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The Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility (FITA) is the principal advocate and coordinator for making information communications technology (ICT) accessible for disabled people in the Maltese islands. Our information services assist disabled individuals in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device, intended to increase, maintain, or improve the individual's quality of life.
FITA's principle function is to provide support to disabled individuals in overcoming or removing barriers to education and employment through ICT. Through empowerment and social inclusion disabled persons need to rely less on family and state support. In ensuring that due steps are taken to minimise the digital divide, we aim to enable individuals to contribute productively to society and the economy
We recommend you visit the news section and subscribe to our electronic newsletter so as to keep up to date on how Information and Communication Technology can improve the quality of life of disabled persons.
Latest News
- Smartstart applicants are being notified of their application outcome by postal mail.
- Work experiences at FITA focusing on the creation of educational multimedia. More...
- The FITA ICT training certification at the Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund in Paola was organised through the support of the Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications (MITC), the Education Division and the Maltese College for Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). More...
Our Mission
The aims and objectives of the Foundation are the following:
To promote equal opportunities for all, in particular in relation to information technology matters;
To provide training services in information technology for disabled people;
To gather and disseminate information and to increase awareness on information technology matters;
To liaise with and facilitate public and private endeavours in respect of the creation of equal opportunities in respect of information technology;
To offer advice and consultancy services to private and public organisations in information technology and its use by disabled persons;
FITA Software Resources
Nitghallem bil-Malti CD Rom
Vol1: Customisable, educational software to teach the Maltese alphabet and numbers.
Vol 2: Training exercises in basic mathematics, in the Maltese Language.
Includes Maltese Text-to-Speech synthesis demo
Web Design Course CD Rom
Covers step by step use of FrontPage 2000 web design software (includes Web Accessibility video / transcript)
Empowerment through ICT
Information and awareness DVD, giving an overview of the use of ICT by persons with different impairments.
Maltese language word prediction
The Maltese language word prediction software is currently in BETA testing. Individuals interested in joining the test team should forward their email address to FITA.
Contact Information
Telephone (356) 2599 2659, (356) 2599 2343 FAX (356) 2599 2659 Postal address Foundation for IT Accessibility, 'Gattard House', National Road, Blata l-Bajda, HMR 02, Malta Electronic mail Policy and Services : stanley_DOT_debono_AT_gov_DOT_mt
Accessibility Audits : michael_DOT_micallef_AT_gov_DOT_mt Copyright © 2002 Foundation for IT Accessibility
Last modified: Friday, August 8, 2008