Programme: Kerry
WHO Theme: Civic Participation And Employment, Communication And Information, Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Staying Connected
Funding Stream: Local AF Programme Funding, TVR Accelerated Fund
Resources Required: Financial, Paid Staff, Volunteer Staff, Local management of the initiative and Training
Cost: 0-500
Description
High speed broadband has been installed into a number of community facilities in rural locations and the aim of this project is to maximise their potential for the wider community including older people. There is potential to deliver online training, participation in arts and cultural activities and community participation in groups such as the Older People’s Council and PPN.
Aim of Initiative
Older People, particularly in rural communities, who may not have access to broadband at home.
Who is it aimed at
Older People, particularly in rural communities, who may not have access to broadband at home.
Steps critical to success
- Stakeholder engagement
- Funding
- Willingness to explore potential
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Stakeholder engagement and agreeing roles
- Resources both at organisatonal and community level
- Multi faceted project
Outcomes / Benefits
- Cross agency co-operation
- Interdepartmental cooperation – Economic and Community
- Added Value
Evaluation / Report:
At too early a stage to assess
Contact:
Brian Looney Digital Officer and Siobhan Griffin, Age Friendly Programme, Kerry County Council, sgriffin@kerrycoco.ie
Website:
http://sneemdigitalhub.ie/