Shawinigan, April 9, 2025 – The SADC unveiled today the results of the AccèsTI-Seniors program, which was carried out over the past two years and concluded on March 31. The program aimed to improve digital literacy among individuals aged 55 and over in Shawinigan. More specifically, it sought to build seniors’ confidence and skills in using the Internet, as well as their cybersecurity awareness, in order to encourage greater use of this essential tool in daily life.
As of March 31, 2025, after two years of activities, 185 participants had completed their journey in the program (132 women | 53 men). The average age of participants was 73.4 years. The program was highly popular and ended with 42 people still on the waiting list.
Participants received training using the following operating systems:
- 91 participants used Apple devices
- 70 participants used Android devices
- 24 participants used Windows devices
The two most popular training sessions were:
- Getting to Know My Device (108 participants)
- Becoming Functional with My Device (113 participants)
A total of 180 participants reported being satisfied with the services and felt that the training met their needs and expectations.
“In an era where the Internet and technology are omnipresent in our lives, we are proud to have supported seniors in navigating the digital world with confidence. We will continue seeking solutions to relaunch this project, which has clearly demonstrated its relevance and importance for our community.”
— Nathalie Boisvert, President of SADC Shawinigan
This project was made possible through funding from the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, as part of the Digital Literacy Exchange Program.
