Our Community Impact
Why This Work MattersIn. In Vermont, digital skills determine access to healthcare, employment opportunities, family connections, essential government services, and community participation. We're working to ensure that geography, age, or experience never prevents someone from accessing these critical connections.
What Participants Say
Breaking Down Tech Intimidation."I found the classes beneficial in teaching me how to understand something complicated like technology in an unintimidating way and at a pace that was well-suited. The instructor is very gifted at breaking down complex concepts." — Clara S., Age 78
Empowering Small Business Success" I have never had a chance to learn about computers in a way that was easy to understand, and I need to know this stuff to compete in the business world; just knowing that I could do my social media as a small business owner was huge for me." — Mia, Small Business Owner, Vermont.
Changing Lives Through Connection. "Thank you for this service. I have so much to be inspired by now and am having a wonderful time connecting with resources I didn't even know existed. What you are doing is changing lives." — Frank, Library Advocate and Patron.
Community Partnerships
Healthcare & Wellness: Working with Gifford Medical Center to provide digital education on family digital safety and wellness to pediatric providers, ensuring families get comprehensive support.
Workforce Development Partnering with Vermont Works for Women and Hireability to provide women and job seekers with the digital tools they need to thrive and build empowering careers.
Libraries & Community Access: Collaborating with Fletcher Free Library to create patron-led class series that meet community members where they are with trusted, accessible digital learning.
Vermont Family Network: Statewide collaboration with Vermont Family Network, bringing digital wellness education directly to families through workshops and resources. View recent workshop recording.
Regional Impact: Working alongside Young Leaders of the Americas to share strategies and close the digital divide for underserved communities across the region.
Speaking & Thought Leadership
We regularly speak on digital equity, family digital wellness, and community-based digital inclusion at conferences and policy events across Vermont and beyond.
Recent & Upcoming Engagements:
UVM Health Equity Summit 2025 - "Bridging the Gap: Digital Empowerment for Senior Vermonters" Addressing the critical intersection of healthcare access and digital literacy for Vermont's older adult population.
Senator Peter Welch's Women's Economic Opportunity Coalition - "Thriving in the AI-Powered Digital Landscape: Building Skills and Community for 2025" Creating supportive spaces for exploring practical digital strategies, regardless of current tech comfort level.
Vermont Family Network Workshop Series - Digital wellness for families statewide. Ongoing partnership delivering evidence-based strategies for healthy family technology use. View recent workshop recording.
Speaking Topics Include:
Available for keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshop facilitation, and policy consultation.
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