Overview
The Arc and AT&T have joined forces on a nationwide program that is bringing digital skills training to people with disabilities and their families. Digital literacy is critical in today’s world to learn, apply for jobs, be socially connected, and more. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, people with disabilities are three times more likely to not go online than people without disabilities.
The Arc, The Arc San Francisco, and AT&T have collaborated to create safe and accessible digital skills trainings that accommodate the different learning styles of people with disabilities.
“Access to the internet is just one part of the digital divide. Knowing how to use it effectively is just as important. This collaboration will provide high-quality digital literacy and learning resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country.”
Mylayna Albright, AVP, Corporate Social Responsibility, AT&T
Access Training Online
Training sessions are offered online free of charge and available 24/7 to complete at your own pace. Modules cover a range of topics, including:
- Getting started with a computer
- Introduction to email
- Navigating a website
- Using a mobile device
- Online safety, passwords, fraud, and scams
- And more
Success Story
Thousands of people have completed training courses already. Watch this video to learn how digital literacy training helped Chad become a better self-advocate and tell his story in new ways online.
In-Person Trainings
Thanks to funding from AT&T, 14 chapters of The Arc will offer in-person workshops. Connect with the chapter in your area for more details:
| Chapter Name | City | State | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arc South Bay | Carson | CA | jastleford@arc-southbay.org |
| The Arc San Francisco | San Francisco | CA | jmcmonagle@thearcsf.org |
| The Arc Marion | Ocala | FL | clyatt.leneia@mcarc.com |
| The Arc Nature Coast | Spring Hill | FL | aollivent@tancinc.org |
| Arc of Southwest Georgia | Albany | GA | bsullivan@thearcswga.org |
| The Arc of Illinois | Tinley Park | IL | becca@thearcofil.org |
| The Arc of Indiana | Indianapolis | IN | aparker@arcind.org |
| The Arc of Greater Brockton | Brockton | MA | rmoore@arcofgreaterbrockton.org |
| The Arc Maryland | Columbia | MD | SDols@thearcmd.org |
| The Arc of Oklahoma | Tulsa | OK | tgist@thearcok.org |
| The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties | Bethlehem | PA | ckaklamanis@arcoflehighnorthampton.org |
| The Arc of Harris County | Houston | TX | dory@aogh.org |
| The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham | Harrisonburg City | VA | execdir@hrarc.org |
| The Arc of Racine County | Racine | WI | pforeman@thearcofracine.org |
Funding for this program provided by:
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
