✨ Accessible Media for All
🎙 Program 4: Accessible Media for All
Core Components - Projections 2025-26 Fiscal Year:
📘 Altadena Talks Foundation Program: Easy Access Media
At Altadena Talks Foundation, we believe everyone deserves to stay connected, no matter your tech experience.
That’s why we created Easy Access Media—a special program designed to help seniors, Spanish speakers, and neighbors with disabilities get the most out of podcasts, videos, and websites.
What We Offer:
🗣️ Spanish & Captions Made Simple
Podcasts are available in Spanish
Captions (words on screen) for all our YouTube and Facebook videos
🌐 Friendly Website & App
Easy to navigate layout—great for phones and tablets
Voice-readable pages that talk out loud
Designed to follow ADA accessibility standards
💡 Hands-On Help for Seniors
Workshops just for seniors—learn how to use a phone, tablet, or smart TV
Library partnerships offer local tech coaches who can help one-on-one
🎯 Who It’s For:
Seniors from Altadena and nearby areas
Spanish-speaking residents
Anyone who wants help using media on their device
You're not alone—this program was built for you.
If you’ve used a smart TV, we can help you do the rest. Join us at one of our friendly workshops or ask your library how to connect with us.
🎯 Why We Do This – Our Goals
At Altadena Talks Foundation, we believe everyone should be able to understand and take part in what’s happening in their community.
That’s why Easy Access Media focuses on:
📢 Making important information easy to hear, read, or watch—in your language and at your pace
🙌 Helping seniors and people with disabilities feel independent and confident using technology
🌍 Closing the gap so no one is left out, no matter their language or ability
✅ How We're Doing
We’re proud to share real results from our program:
💬 All podcast episodes now include Spanish and captions
😊 85% of Spanish-speaking users say the program helps them stay connected
👵🏽 Over 100 seniors trained each year at 10+ accessibility workshops
We’re here to make digital media easier, more inclusive, and more welcoming—for you.
