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California LifeLine Program
cpuc.ca.gov/lifeline
californialifeline.com/en/contact
866-272-0349
1-877-858-7463
Internet Essentials (from Comcast)
Internet Essentials (from Comcast)
Computer Classes
Cameron House
cameronhouse.org
cameronhouse.org/adult/adult-education
[email protected]
415-781-0401
920 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Serves: Adults and Seniors
SF Community Living Campaign
sfcommunityliving.org
sfcommunityliving.org/learn-skills/computer-training
[email protected]
415-821-1003
1663 Mission Street, Suite 525
San Francisco, CA 94103
The SF Connected Program
Serves: older adults and adults with disabilities
Computer Access
Larkin Street Youth Services
larkinstreetyouth.org
415-673-0911
415-673-0911 ext.200
134 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Monday to Friday: 9AM to 5PM
Serves: Youth under 24
PCs for People
SF LGBT Center
sfcenter.org/the-david-bohnett-cybercenter
sfcenter.org
[email protected]
415-865-5661
415-865-5555
1800 Market Street,
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12-4 pm
Serves: LGBTQ youth and People experiencing homelessness
St. Anthony’s Foundation
stanthonysf.org
stanthonysf.org/techlab
[email protected]
415-592-2766
150 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:30AM-4PM
Tuesdays: 8:30AM to 1PM
Serves: Homeless and low-income residents
Success Centers
successcenters.org
successcenters.org/locations
415-549-7000
1449 Webster Street
San Francisco, CA 94115-3705
SFPL Tech’d Out Program
The library allows library patrons to check out laptops and mobile Internet hotspots for use outside the library for 3 weeks at a time. At select branches only.
AT&T Access discount program
https://www.att.com/internet/access/
AT&T’s discount program offering home Internet for about $10 a month.
SF Free Public Wi-Fi and Computer Lab Map
google.com/maps
Map of free public Internet and computer labs at parks, rec centers, libraries, non-profits, and outdoor areas throughout San Francisco.
Comcast’s Internet Essentials discount program
Comcast’s discount program offering home Internet for about $10 a month.
PCs for People Online
pcsrefurbished.com/sales/salesHome.aspx
The nonprofit PCs for People offers unlimited 4G LTE hotspot Internet service for about $10 a month. They also offer refurbished desktops and laptops for as low as $70-$100.
Free computers from the Computer and Technology
ewastecollective.org/free-computer
Low-income residents can apply to receive a free, refurbished computer. Current wait times are typically 1-3 months and computers will need to be picked up from their office.
Curriculum & Course Materials
CTN Basic Digital Skills
A 4-session basic digital literacy curriculum with a job-seeker focus.
SFDE Basic Digital Skills
A 6-session basic digital literacy curriculum based on CTN’s curriculum. Modified with input from workforce center pilot sites.
St. Anthony’s Tech Lab Smartphone Class
A series of 3 workshops to teach smartphone basics.
SF Dept. of Technology Online Safety
A short presentation and handout prepared on online safety prepared by the City’s Department of Technology.
Microsoft DigiSeniors
Microsoft partnered with the City of Chicago to develop this 90 minute workshop curriculum designed to introduce seniors to technology. It covers the parts of a computer, using email, Windows accessibility settings, and Internet safety.
SFPL Excel Basics
Course materials for the library’s 1 hour Excel Basics workshop.
Goodwill Image Editing 101
Goodwill Community Foundation’s tutorial for learning the basics of imaging editing.
P2PU Learning Circle Facilitator Handbook
A handbook for organizing Learning Circles, or study groups, for online courses.
Online Learning
GCFLearnFree
Goodwill Community Foundation’s online learning portal. Free video and text-based tutorials on basic and intermediate digital skills.
Digital Learn
The Public Library Association’s online learning portal with free video tutorials on basic digital literacy.
Lynda.com (via SFPL)
SF Public Library patrons can use this link for free access to Lynda’s wide array of video-based online classes. Includes many commonly requested skills like the Microsoft Office suite, web design, coding, and photo editing.
Gale Courses (via SFPL)
All SF Public Library patrons can use this link to enroll in Gale Courses, offering a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led online courses. Technology topics include Microsoft Office, Intro to Programming, and IT certification prep.
Gig Economy Starter Kit
OEWD partnered with Samaschool to create this series of free interactive training modules and videos to help residents succeed in the online gig economy.
Class Central
A search and reviews site for online classes.
Assistive Technology
Access Ingenuity
Provides accessibility services and solutions for people with disabilities and organizations that work with people with disabilities. They offer accessibility consulting services as well as training and support on a variety of assistive technology — from the JAWS screen reader to voice recognition software.
California Department of Rehabilitation
dor.ca.gov/Home/DisabilityAccessServices
Assists individuals with disabilities pursuing continuing education and/or employment opportunities with counseling, coaching, needs assessment and funding for tools (including Assistive Technologies) and other resources that advance the individual’s path to employment.
Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco’s Assistive Technology program
ilrcsf.org/get-support/assistive
Offers information and training about Assistive Technology to consumers with disabilities. They even have a Device Lending Library where people can try out the latest technology and bring it home for a test run.
Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California
hearingspeech.org/services/hearing-aids/assistive-listening-devices
Provides life-long professional services to support all people with hearing loss or communication difficulties in achieving their goals. There are many assistive listening devices available and apps that can help people communicate better.
Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Access Technology program
lighthouse-sf.org/programs/skills
Team of teachers and specialists provide assessments and trainings on Assistive Technology for individuals living with low vision or blindness.
SFPL Assistive Technology
sfpl.org/services/accessibility-services/accessible-technology
Overview of the library’s Assistive Technology services available.
Advanced Skills
City College: Computer Science
City College: Computer Networking and IT
City College: Visual Media Design
ccsf.edu/academics/schools/school-fine-applied-communication-arts/visual-media-design-department
City College of San Francisco offers programs and courses in computer programming, databases, digital illustration, animation and gaming, network administration and more.
OEWD TechSF
OEWD’s TechSF initiative provides free education, training and employment assistance to both jobseekers and employers in San Francisco’s thriving Tech Sector. TechSF offers moderate to advanced digital skills trainings throughout the city, focusing on topics like design, IT, coding and programming, software engineering, and more.
Code Tenderloin
Code Tenderloin offers a 4-week Job Readiness class and a 6-week Basic Front End Web Development class that teaches Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
Samaschool
OEWD partnered with Samaschool to help city residents take advantage of gig economy opportunities. Workshops are currently available at the Visitacion Valley Neighborhood Access Point (FACES SF) and the Western Addition Neighborhood Access Point (Success Center).
