About ACE IT Computer Training for the 50+
Group
 Following
its launch in May 2001, Age Concern Edinburgh
Information Technology (ACE IT) has rapidly
become one of the central providers of community
based computer training both within the
Edinburgh area and beyond.
One of the core roles of ACE IT has always been
to encourage new and non confident users,
specifically in the 50+ age group, to learn
basic computer skills, Internet access and email
thus broadening education, offer other leisure
interests and find information on many issues
and topics.
What makes the ACE IT computer
training sessions so successful with clients is
the friendly,
relaxed atmosphere where overcoming the fear
factor and realising the fun that can be
achieved from the computer is seen to be one of
the key objectives.
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"The relentless advance of technology is being
paralleled by the
phenomenon of the ‘greying population’. If older
people are not helped to catch up and use the
technology, we will be faced with a serious
‘digital divide’, whereby a growing proportion
of those whom technology would help to remain
independent and ‘connected’ members of the
community, become instead isolated and
disenfranchised."
Jenny Ridge Chief Exec
ACE IT 2004
ACE IT is committed to the City of Edinburgh City Council’s A City for All Ages
(ACFAA) – Edinburgh's joint plan for Older People to
improve opportunities and services for older people within the
city
For further information
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/acfaa
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
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ACE IT is regarded as one of
the leading resources for IT and older people at local, regional
and national levels and provides consultancy services to many
groups and organisations |
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