<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr"><div>Hi everyone,<br></div><p>I’m reaching out to share a community research opportunity that may be of interest to people in your networks.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.digitalbridgesociety.org/" target="_blank">Digital Bridge Society</a></strong> is conducting a small research study with older adults in British Columbia to better understand their experiences with digital tools such as phones, computers, tablets, apps, and online services. The goal is to use these insights to design more relevant and supportive digital literacy programs for older adults.</p><p><strong>About the study:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Participation involves a <strong>one-on-one interview (30–45 minutes)</strong> with a friendly researcher based in Victoria, BC</p></li><li><p>Interviews are <strong>in person</strong>, or <strong>by video call</strong> if the participant is comfortable signing the consent form online</p></li><li><p>Participation is <strong>voluntary</strong>, confidential, and no incentives are offered</p></li><li><p>The study has been <strong>reviewed and approved by the Community Research Ethics Board</strong></p></li></ul><p>We’re hoping to connect with older adults who may be interested in sharing their perspectives, no particular tech skill level is required.</p><p>I’ve included:</p><ul><li><p>A link to the webpage promoting the research <a href="https://www.digitalbridgesociety.org/research" target="_blank">here</a></p></li><li><p>A copy of the interview questions for reference below</p></li></ul><p>If you know individuals or community groups who might be interested, please feel free to share this opportunity or pass it along. Participants can learn more or express interest by emailing <a href="mailto:digitalbridgesociety@gmail.com" target="_blank">digitalbridgesociety@gmail.com</a>.</p><p>Thank you so much for helping spread the word, it’s greatly appreciated."</p><p>Feel free to make edits or let me know if you have questions. </p><p>Cheers, </p><p>Jordan</p><p><br></p><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4ytPc_8cMFvEa6QZmCiwxYBhK_ScXUhD75PSYN84R3jSdjVZgMGtemTY3PCLgdDDZO1mJNQGnGdQloW" width="160" height="80" style="margin-right:0px"><br><div>I would like to acknowledge with respect and gratitude that we are on the traditional, unceded territories of the <strong>Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples</strong>, known today as the <strong>Songhees and Esquimalt Nations</strong>. I also acknowledge the <strong>W̱SÁNEĆ peoples</strong>, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.</div></div></div></div>
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