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
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
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
Target Populations Seniors ◦estimated 42% broadband subscribership Adults with disabilities Low income ◦estimated 41% broadband subscribership English as a second language
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
Opportunities for Collaboration “Coordination” Grant Condition ◦California Community College Foundation ◦CETF Developing subscribership metrics, instruments Joint outreach Serial outreach
Contact Information Brian Roberts ◦ ◦ Barry Fraser ◦ Digital Media ◦ Sybil Boutilier ◦ DAAS Programs