TechHeroes Program are used to illustrate the interview. Thanks for watching!

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