San Francisco Broadband Opportunity Program State of California Office of the CIO Grantee Meeting November 2, 2010 Brian Roberts Policy Analyst, Department.

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "San Francisco Broadband Opportunity Program State of California Office of the CIO Grantee Meeting November 2, 2010 Brian Roberts Policy Analyst, Department."— Presentation transcript:

1 San Francisco Broadband Opportunity Program State of California Office of the CIO Grantee Meeting November 2, 2010 Brian Roberts Policy Analyst, Department of Technology City and County of San Francisco

2 Program Description $7.9 m Sustainable Broadband Adoption (SBA) Grant Awarded September 29, 2010 Three components: ◦ Seniors and Adults with disabilities  Digital literacy  Overcoming social isolation through social networking  Healthy aging and brain fitness ◦ Digital Media  Create broadband channels for viewing local digital media content  Neighborhood based new media training and distribution  Youth digital media training ◦ City College of San Francisco  Digital media  Home-based online business

3 Sub-recipients (Partners) Dept. of Aging and Adult Services Dept. of Children Youth and their Families City College San Francisco Housing Authority (6 senior/disabled sites) 21 senior centers, 8 adult day care sites, 8 supportive housing sites 12 beacon centers Bay Area Video Coalition Community Technology Network Community Living Campaign/TYZE Self Help for the Elderly Conard House No. California Presbyterian Homes and Services National Council on Aging

4 Target Populations Seniors ◦estimated 42% broadband subscribership Adults with disabilities Low income ◦estimated 41% broadband subscribership English as a second language

5 Expected Outcomes 5,000 new subscribers ($1,900/sub) 25,000 residents participate in training 300,000 training hours per year 75 Direct jobs created

6 Opportunities for Collaboration “Coordination” Grant Condition ◦California Community College Foundation ◦CETF Developing subscribership metrics, instruments Joint outreach Serial outreach

7 Contact Information Brian Roberts ◦ Brian.roberts@sfgov.org Brian.roberts@sfgov.org ◦ 415-581-4061 Barry Fraser ◦ Digital Media ◦barry.fraser@sfgov.orgbarry.fraser@sfgov.org ◦ 415-581-3976 Sybil Boutilier ◦ DAAS Programs ◦sybil.boutilier@sfgov.orgsybil.boutilier@sfgov.org


Download ppt "San Francisco Broadband Opportunity Program State of California Office of the CIO Grantee Meeting November 2, 2010 Brian Roberts Policy Analyst, Department."

Similar presentations


Ads by Google