The Universal
Service Obligation Fund of India (USOF) has
announced that it will fund a series of Pilot Projects for access to
ICT facilities combined with assistive technologies (ATs) for persons
with disabilities in rural India. Eligible licensed Indian Service
Providers interested in applying for pilot project funding will
shortly be invited to submit proposals in line with the Concept Paper
and draft Expression of Interest published at
http://www.usof.gov.in/usof-cms/disabled.htm
Projects should
address accessibility in terms of hardware, software and human
interface and cover persons with various forms of disability such as
sensory (including vision and hearing), cognitive and motor
disability. The Service Providers will need to partner with a range
of stakeholders including telecom equipment manufacturers, mobile and
internet/broadband content providers, NGOs etc. Organizations
outside of India, including those that have developed accessible
ICTs, assistive technologies and suitable mobile applications may
consider participating in this effort by teaming up with Indian
stakeholders.
Further details
(Source: USOF – India)
Contact:
Joint Administrator (F),
Universal Service Obligation Fund,
Room No. 1118, Sanchar Bhavan,
20 Ashoka Road, New Delhi 110001
India
Email: jafusf@gmail.com