The Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility (FITA) was set up in 2000 by the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) and the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) with the aim of addressing the digital divide, and empowering disabled persons and senior citizens to make the most effective use of information communications technology (ICT).
FITA’s principle function is to guide organisations in implementing ICT accessibility and provide support to disabled individuals and senior citizens in overcoming or removing barriers to education and employment through ICT by assisting them in the selection, acquisition, or use of such assistive technology. Through empowerment and social inclusion disabled persons and senior citizens would 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 and to help these individuals maintain or improve their quality of life.
To train and empower senior citizens and persons with disabilities in utilising ICT to create an enabling environment that provides such individuals with equal opportunities.
FITA – The Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility, values its employees by empowering them to achieve a service of excellence addressed to all senior citizens and persons with disabilities. By making technology accessible and reachable, the Foundation ensures equal attention, inclusivity and drive related to improving one’s lifestyle..
We believe in an ongoing commitment to excellence, continuous improvement through research, effective helpfulness at all times, and fairness of service performed with due diligence, respect, responsibility and integrity.
Carlo Stivala
Executive Head
Joseph Noel Agius
Chairman
Owen Zahra
ICT Director
Projects Team
Research Team
Administration Team
Outreach Team
FITA is a fully owned Government entity which is part of the remit of the Parliamentary Secretariat for Youths, Research and Innovation.
Chairperson: Mr. Joseph Noel Agius Executive Head: Mr. Carlo Stivala Member: Ms Rhoda Garland Member: Mr Oliver Scicluna Member: Mr Mario Fava Member: Mr Josef Bugeja Member: Ms Anna Urry Member: Mr Kevin Camilleri
