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CTA Foundation

We power lives. Through our extensive and dynamic network, we bring technology to those most in need — seniors and people with disabilities. It's more than just devices. We give people freedom, independence, purpose and most importantly, vital connections.

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Our mission is to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies that enhance their lives.

The CTA Foundation is a public, national foundation affiliated with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®.

The foundation’s grants strategically support programs that improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities. Because we consider grants part of a partnership, we work closely with our grantees to ensure their programs’ success.

The foundation also facilitates dialogue among industry, consumers, government, advocacy groups and other key stakeholders.

Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2009, and it started supporting its first programs in 2012. To see our 990 filings, visit our Guidestar listing page.

CES 2025

Eureka Park Accessibility Contest

Learn more about the CTA Foundation's Eureka Park Accessibility Contest, returning to CES 2025.

CTA Foundation Innovation Challenge

Join the CTA Foundation Innovation Challenge: Empower Digital Health Solutions for the IDD Community - Deadline to submit is Nov. 1st, 2024.

CTA Foundation Pitch Competition

Learn more about the CTA Foundation's Pitch Competition, returning to CES 2025.

The John and Jane Shalam Award

Continuing the Shalam Legacy: Recognizing Lasting Impact in Combating Social Isolation

The CTA Foundation: Helping Improve the Quality of Life with Technology
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When you give, you power lives.

Through thoughtful and generous donations, The CTA Foundation is able to continue with our mission of connecting seniors and people with disabilities with technologies to enhance their lives. There are many ways to give and make an impact through The CTA Foundation. Join the growing list of corporate and individual supporters that make our work possible.

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CTA Foundation Grants

The foundation’s grants strategically support programs that improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities. Because we consider grants part of a partnership, we works closely with our grantees to ensure their programs’ success.

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CTA Foundation Research on Aging

Outthink Aging Collaboration with IBM

The CTA Foundation Collaborated with IBM to produce Outthink Aging, which explored how technology such as cognitive computing can address the challenges experienced by a growing aging population.

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Active Aging Study

The CTA Foundation collaborated with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® to create the Active Aging Study that highlights the consumer market of older adults and their caregivers that amounts to 85 million people.

Mobility and Aging in Rural America Reports

The CTA Foundation supported Grantmakers in Aging in the creation of two reports focused on the use of existing and emerging technologies to address the transportation needs of people in rural America.

You’ve empowered me. I was shut off, forgotten. Now I have a voice again. I can’t say thank you enough.
Jamy Selfhelp Virtual Senior Center Participant

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Foundation Fellowship
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