Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
12-1-2023
Abstract
- Aims to address the gap in digital division by providing low-income individuals with essential computer skills.
- These individuals are currently facing health challenges due to economic constraints, limited access to healthcare services, and overall lack of familiarity in digital literacy.
- At Wellspring Women’s Center, nearly 200 individuals are affected by this issue.
- The Chromebook could be delivered in a flexible model such as in-person workshops, online tutorials, and 1:1 mentoring.
- This approach ensures accessibility and empowerment of the participants to develop essential digital literacy skills to promote independence in their own health management.
- The Chromebook can open gates to enhancing digital health literacy and access to health care. Additionally, to achieve overall quality of life and well-being of the underserved communities while fostering a sense of self-sufficiency, digital empowerment, and inclusivity.
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Deanne; Rogers, Brian; and Yang, Hazel, "Closing Gap in Digital Divide of the Vulnerable Women in the Community via Assistive Technology: The Chromebook" (2023). Occupational Therapy Student Research. 15.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/ot-student-research/15
