Free Classes
Our Neighborhood Tech Connect program helps seniors and adults with disabilities use computers, tablets, and other technologies to connect with family members, manage their health, learn new skills, and more. The keys to digital inclusion are access, equipment and training. We also help participants sign up for low-cost internet service with ACP.
We offer services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and English as detailed below.
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Free Virtual and In-Person Tech Classes and Help Desks
Not sure how to use Zoom? Want help reaching your doctor or family? Need tips on how to use social media? Our friendly and patient tech trainers are here to help! Our digital literacy trainers are reaching out to students by phone, email, WeChat, and Zoom to offer as much help as we can while keeping everyone physically distanced.
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- Cantonese & Mandarin
- English
- One-on-One Tutoring (Cantonese & Mandarin, English and Spanish)
- Additional Tech Resources & Training
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Cantonese & Mandarin Tech Classes
Join Wanda and her team of Chinese Language trainers virtually to learn a variety of skills in a community. Visit the Technology Training in Chinese for more details about tech classes and more Chinese-Language Activities.
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English Tech Classes, In-person and via Zoom
This includes classes to help people use accessible technologies for those with vision, hearing and other disabilities. Click to view Full Events Calendar
- You don’t need to pre-register for classes ahead of time; register 10-15 minutes before class start time.
- Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with a personalized link. You will not need to register every time if you use your personalized link from your confirmation email. Click here to learn more about Zoom confirmation emails.
- NOTE: For all in-person classes, you must sign up ahead of time by emailing tech@sfcommunityliving.org or calling (415) 821-1003, extension 109 to reserve your place.
- In-person San Francisco locations:
- CLC Main Office, 1663 Missions Street, Suite 525
Apple & Android Help Desk, Mondays 10:00 am-11:30 am (Virtual – English)
Join Liz to learn more about your Apple & Android devices, whether it’s a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Bring your questions!
Internet Safety Help Desk, Tuesdays 9:00 m-10:00 am (Virtual – English)
Come join Yvan’s new Internet Safety class – Tuesdays are in English, and Fridays are in Spanish.
Take a Fun Journey with the Digital Passport (In-Person and Virtual – English)There’s a whole digital world waiting for you! Learn how to get started and safely find your way to information, connections and fun online with your Passport to the Digital World. Join Dana as she helps you get started with supported journeys to the destinations of your choice. These weekly orientations are a place to learn more, sign-up for your passport journey and track progress.
Viernes Seguirdad en Internet, Fridays, 9:00 am-10:00 am (Virtual – Spanish)
Come join Yvan’s new class – Tuesdays are in English, and Fridays are in Spanish.
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1-On-1 Tech Appointments
in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish
Our tutors can also provide one-on-one help in multiple languages. Call 415-821-1003 x109 or email tech@sfcommunityliving.org to set up an appointment. To get the best match with one of our tutors, please let us know your preferred language, the device you’re using (Mac, PC, Android Tablet or Phone, iPad, or iPhone), whether you have Internet access at home, and what you’d like help with.
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Additional Tech Resources & Training
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