Kūpuna Connections
(808) 755-3645
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TECH TALK SELF HELP CLINICS
January 22, 2025 - 10am-12pm
February 26, 2025 - 10am-12pm
Lihue Public Library, 4344 Hardy Street
Pre-registration encouraged but not required
Text or Call or Just Come to the Clinic 808-755-3645
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808-241-4470 or elderlyaffairs@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
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Kūpuna Connections wins Hawai‘i's Digital Equity Innovation Award for Community Impact
During National Digital Inclusion Week, the first-ever Digital Equity Innovation Awards (DEIA) celebrated pioneers and advocates working to bridge Hawai‘i’s digital divide. Hosted by the Hawai‘i Broadband and Digital Equity Office, the event recognized leaders in broadband access and digital skills, including Ken Dickinson who accepted the award on behalf of Kūpuna Connections and the entire community that made the project possible. Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke praised the winners for their collective efforts stating, "Mahalo to the dedicated community champions who are paving the way to create a future that keeps us all connected for generations to come.”
Teaching Our Kūpuna How To Use Technology
Helping our Kūpuna get comfortable with technology.
Featured on the December 13, 2024 episode of The Hō'ike Weekly, hosted by Tricia Allen.
Official Award Recipients Videos
Introduction: Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, State of Hawai'i
The Awards for Kaua'i begin at minute 16:34
The Award for Kūpuna Connections begins at 25:46
Digital Inclusion Week - Celebrating Hawai'i's Digital Equity Innovation Awards, October 9, 2024
He aupuni palapala koʻu-Mine is the Kingdom of literacy (Kauikeaouli - 1824)
Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke, State of Hawai'i, minute 4:30
Kaua'i Awards, Nate Prescott, minute 24:00
Kūpuna Connections Award, Ken Dickinson minute 30:30
Watch the recording, click here, of the July 31, in person meeting with Nate Prescott, County of Kauai Office of Economic Development on How'z Your Internet? Plus Technical Q&A with Ken for your computer, tablet or smart phone.
Watch the recording, click here, of the January 31, in person meeting with Johnny Yago, AEA Program Specialist, presenting about Healthy Aging programs. Plus Technical Q&A with Ken for your computer, tablet or smart phone.
Watch the recording, click here, of the December 21, in person meeting with Kealoha Takahashi, County Executive on Aging, Agency on Elderly Affairs, presenting the Area Plan, plus an introduction and overview of your website www.kupunaconnections.org and how to use it.