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Tech for the Blind Price FREE Duration 1 Hour Enroll < Back About the Course This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Your Instructor Larry Cohen This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. To manage all your collections, click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left.

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We need people like you to volunteer at the Center. You don't have to be a computer nerd — just willing to help. Volunteers The Technology Resources Center is staffed entirely by volunteers who are recruited from the population of Leisure World. Most of our volunteers serve as monitors who donate several hours a week to supervise the center. Volunteers may also provide assistance to visitors and perform other services such as equipment installation and maintenance. Some monitors offer technical support during their stints in the center. Monitors may choose to volunteer in the center as often or as seldom as they wish. Schedules are developed before beginning of each month, and volunteers may choose the time slots that are most convenient for them. Volunteers may also be asked to help with educational sessions and clinics in the center as the need arises. The center is open seven days a week for three two-hour periods: 11:00 am—1:00 pm; 2:00—4:00 pm; 5:00—7:00 pm. Click here to learn more about our monitor program. Home About Us Our Center Monitors Volunteer Form Leisure World Tech, Inc., is chartered as an organization that serves the Leisure World of Maryland community. Suggested Links: Volunteer Form Monitor Schedule Monitor Information Governance Calendar

Education Learn about the latest technology at at our Resource Center and explore videos that help you make the most of your digital devices. Check back frequently to take advantage of new programs showcasing the latest tech trends and innovations. And watch for more news about one-on-one training and other new programs. Home About Us Our Center Our Programs Check out some of the c ourses we've offered in recent months Training - General Information All Categories Play Video Play Video 01:25:15 WeChat Oct 2023 Leisure World Tech and Senior Planet presentation of WeChat recorded Oct 10, 2023 Play Video Play Video 01:33:18 July 18 Internet Security with Uwe Dotzauer Play Video Play Video 01:27:13 Feb 14 iPhone witth Ron Masi Play Video Play Video 01:22:25 July 19 MS Word Basics Andrea Balbo Play Video Play Video 01:21:32 Apr 11 Personal Computing Allen Solomon Play Video Play Video 01:05:20 Aug 24 Alexa by David Merritt Play Video Play Video 01:20:27 Sept 13 Joan Green presents Tech Tips for Seniors Joan Green presents 10 Tech Tips for Seniors Sept 13, 2023 Play Video Play Video 01:24:21 Aug 31 Accessibility from APCUG

Our Center All computers are loaded with up-to-date software and are connected to printers and other devices through a secure, high-speed network managed by the resource center. T he Technical Resource Center is equipped with both Windows and Mac computers. A Chromebook has been acquired recently. Several laptops are available and may be checked out for short periods of time. The Microsoft Office suite, which includes the popular Word word processing program, is installed on Windows computers. Macs offer the Apple package of office software. Both color and black and white printers are available and files can be printed from computers or flash drives. Inexpensive flash drives are kept on hand for sale to residents. A new, large screen TV and sound equipment have been acquired for Zoom and in-house video training programs. Several devices are configured for use by the visually impaired. Most of the equipment in our technology center was purchased with grants provided by the Leisure World Foundation. The Center is open Monday - Friday from 11 am - 5 pm, and on Saturdays from 2 - 4 pm. A volunteer monitor must be present whenever the Center is open. Home Our Programs Our Services Equipment Recycle Leisure World Tech, Inc., is chartered as an organization that serves the Leisure World of Maryland community.

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We offer weekly help sessions for people who have questions about their Windows or Apple devices. Sign up for a help session using this form. Our Programs Throughout the year, Leisure World Tech offers classes and clinics to help residents make the most of digital equipment and software applications. As part of that effort, we collaborate with national and local professional groups that provide support and training in many related fields. Most educational events are provided as Zoom programs that can be streamed to your home computer. Some smaller, in-person clinics are offered in the Center. You can see current list and register for programs by clicking the button below. Sign Up Home About Us Our Programs Class Registration Leisure World Tech, Inc., is chartered as an organization that serves the Leisure World of Maryland community.

