Free Digital Skills Training Offered by Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs
October 28 – 30, 2025
 The Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs, in partnership with the County's Digital Equity Initiative and 55+ Program, is hosting free digital skills trainings for all adults, regardless of age.
When:
October 28 - 30
Where:
Arlington Mill Community Center
Room 503
909 S. Dinwiddie St.
Arlington, VA 22204
See class times and descriptions and register here.
Come learn from national digital literacy experts Connected Nation. Topics include using web browsers, creating passwords that are hard to guess, using search engines, navigating a mobile device, and so much more.
Each class includes instruction in English and Spanish; the instructor speaks both languages.
Registration, either using this form or by phone, is preferred but not required. However, classes will be capped at 20 learners.
To register by phone, ask questions, or inquire about accommodations as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please call or email Mona Farah at 703-228-0951 or mofarah@arlingtonva.us.
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Coalition Member Spotlight
Fillip Consulting Brings Lectures on AI to 55+ Program
Barbara Fillip has been collaborating with Arlington County’s 55+ Program to help older adults explore how Artificial Intelligence can simplify daily life and support lifelong learning. Her workshops, including “Everyday AI,” “Prompting Skills for Lifelong Learning,” and “AI for Tech Troubleshooting,” use real scenarios and live demonstrations to turn abstract technology into something practical and approachable.
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From these sessions, Barbara has seen that older adults bring deep problem-solving experience and curiosity to the table. Their prior experiences with technology vary widely, from confident early adopters to those just beginning to experiment, and so do their comfort levels exploring new tools. Reaching this diverse group requires flexible strategies that meet people where they are, both in terms of skills and geography.
Barbara looks forward to collaborating with others involved in Arlington’s Digital Equity Initiative and to expanding her work in 2026 to include new topics beyond Generative AI, focusing on the broader range of technologies that older adults encounter in everyday life.
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Digital Equity Coalition Hosts Third Quarter Meeting at Microsoft
 Members of the Digital Equity Coalition watch a presentation in a conference room at Microsoft's office in Rosslyn.
The Digital Equity Coalition met on September 19 at Microsoft’s Rosslyn office. The meeting spotlighted the recent County-funded projects, including ways Coalition members could collaborate with and support digital equity grantees. Microsoft then provided an overview of key features that could support Arlington’s community organizations:
- The various Employee Resources Groups that provide in-kind support for a range of community projects,
- The Microsoft Garage that offers hands on learning opportunities for the community, and
- The Microsoft Innovation Hub that showcases how AI machine learning is incorporated across several industries.
The group then toured the Innovation Hub Facility.
With approximately 50 in attendance, this meeting marks the largest gathering to date and another opportunity for information sharing and partnership development.
Save the Date for the final Coalition meeting of the year at George Mason University!
When:
Friday, December 5, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Van Metre Hall
George Mason University
3351 Fairfax Dr.
Arlington, VA 22201
We will continue our first year’s theme of building our network with a presentation by Volunteer Arlington about leadership and out of the box thinking to leverage volunteers. Next, various speakers from George Mason University will share ways to partner and collaborate to advance digital equity work. We'll also look ahead to 2026 with a few activities to set up the group for strategic discussions.
Missed "Where Home & Homepage Intersect"? Check Out the Recording
 "Where Home & Homepage Intersect," presented by Arlington County's Digital Equity Initiative and Housing&, featured affordable housing developers and tech service providers.
On Friday, October 10, Arlington County's Digital Equity Initiative and Housing& hosted a virtual forum in celebration of Digital Inclusion Week and Affordable Housing Month. The event featured a panel discussion among affordable housing developers who shared various strategies to bring quality, affordable internet connectivity into their projects. Next, several technological service providers presented on their work and its intersections with affordable housing.
Spread the Word & Stay Informed
Know any neighbors, friends, or colleagues who might be interested in Arlington County’s Digital Equity Initiative? Forward this newsletter and invite them to subscribe using this link.
Find news and info about the Initiative and its milestones, plus continuously updated lists of resources, on the Digital Equity Initiative Homepage.
For more updates about Community Planning, Housing and Development in Arlington County, including announcements from the Digital Equity Initiative, follow Plan Arlington VA on X (Twitter).
Questions or ideas? Contact us at DigitalEquity@arlingtonva.us.
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