KINGSTON, R.I. – The University of Rhode Island inducted 13 former employees into the Lifetime Service Society recognizing their decades of service to the University in ceremonies Dec. 1 at
URI
partners in program to increase digital access for older adults
The University of Rhode Island’s Engaging Generations
Cyber Seniors program will provide smart devices and internet services to older
adults in the community, and will work with community and senior centers to
increase digital literacy in neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by
COVID-19, thanks to a partnership among URI, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy
Aging and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
The digiAGE Initiative aims to connect more older adults
to digital tools, giving them greater access to information, connecting them to
others and contributing to the fight against the pandemic.