Telecoms company launches phones for tablets programme
Published:Friday | June 20, 2014 | 9:09 AM
Telecommunications company Digicel has launched a phone recycling programme that will see special-needs schools collecting unused mobile phones in exchange for brand new tablets and accessories.
The recycling programme, which is an initiative of the Digicel Foundation, was launched in partnership with Autism Ireland to improve the learning experiences of children with autism.
The Jamaica Association on Intellectual Disabilities which provides services to persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities will be using these tablets to teach children social skills.
Tablets have emerged as an effective tool across the world for children with autism helping in completing their homework, and communicating with others.
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