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Discussion on digital literacy programs for older adults
3:42:35
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Council Member Brewer inquires about digital literacy programs for older adults, particularly focusing on the Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) program and recent changes in funding.
- A recent RFP resulted in funding for both for-profit and non-profit groups for digital literacy programs.
- There is concern about a potential $500,000 loss in funding for OATS.
- The commissioner is not fully aware of the selection process and promises to provide more information later.
Gale A. Brewer
3:42:35
Alright.
3:42:35
And I'm a big supporter of OATS because we have a digital, challenge in terms of older people.
3:42:40
So I understand there was just an RFP on this topic and some of, four four profit groups got money and three nonprofit.
3:42:49
So is that instead of OATs or how are we focused on digital literacy?
Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
3:42:54
I'm gonna have to get back to you on that because I'm not fully aware that the that a selection has been made.
3:43:01
I know that we put a negotiated acquisition out to see how we could best serve, the technology needs.
3:43:09
So I'll get back to you.