News Recently published in the Leisure World News Technical Stuff Can Make Life Easier for Seniors By Marcia Fletcher With age, little things that were once woven into the humdrum fabric of daily life can turn into chores that require time and effort. It’s harder to hear the TV and to read the fine print on medicine bottles. Old knees don’t like stairs and driving at night is downright scary. Coping with everyday challenges takes effort and energy. No one has devised a way to halt or reverse the effect of passing years, but today’s seniors have an advantage that was unknown to their parents — technology. Seniors now have access to a new world of digital devices to help overcome some of the physical and cognitive issues that nag them in their golden years. Leisure World Residents will have an opportunity this month to learn more about technology that can relieve some of the issues that come with getting older. On Wednesday, September 13 at 1:30 P.M., Leisure World Tech will offer via Zoom “10 Tips for Staying Connected, Engaged and Empowered,” presented by Joan Green, an assistive technology specialist and an ElderTech Advisor. The program will help seniors “discover the possibilities of technology and its benefits,” through an interactive session, said Green, whose expertise includes helping individuals, families and senior care providers learn about devices, features and other resources that improve quality of life for seniors. As the founder of the ElderTech Advisor Network and Innovative Speech Therapy, Green works to harness the potential of technology to help seniors stay connected and active. In her presentation, she will discuss 10 Tech Tips that seniors can incorporate into their daily routines to promote well being, introduce new skills and encourage activity and interaction with the world around them. And, she will share her knowledge about affordable devices, strategies and resources tailored to the unique needs of seniors. The presentation will include practical advice about easy-to-use video call gadgets, productivity tools and digital assistants such as Alexa and Siri. Green will also provide information to help residents buy and use technology that can make ordinary activities as well as awesome occasions more doable and more fun. The presentation will be offered on a large screen television in the Technology Resource Center as well as via Zoom. Seating is limited in the Center. Send an email to leisureworld.tech@gmail.com to register for the program. Coming Up Look for more Saturday at the Center mini clinics in September. Dates and times will be announced in the management emails as well as Leisure World News. Volunteers Still Needed Leisure World Tech is grateful to the volunteers who have responded to our earlier requests for monitors to work in the Technology Resource Center. Thanks to several new volunteers, we are able to staff the center during some periods every day. However, we still need a few more folks to give Leisure World residents access to our resources for six hours every day. The center is scheduled to be open seven days a week during these time periods: 11 A.M.-1:00 P.M.; 2:00-4:00 P.M; and 5:00-7:00 P.M. You don’t have to be a computer expert, and training is available. You’ll make new friends and learn a little (maybe a lot) in the process. Occasionally, the monitors have a party. What’s not to like? If you can help out, call 301-598-1306 or send an email to Janet Zimmer at jmzincr@gmail.com. Check Out Our TechTalk Newsletters Here Home About Us Our Programs Our Services Leisure World Tech, Inc., is chartered as an organization that serves the Leisure World of Maryland community. Home About Us Our Services

Donate Leisure World Tech is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organized to serve residents of Leisure World of Maryland. All funding comes from donations and grants. Donations are tax deductible. You can donate online by clicking the button on this page. Home About Us Our Programs Our Services Support The Technology Resource Center Leave a one-time donation First name Last name Email Donate in the name of: Honoree name: How did you hear about us? Make a Donation Thank you for helping us make a difference! Leisure World Tech, Inc., is chartered as an organization that serves the Leisure World of Maryland community.

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More About Us You can read more about the Apple Club of Leisure World here . Leisure World Tech was formed in 2023 as a merger between the between two existing community organizations: the Computer Center and the Apple Club. The original Leisure World Computer Club dates back to 1992, when it was established as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation with the charge of "providing residents with opportunities to participate in formal computer educational activities for the purposes of professional learning and personal growth." The club got a kick start from a grant of $30,000 from the Foundation of Leisure World. The funds were used to buy equipment for a dedicated space provided by Leisure World in Clubhouse 2. Over the next 30 years, the Computer Center continued to upgrade and expand services and equipment to provide digital services to the Leisure World Community. For most of their combined history, the Apple Club of Leisure World played an important role in the activities and operation of the Computer Center. The president of the Apple group served on the Center's Board and other members contributed to outreach and education programs. Members of both clubs used resources in the Computer Center. The Apple Club membership was added to the existing rolls of the Computer Center, and programming is now developed jointly to serve users of both systems. In 2022, The Apple Club sought a new path forward and accepted an invitation to join forces with the Computer Center. The two organizations reached a merger agreement at the end of 2022. The former president and other members of the Apple club now serve on the current Leisure World Tech Board of Directors. Beginning in early 2023, the Board of the newly formed organization began looking for innovative strategies to reach residents in ways that could help them improve their ability to use digital tools in their daily lives. Drawing on the combined resources of both groups, Leisure World Tech has significantly expanded educational programing and has improved its communication with the Leisure World community. Those efforts include exploring resources outside the community to bring a greater levels of expertise and experience to our programming. These more complex projects require participation by dedicated residents willing to donate their time and expertise. The availability of such volunteers will determine how much we can expand our educational services. Home About Us Our Programs Our Services

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Equipment A number of Windows and Mac workstations are set up with large screens and keyboards to accommodate users with visual or other impairments. The Technology Resource Center is furnished with several laptop computers in addition to Mac and Windows desktop systems. A new, large screen TV and supporting sound equipment have been acquired for Zoom and in-house video presentations. All our computers are loaded with up-to-date software and are connected to printers and other devices through a secure, high speed network managed by the resource center. A Chrome Book was purchased in early 2023 and is available to visitors who would like to learn more about the Google operating system and suite of applications. Both color and black and white printers are provided. A minimal charge is collected for printing, based on the number of pages processed. Users can also take advantage of scanners, headphones CD/DVD players and other digital devices. Most of our equipment was purchased with grants provided by the Leisure World Foundation. Check our schedule page to learn more about center hours and available help. Home Our Center About Us Our Programs Our Services

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