The Official Microsoft Blog – News and Perspectives from Microsoft : Virtual Senior Center: An Inclusive Community for Homebound Seniors

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This morning in New York City, Microsoft and two of our partners—the City of New York and Selfhelp Community Services—unveiled the Virtual Senior Center. This is a demonstration project and public-private partnership that uses computer, video technology, and the Internet to eliminate many of the barriers between homebound seniors and their communities. The Virtual Senior Center is an inclusive community, which creates an interactive experience that helps homebound seniors take part in their local senior center, connect to the outside world, and communicate with family and friends.

The Official Microsoft Blog – News and Perspectives from Microsoft : Virtual Senior Center: An Inclusive Community for Homebound Seniors