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Two Telecenters in the network of the PC3 Telecenter Association conducted recent one-day seminars entitled “IT Solutions for People with Disabilities.”

At both seminars, first at the Telecenter in Pravets on July 6 and then at the Telecenter in Tryavna on August 3, approximately 30 people from several towns learned about tools and resources that can facilitate access to information technology for people with disabilities. The seminar focused on remote control computer use, software and hardware tools, controls built into standard software products that assist the hearing impaired or visually impaired, and useful internet resources. Most of the participants were representatives of organizations and clubs that support people with disabilities.

The seminars were funded by the USAID Participant Training Project (PTP) in some of its final efforts before closing at the end of August and handing the reins to its legacy organization, the Bulgarian Center for Development and Training.

The network of Telecenters was established with the support of USAID in a project that finished in 2003. PTP has supported the telecenters with several training events over the years, including a workshop in 2003 about IT access and outreach for disadvantaged groups. These two seminars mark the PC3 Telecenter Association as a clear leader in Bulgaria regarding IT service provision and education for disabled people.