April Newsletter - D.C. Senior iPad Program Monthly Newsletter
New Book Club on Wednesdays!
New Weekly Event
WildTech is pleased to announce a new edition to its weekly programming: the Reading Lunch Club! Every Wednesday at noon, hop on Zoom for a virtual book club, hosted by iPad trainer, Christal Miller!
![Lunch Club Flier; Senior iPad Program](http://www.wildtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lunch-Club-flyer-400x532.jpg)
The Senior iPad Program Presents...
The WTA Talent Show
WildTech will host its first ever talent show, featuring both WildTech staff and iPad program participants. The festivities include a fashion show, a raffle door prize, and a 45-minute talent show.
Winners will receive prizes!
![WildTech Talent Show flier](http://www.wildtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Talent-Show-400x532.jpg)
Dylan Medina
In Memoriam
![In Memory of Dylan Medina, WildTech associate.](http://www.wildtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Dylan-Medina-1-600x392.jpg)
This March, WildTech lost a beloved member of the iPad program.
Dylan Medina was a 21 year-old known for his outstanding work ethic, working tirelessly to prep half of all 2021 iPads. His dedication led him to make over 500 calls to in-take participants into the iPad program. He is remembered as a great friend, humanitarian, and a bright light to all who knew him.
Dylan will be greatly missed.
Expanding Her Horizons
Diane Hall
![Diane Hall, iPad Program Participant](http://www.wildtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Diane-Hall-211x300.jpg)
- Diane Hall is a resident of Ward 8 and a regular attendee of WildTech’s classes.
- Like many first time attendees, she experienced apprehension and anxiety.
- However, she found that her anxiety lessened when she began attending and found herself curious to learn more about her new iPad.
- The classes helped her connect to what she calls “a village” of fellow-minded people learning to use the iPad. She admires how everyone looks out for each other.
- Outside of class, Ms. Hall considers herself an artist. She loves to paint and create jewelry, something she learned from in D.C. Recreation Centers.
- Ms. Hall has been using the iPad to further expand her artistic horizons, regularly using apps such as Pinterest and YouTube to get inspiration for new art projects.
- Recently, she has been using the iPad app Canva to create fliers and business cards for self-advertising.
- Ms. Hall really loves how the iPad’s large screen and the vibrancy of the colors lends itself well to her creative endeavours.
Participant Testimonial from Karen Watson
“During the training, I was like a kid in a candy store! I learned so many things; how to read emails, create a split-screen, how to download a virtual background in Zoom, and how to join the Zoom classes in two different ways! If I didn’t have something else to do that day, I would have stayed to learn more! I told the library trainers I would be back and since then I have bought a portable mini-desk for my tablet.”
– Karen Watson, April 2023
May Programming
- Tuesday, May 2nd:
1:00pm – The Talent Show - Wednesday, May 3rd
12:00pm – Howard University College of Pharmacy - Thursday, May 11th
1:30pm – Navigating DCPL New Website by Diamond - Thursday, May 18th
1:30pm – Alzheimer’s Association M. Watson - Thursday, May 25th
1:30pm – The Monday Group by Dr. L. Mundy
iPad Program Weekly Schedule
![Senior iPad Program Weekly Schedule](http://www.wildtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ipad-Program-Weekly-Schedule-1100x550.png)
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(So Others Might Eat)
Since 1970, SOME (so others might eat) has offered D.C. residents a range of services to help them meet basic needs, receive healthcare and other treatment, train for a living-wage career, obtain safe and affordable housing, and more.
If you are in need of a free meal, showers, or long-term care, please visit https://some.org/get-help/ or call 202-797-8806.
Senior MedExpress
Serviced by Yellow Cab
Yellow Cab in partnership with the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) is pleased to provide service to Senior MedExpress, the essential non-emergency medical transportation and Meal Delivery for Seniors.
The Senior MedExpress program provides eligible DC residents, age 60+, with a certified medical condition free round-trip transportation to essential medical appointments such as chemotherapy or dialysis, or to health-related public benefits appointments for DDS, Medicaid (DHS ESA sites), or SNAP.
![Yellow Cab Logo](http://www.wildtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Yellow-Cab-Logo-300x300.png)
Written by Aijae Hidalgo with help from Senior Program Manager Alex Marshall and Training Manager Theresa James
![WildTech's Senior iPad Program is made possible by a grant from DACL](http://www.wildtech.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DACL-logo-blue-300x120.png)
Supported by the D.C. Department of Aging and Community Living
For general inquiries about the DC Senior iPad program or technical support with your iPad, please call: 202-800-6868.
For inquiries about DC Department of Aging (DACL) services, please call: 202-724-5626
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