Comcast Partners with The Arc of Lane County to Provide Digital Education to Adults with Learning Disabilities
17 February 2017 - 3:32AM
Business Wire
“Keys to Success” Program Grand Opening
Showcases The Arc’s Learning Lab
Comcast has partnered with The Arc of Lane County to construct a
Learning Lab dedicated to teaching adults with disabilities
essential computer skills. The Lab will celebrate its Grand Opening
at the Arc’s Annual Banquet on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 5:00
pm.
While 83.3% of U.S. households report computer ownership, only
25% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities own
one. Funded with a $10,000 donation from Comcast, The Arc’s
Learning Lab offers “Keys to Success,” a six-week course designed
specifically for adults with disabilities to build basic computer
skills and to learn to navigate the internet.
“Internet skills are critical to bridging the digital divide,”
said Comcast Senior Regional Vice-President Rodrigo Lopez. “We are
so pleased to partner with The Arc to teach their clients email
basics, social media navigation, and resume-building.”
The “Keys to Success” program will be graduating one of its
classes at the Open House, presenting diplomas to the participants.
The class has been so successful that The Arc is adding a more
advanced class in January.
“Our partnership with Comcast has enabled us to offer our
clients really important curriculum,” said Arc Executive Director
Pamela Ring. “Learning the basics such as how to set up an email
account, resume writing, and the importance of Internet safety are
important skills to have today.”
When asked about the program, Jason Coker, a recent graduate of
“Keys to Success” offered, “I was really excited to make my resume
and get closer to my dream job.” At the end of the class each
student made a short presentation that they will share at the
Banquet.
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About The Arc of Lane County
The Arc of Lane County was founded in 1953 and has since
provided services to more than 700 families. The Arc provides job
coaching, employment services, financial management,
community-inclusion, in-home care, and youth & adult services.
The guiding mission of the Arc is to advocate to enhance the
dignity, expand the opportunities, and protect the rights of
persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their
families. The Arc envisions a world in which all persons have the
support they need for personal development, independence, and
interdependence with family and friends, and inclusion in the
community.
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