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Online and Virtual Programs

Many COAs have already shifted their programming Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, Alexa and other platforms that provide easy access for sharing of a wide variety of programming – live or pre-recorded. COAs have also turned to Community Media (local cable access). A new partnership between MCOA and MA-Access https://www.massaccess.org/, the state-wide association for local cable stations will make it easier for stations to access programming for older adults. MA-Access has also agreed to accept programming from across the state so that, regardless of location, older adults have program access via their local community station. MCOA has provided MA-Access with advice on how to best program for older adults. To learn more about how to access and share programming – click here:  https://youtu.be/wXd4bKSDpD4

For tips on how to record videos on an Iphone, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2picMQC-9E

Be thinking about:

As COAs begin to phase-in onsite services, think about what will happen to your online programming, and the benefits it may provide to older adults are not able to come to the senior center. People living with dementia, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, or other homebound individuals are likely enjoying the benefits of a rich and wide array of online, cable, and telephone options many of which did not exist before the pandemic.

 

 

 

Massachusetts Councils
on Aging

116 Pleasant Street, Suite 306
Easthampton, MA 01027
 
Telephone: 413-527-6425
Fax: 413-527-7138