Net Literacy In The News

By Leslie Collins Star correspondent October 14, 2004 Daniel Kent’s heart for older people has transformed lives. A year and a half after the Carmel youth found a need for computer literacy among older people, he and his friends have collected nearly 600 computers, opened computer labs in Carmel, Indianapolis and Westfield senior-living facilities, and … Read More » “Exemplary youth: Teens and seniors plugging in: Computer classes teach something to the young instructors and to their older students.”

Senior Connects hopes to collect 1,000 computers by May 2005. The drop-off point for used Pentium I or newer computers is PrimeLife Enrichment, 1078 Third Ave. S.W., in Carmel. To inquire about donating computers or having a computer lab installed, send an e-mail or write to Daniel Kent, Senior Connects, 14044 Honey Tree Drive, Carmel, … Read More » “PC News: Computer Classes Teach Something to Everyone”

Teens’ company keeps seniors connected Students’ nonprofit corporation helps retirees learn Internet and computer skills. By William J. Booher July 17, 2004 About Senior Connects Purpose: Teenagers help teach senior citizens in retirement facilities basic and intermediate computer, Internet and e-mail skills. Founded: In January, as a youth-managed, nonprofit corporation, with Daniel Kent, of Carmel, … Read More » “Teens’ company keeps seniors connected: Students’ nonprofit corporation helps retirees learn Internet and computer skills.”

Senior Connects, a local nonprofit, youth-run organization, collected more than 100 computers at Carmel City Hall during a benefit drive June 14-18. The organization, founded by Daniel Kent, provides computers and training to those in retirement homes, senior centers and independent living facilities. Computers will be placed in facilities where classes will be provided to … Read More » “Computers for seniors”

One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 Contact: Nancy Heck E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (317) 571-2494 Cell: (317) 431-5393 Nancy Heck The Department of Community Relations City of Carmel One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 NEWS RELEASE Date:          July 1, 2004 Contact:     Nancy Heck (317) 571-2494 Release:     Immediate Community Shows Strong Support of Computer Drive Carmel, IN – … Read More » “Community Shows Strong Support of Computer Drive”

Tech-savvy teens teach computers to seniors Senior Connects plugs residents into e-mail, Internet By Michelle Browning Michelle [email protected] May 27, 2004 INDIANAPOLIS — Several weeks ago, Helen Lenke barely knew how to turn on a computer. Now the senior citizen is sending e-mails to everyone she knows and plans to start shopping on the Internet. … Read More » “”

Partnering with Senior Connects or Senior Net – a Method to Increase Senior Housing Internet Penetration by up to 20% Senior citizens represent a significant opportunity for Internet Service Providers because they enjoy accessing the Net as most Netizens do; and they especially value receiving the latest pictures of their grandchildren, researching health topics, and … Read More » “”

Technology trash becomes treasure By Andy Glaser <[email protected]> Sophomore Matthew May talks about Senior Connects What is the name of this organization? Senior Connects. How did you get into refurbishing computers? We started Senior Connects, which is an organization that helps senior citizens with their computers skills, and we ended up doing a lot of … Read More » “Technology trash becomes treasure”

The founder of Our Family’s Webpage (our Your Family’s Web Page) has taken great effort in working with and getting to know the different agencies and groups responsible for assisting and supporting those living in their Golden Years.  If you get a chance, please visit Your Family’s Web Page and consider the many uses and … Read More » “Family Connections”