FIVE SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS SELECTED FOR DIGICEL FOUNDATION INNOVATION LABS
Students of the Pointe-a-Pierre Government Special School immersed in virtual reality at one of the Digicel Foundation’s first Innovation Labs, installed in 2022.
FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2024, PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – Five special needs schools have been selected to receive state-of-the-art technology labs through the Digicel Foundation’s Innovation Lab programme. The labs have been designed to increase accessibility to the digital world for persons with disabilities, enhancing access to information and opening new avenues for persons with disabilities to participate in society on an equal basis.
Initially conceived as a one-year initiative to commemorate the Digicel Foundation’s 10-year anniversary in 2022, the Foundation launched a second call for applications earlier this year to ensure that technological advancement remains at the forefront for special needs communities across Trinidad and Tobago. After a rigorous selection process, the following five schools have been selected to receive Digicel Foundation Innovation Labs:
Lady Hochoy School Gasparillo
Princess Elizabeth Primary School
Palmeras Learning Centre
The School for the Blind
National Centre for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)
The Principal of Palmeras Learning Centre, Earlene Phillips, expressed her appreciation for the Innovation Lab programme, sharing: “We express our deepest gratitude to The Digicel Foundation for selecting our school as one of the recipients of the 2024 Innovation Labs. Access to technology will allow us to introduce innovative learning experiences tailored to our students' unique needs, fostering creativity and providing a more inclusive learning environment. Your support demonstrates a profound commitment to the future of education and will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.”
Students use the Innovation Lab at Charis Works Academy
Through projects such as this one, The Digicel Foundation continues to champion the cause of inclusivity and provide the tools necessary for students with disabilities to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.
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The Digicel Foundation Innovation Lab at Charis Works Academy.
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