When is TechComunidad ?

Tech Comunidad will launch in 2012 in the southeast Austin neighborhood of Dove Springs.

Tech Comunidad Dove Springs
Saturday, October 27, 2012
at River City Youth Foundation
5209 S. Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX 78744

Additional TechComunidad locations are being planned for Austin and across Texas.

What is TechComunidad™ ?

Tech Comunidad brings the power of technology to the doorsteps of the people in a community. This digital technology fair is organized in the heart of a low-income neighborhood whose tech knowledge and access to technology is measured to be minimal. The day consists of hands-on tech demonstrations and culturally relevant learning opportunities and training for parents and students. Tech Comunidad is designed to be a starting point for increased tech empowerment for families who need it the most.

What are the Goals?

• To increase the tech knowledge and empowerment of a community as a whole so as to increase its overall educational attainment and quality of life
• To give every family in attendance immediate access to technology for the long-term
• To improve a disadvantaged, low socioeconomic community’s connectivity.

Featured Activities

Tech Comunidad is a learning experience for parents and students who are less technology literate and who have minimal access to tech service and products. The day’s activities include:

• Bilingual digital media sessions on video gaming, social media, cell phone and web technologies
• Hands-on, interactive demonstrations on how technology integrates with daily life
• Cuturally relevant info sessions for parents.