In an increasingly associated world, the mixed Gers Digital Syndicat is an important player to support the residents of the department in their digital transition.
Originally created to support the installation of the fiber in the entire department, Digital Gers is not limited to infrastructure. Since 2021, the mixed union, which was financed by the department council and 40 % by the municipalities of 60 % by the municipalities, has actually been offering support for the familiarity of citizens with digital instruments.
A local service, but especially free of charge
Matthieu, of all, explains that he is part of a team of experts who are digitally recruited by GERS. Throughout the department, your job change your help free of charge.
The resistance are organized in various locations such as advisors, media libraries or EHPAD. Partnerships with institutions such as CPAM or MDPH also make it possible to reach a large audience, from older people to basic and college students.
Different needs and personalized support
The most common inquiries relate to digital foundations such as securing photos or the use of messages such as WhatsApp: “95 % of the people we support are over 65,” says Matthieu. These seniors, who often strive to gain autonomy, are looking for concrete solutions from digital consultants to use their smartphones or navigate through the Internet without being dependent on their relatives.
He also intervenes in schools with his colleagues to combat subjects such as cyberbullying or the “urban legends” of the Internet that worry the youngest.
An important role in a rural department
One of GERS Digital’s main goals is prevention. In fact, online fraud are the focus of the concerns of the concerns of the concerns of the concerns. “As soon as the fraud is made, it is generally too late,” advised Matthieu. Digital advisors therefore emphasize education and vigilance, especially with the audience in need of protection such as seniors or people with disabilities.
By placing people at the center of his campaign, Gers Digital shows that digitally can be an inclusion and autonomy tool that is accessible to everyone. The mission is clear: Set Illektronism a brake and allow GERSOSIS to use the possibilities that digitally offers and at the same time avoid its traps. “What is most important to me is to help people make progress so that they become completely independent in the long term,” concludes Matthieu.