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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:
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To promote equal opportunities for all, in particular in relation
to information technology matters;
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To provide training services in information technology for disabled
people;
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To gather and disseminate information and to increase awareness
on information technology matters;
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To liaise with and facilitate public and private endeavours in respect
of the creation of equal opportunities in respect of information
technology;
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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.
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