Published 27 Dec 2024in
Formerly called Infoteach, IDEATe is a multi-awarded program of the PLDT and Smart that ensures that all sectors are provided with the skills, tools, and opportunities to fully participate in the digital economy by promoting economic, social, and educational equity. Through IDEATe, PLDT and Smart design and execute programs for people with disabilities, IP groups, and senior citizens. Through its partnership with government and non-government organizations, LGUs, and advocacy groups, PLDT and Smart support training on Android Accessibility and Digital Business Basics for people in the vulnerable sectors. Among its partners are the Filipina Homebased Moms (FHMoms), Life Haven, ATRIEV, Persons with Disability Affairs Office of Dasmarinas City, DepEd School Division Office of Valenzuela, NORFIL Foundation/Liliane Fonds, and Voice Philippines. The key objective of the program is to ensure that people, especially people belonging to marginalized groups, have access to digital tools, skills, and opportunities to fully participate in the digital economy. Part of its objective is to expand the reach and impact of the program by collaborating with CSOs, NGOs, and government agencies. Among IDEATE’s notable accomplishments are: (1) 310 persons with disabilities were trained on Digital Business Basics (from June 2023-December 2024); (2) 85 persons with visual impairment were trained on Android Accessibility (from June 2023 to December 2024); (3) 51 women with disabilities or carers of persons with disabilities granted with scholarship to attend and complete courses on remote technology jobs (from October 2023 to December 2024); (4) 301 senior citizens trained on basic digital literacy (2024); (5) more than 1,800 employees attended disability sensitivity sessions online and face-to-face (from December 2022 to December 2024); and (6) 985 employees and contractors attended the Cultural Sensitivity Orientation (from October 2023 to December 2024).
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