IGT’S DONATION OF SMART DEVICES BOOSTS LEARNING AT IMMORTELLE CENTRE

Dexter W. Thomas, IGT General Manager Trinidad & Tobago, and Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT People & Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean, assist these eager to learn students using the desktop computers donated to the Immortelle Centre through IGT’s After School Advantage programme. 

FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2024, PORT OF SPAIN – Smart devices have changed the face of learning at the Immortelle Centre for Special Needs in St Anns. IGT first partnered with the school in 2015 when it donated advanced technology as part of the  IGT After School Advantage (ASA) programme. Since then,, the school has received several technology donations from IGT – including smart TVs, tablets, desktops and learning apps – bringing significant benefits to the classroom.

“Smart devices have helped our students build confidence and become more independent, and we are very grateful for IGT’s support,” said Ms. Charlene Gittens, Principal of the Immortelle Centre, which supports the lifelong learning of those with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.  “The students are building skills to search for what they want on the device and they can use the software and apps independently, staying calm and focused. The expanded access to technology provided by IGT is helping us meet our students’ needs and keeping with our school’s mission to build independent and productive citizens.”

All engrossed in learning! These students use the tablets donated to the Immortelle Centre through the IGT After School Advantage programme.

Organisations supporting children with autism spectrum disorders and other neurological developmental conditions have been increasingly using technology to assist with their complex communication and learning needs.

“One of the goals of IGT’s After School Advantage programme is to apply our technological expertise to assist our NGO partners in addressing the learning needs of children with autism spectrum disorders,” said Ms. Shavindra Tewarie-Singh, IGT’s People and Transformation Regional Senior Manager for the Caribbean. “It is so encouraging to receive positive feedback on how the technology donations have enhanced the learning environment at Immortelle. We re-engage our NGO partners each year to assess and support their technology needs, and we put  particular focus on our community partners supporting children with autism spectrum disorders during Autism Awareness Month in April.”

As part of IGT’s Sustainable Play™ initiatives, ASA is the company’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing youth with access to technology in communities where IGT operates.

IGT’s donations over the years have included iPads, iPods, touchscreen computers and assistive devices to NGOs such as the Autistic Society of Trinidad & Tobago - D’Abadie and The Life Skills Centre - Point Fortin, Memisa Centre, LIFE Centre, National Centre for Persons with Disabilities and Immortelle Centre for Special Needs. They have also provided projectors and laptops to the non-profit Caribbean Kids and Families Therapy Organisation (CKFTO) to support pediatric therapy services.

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About IGT’s After School Advantage Programme:

As part of IGT’s Sustainable Play™ initiatives, After School Advantage (ASA) is the company’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing youth with access to technology at digital learning centers in communities where IGT operates. The program ensures students have access to participate in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational opportunities while developing the knowledge and skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Since 2011, IGT and its subsidiaries have opened 39 ASA computer labs across the English-speaking Caribbean. As part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to supporting its global communities, IGT aims to continually enhance the technological awareness of students and prepare them to contribute to the social and infrastructural development of the Caribbean.

About IGT Trinidad and Tobago:

As the full-service lottery provider to the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB), IGT

manages the distribution, accounting and validation of the Lottery’s instant ticket business. In addition to lottery and instant ticket services, through VIA, a commercial services company, IGT provides prepaid mobile phone top-up and bill payment services over lottery terminals in Trinidad and Tobago.

About IGT:

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivalled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.