Everyday devices
Charging, settings, touch gestures, and getting around a phone or tablet.
Riolu Detroit
We help older adults use technology.
And help technology work better for them.
01 / In the classroom
Learning on your own device
At St. Patrick Senior Center in Detroit, volunteers teach small-group classes and help people practice on their own phones and tablets.
The curriculum- Weeks per course
- 8
- Class meetings
- 4
- Volunteers per class
- 2+
Keeping in touch
Calls, messages, photos, and video chats with family and friends.
Healthcare services
Patient portals, appointment booking, telehealth, and pharmacy apps.
Online safety
Suspicious messages, safer passwords, and what to do when something looks wrong.
02 / Beyond the classroom
Reporting problems to app makers
When people kept getting stuck at the same step, we tried it ourselves. We sent app makers reports describing the task, the step that failed, and what we observed.
A lesson helps the people in the room. A change to the app can also help people who never come to our classes. The aim is to remove the obstacle, so the next person does not need the same help.
The feedback processContact
Volunteering & collaboration
Get in touch about volunteering, classes, or following up on a problem with your app.
humans@rioludetroit.orgRiolu does not collect donations. Contributions go directly to St. Patrick Senior Center.