Singapore strives to be an inclusive Digital Society where no one is left behind in the Digital Age. To realise this vision, IDA aims to bridge the digital divide through:
One of the desired outcomes identified under iN2015 is to have an all-inclusive digital society where no student will be denied a computer and Internet access due to financial destitution. Towards this vision, IDA aims to achieve 100% computer penetration in households with school-going children by year 2015. Through its NEU PC Programme, IDA has helped to provide affordable new computers to nearly 20,000 low-income households to date. The programme has allowed needy students to capitalise on the exciting learning possibilities in the Digital Age and enabled them to take learning beyond the classroom.
Since its launch in November 1999, the programme (previously known as NEU PC Programme and PC Reuse Scheme) has equipped more than 25,000 low-income families in Singapore with PCs.
Students and persons with disabilities can now apply for a new PC from the NEU PC Plus Programme at an affordable price! Exclusively available to low-income families and families with a disabled member.
In Singapore’s fast-greying society, infocomm technology can play an important role in helping the elderly continue to contribute meaningfully to society, stay actively connected with their family and the community, and not be left behind in our digital society. Customised infocomm training programmes will be conducted for the elderly, by the elderly, to promote greater infocomm awareness among senior citizens who are less tech-savvy.
People with disabilities can benefit significantly from infocomm, which widens their opportunities and connects them with the mainstream community. Towards this end, IDA will be working with voluntary and welfare organizations to help the disabled overcome obstacles in infocomm adoption through the use of assistive technology, accessibility tools as well as Infocomm-related vocational training to enhance their employability.