Acclaim Health

Site: Oakville - Head Office

Service: Technology Accessibility Program

Record #: MHH0867
Last Full Update: 30 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-827-8800
Toll Free Phone 1-800-387-7127
Fax 905-827-3390
Website acclaimhealth.ca/programs/social-supports/technology-accessibility-program-tap/
Primary Contact Nicole Truman, Care Manager; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2315; Email: ntruman@acclaimhealth.ca

Site Information

Site Location Oakville (West Oakville)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2370 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
Intersection Bronte Rd and Speers Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2024
Primary Executive Patricia Blakeley, Director - Community Support Services; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2300; Email: pblakeley@acclaimhealth.ca
Alternate Executive Kelly McWilliams, CEO; Phone: 905-827-8800 ext 2205; Email: kmcwilliams@acclaimhealth.ca
Funding Ontario Trillium Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) The program helps seniors to stay connected with friends and family by using technology * participants will receive individual training in their own home, once a week for three months * training is provided by volunteers * tablets are available on loan and access to the internet can be provided, if required

Topics include:
  • Tablet basics
  • Internet
  • Email
  • Texting/Messaging
  • Social media
  • Video calls (FaceTime/Zoom)
  • Games
  • Online safety
Hours Mon-Fri, hours vary
Areas Served Halton Region
Boundaries Halton Region
Eligibility Older adults (65+) living in their own home
Application Referral required for some programs
Languages English
Fees Free

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Computer Literacy Training Programs ~ Older Adults

Agency Overview