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 ICT Career Path research GoMobile offer due to expire in June 2009 2009 work experiences FITA AGM 2008 - 1800hrs on 4th March 2009 at Foyer, Gattard House National Road, Blata L-Bajda. Updates to Melita Internet Service Offer, see Partner Initiatives Section 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. Join the FITA Mailing List Enter your name and email address below. You will then be sent an email, with instructions on how to activate your subscription. Name: Email:

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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

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