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. Latest News We wish to inform our esteemed clientele, that the FITA offices will be closed on Wednesday 11th April because of Staff Development Activities. FITA - awareness raising on Sellili - March 2012 FITA - awareness raising in collaboration with the Down Syndrome Association - March 2012 FITA - awareness raising on eKidz / eGov - March 2012 FITA - awareness raising on Kalamita TV programme - 6th February 2012 Information Session for Training Providers - 26th January 2012. Launch of FITA assistive ICT resource pool in collaboration with the Computer Training and Learning Centres. Technosoft Ltd., Charonite Ltd., Media-Consulta Group and Farsons Plc. 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) Maltese language word prediction The Maltese language word prediction software is now completed and this software is available for distribution. Maltese Text-to-Speech synthesis demo (Not part of Maltese Speech Engine ERDF114 project) and Prototype 2 of the MSE can be downloaded from the projects section. Empowerment through ICT Information and awareness DVD, giving an overview of the use of ICT by persons with different impairments.	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.   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: Subscribe Unsubscribe   Share the word...
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