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SF DOS highlights digital equity push, CalAIM rollout and planned merger with Mayor's Office on Disability
Summary
At its Sept. 4 meeting, the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services outlined a push to expand digital access, early CalAIM community supports and a planned administrative merger; staff reported device distributions, conservatorship referrals and program pilots.
Executive Director Kelly Dearman told the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services Commission on Sept. 4 that the department is stepping up digital-equity efforts while rolling out CalAIM supports and preparing to absorb staff from the Mayor's Office on Disability.
Dearman said the department received 1,400 iPads through the California Department of Aging's digital connections program and has partnered with community organizations including The Arc of San Francisco, Curry Senior Center, Community Living Campaign, Community Tech Network and Self Help for the Elderly to distribute devices; she reported "13 23 iPads so far" have been distributed and described plans to refresh 44 computer labs with 200 new…
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