By Amanda Murphy Tech Wise, L.L.C. knows seniors. It specializes in training senior citizens through more than 60 computer courses targeted to help seniors learn technology skills. When Bill Boxler, co-owner of Tech Wise, was made aware of Connect Ohio’s Every Citizen Online free computer and Internet training program for Ohio adults, he knew it was a great fit for …
Connect Ohio Releases USF Mobility Fund Eligibility Maps & Analysis
By COH Staff Ensuring ubiquitous availability of next-generation mobile broadband networks is critical to economic development and growth. Recognizing this importance, the Federal Communications Commission later this year will distribute $300 million in subsidies to support the construction of high-speed mobile broadband networks in areas that do not currently have mobile broadband access. Today, Connect Ohio is releasing an analysis …
Healthcare Technology Features, Using Applications & Social Media
By Lyndsey Kleven Accessing information on healthcare is available in many forms, especially with mobile technology becoming an increasingly popular way of gaining health information. According to the Connect Ohio Residential Technology Assessment, 80% of adults own a cellular phone. Of those who own a phone, 55% are capable of accessing the Internet through their phone. With an increasing number …
Stu Johnson Presents at Ohio Appalachian Task Force
By Amanda Murphy Connect Ohio had the privilege of joining the Ohio Appalachian Task Force meeting hosted by the Corporation for Ohio Appalachia Development (COAD) Wednesday, February 8, at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville. Executive Director Stu Johnson discussed the current state of broadband and technology adoption for Appalachian Ohio. Johnson opened the presentation by asking the nearly twenty attendees …
Ohio’s Broadband Landscape 2012
By Amanda Murphy Following Ohio’s State of the State address earlier this week by Governor John Kasich, Connect Ohio is releasing their State of Broadband report 2012.
ECO Participants Learn Computer Short Cuts & How to Relate to Grandchildren Through Technology
By Lyndsey Kleven It is imperative in the world today that every person has a working knowledge of computers and the Internet–no matter what the age demographics may be. Whether you have limited computer skills or no experience at all, learning what computers and the Internet have to offer can add convenience and opportunity to your daily life. Now is …
The Future of E-Health & the Senior Impact
By Lyndsey Kleven The goal of many public health advocates and the medical community is to have access to timely, reliable information about healthcare, and electronic healthcare (e-health) is making access possible. This goal is specifically important to seniors, who often have a greater number of health conditions and use healthcare services and prescriptions drugs at a more frequent rate …