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Council on Aging wins Mass Broadband grant to create device lending program
Summary
Needham's Council on Aging received a Mass Broadband grant that will provide 20 laptops and 10 tablets to establish a device lending library for seniors and support remote program access; staff plan partnerships with the Community Council and tracking of basic usage metrics.
The Needham Council on Aging reported it has received a Mass Broadband grant to buy 20 Dell laptops and 10 Dell tablets to support a lending library for seniors who lack home Internet or devices. Jess, who oversees social services and volunteer programs, said the loaner devices will arrive with a charging cart and will be kept on the first floor to give patrons flexible access to…
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