LIFTT to begin digital literacy classes, open computer labs

LIFTT will soon offer digital literacy classes and open computer labs at its Billings and Glendive locations Image Description: A vibrant scene of a community class with real people, where seniors and individuals with disabilities are learning digital skills

LIFTT will soon offer digital literacy classes and open computer labs at its Billings and Glendive locations as part of our efforts to promote equity and inclusion in the digital community.

Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT) is excited to announce two new initiatives that will help advance the cause of digital equity and inclusion for persons with disabilities across our service area

Digital Literacy Classes: Digital Literacy classes will be offered in our Billings and Glendive locations. These classes are specifically tailored to teach aging and disabled individuals how to use smartphones (Android and iPhone), Tablets, ThinkPads, laptops, and desktop computers. LIFTT team members will guide participants through the basics and help them identify and access the accessible tools they need to thrive in today’s digital age.
Computer Labs: At both the Billings and Glendive offices, LIFTT will set up labs with desktop computers for consumer use for those who do not have access to personal devices. In addition to supporting the digital literacy classes and other LIFTT educational programming, the computers will be available at certain times so that LIFTT consumers can connect with the world, access vital services, and engage in academic and recreational activities.

Ensuring that people with disabilities are a fully integrated part of their community is at the core of everything we do at LIFTT, and now more than ever, that means not just the physical communities we live and work in but the worldwide digital community as well,” said

LIFTT executive director Carlos Ramalho.

“Whether you need to connect with family and friends, work remotely, attend virtual medical appointments, pay bills online, or communicate through email, LIFTT wants to support your journey towards digital literacy and independence. We invite anyone with a disability in our area to become a consumer of LIFTT and be part of this groundbreaking initiative as we lead the way in promoting digital equity and inclusion across Southeast and South-Central Montana and beyond, said Ramalho now in his fifth year in charge of LIFTT’s operations.

For more information about becoming a LIFTT consumer and participating in our digital literacy, computer lab, and other programs, please contact the LIFTT office in Billings at (406) 259-5181 or Glendive at (406) 948-4800. Also, watch our website and social media channels for updates about class times, lab hours, and the rest of our efforts to build inclusive, accessible digital communities.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

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