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The Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility
Latest News
- Maltese Speech Engine project - Research study publications are now available from FITA. Electronic versions can also be downloaded from the FITA projects section.
- New sessions of ICT training courses between February and June 2010. New students should enlist by contacting FITA via telephone on 25992343 or via email.
- FITA Annual General Meeting, 4th December 2009 - Programme (PDF) / Speeches and presentations.
About FITA
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.
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.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 now completed and this software is available for distribution.
Individuals interested in helping expand the user dictionaries should forward their email address to FITA.Includes Maltese Text-to-Speech synthesis demo (Not part of Maltese Speech Engine ERDF114 project)
Our Mission
To promote equal opportunities for all through ICT
To provide training services in ICT for disabled people
To gather and disseminate information and to increase awareness on ICT matters;
To liaise with and facilitate public and private endeavours in respect of the creation of equal opportunities in respect of ICT
To offer advice and consultancy services to private and public organisations in information technology
The FITA Online community portal hosts the FITA newsletter archive and also provides a web based frontend to FITA's ICT support services.
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Foundation for IT Accessibility
Last modified: Thursday, August 5, 2010