Literacy in today’s world, everything from job applications to school updates to paying bills happens online. But if technology feels confusing or out of reach—you’re not alone. This month, we’re focusing on digital literacy: what it means, why it matters, and how to get support.
What is digital literacy? It’s the ability to use the internet, smartphones, and computers safely and confidently. Whether you’re sending an email, applying for benefits, or helping your kids with schoolwork, digital literacy helps make life easier.
Digital technology is a social determinant of health that affects older people’s ability to engage in health maintenance and disease prevention activities; connect with family and friends; and, more generally, age in place. Unfortunately, disparities in technology adoption and use exist among older adults compared with other age groups and are even greater among low-income older adults.
Throughout the month of April, we will be focusing on helping you access the tools you need to make the most of the amazing technology around us.
We wish you good health and much happiness.
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A few more resources for our UNPHC EdX topic of the month: Digital Literacy
Utah Libraries are magnificent and free! They also do great work helping us all sort through how to become more digitally smart. The Tech League is the Library’s initiative to build a more digitally inclusive community through information, workshops, events, and classes.
📍 Free Tech Help Drop-In Days
Salt Lake City Library, Main Branch
Every Thursday from 3–5 PM
Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop and get hands-on help.
Check out your local library in person or go here:
https://services.slcpl.org/techleague
📍 Intro to Email Class (Spanish & English)
Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership
April 25th, 10:00 AM
Call (801) 399-9281 to register
💻 Digital Navigators of Utah
Get one-on-one tech help from trained support staff who understand your needs—whether it’s setting up a device, accessing benefits online, or applying for jobs.
📞 Call (801) 535-7272 or visit your local library to connect.
Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and inexperienced internet users with basic computer skills about websites. Provides a vast array of articles and utorials on 21st-century online platforms, tools, and social media.
DigitalLearn.org a “one-stop shop” for computer and technology training for computer basics, hardware, software, and applications as well as basic job search resources. Resources include facilitator support for utilizing the courses and designing your own. GCFLearnFree.org a website with free resources and tools for learners to acquire necessary skills for 21st-century life. From Microsoft Office and email to reading and math, the site provides more than 180 topics, with more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games.
