The telecommunications and media company will help deafblind Australians gain digital literacy through training as well as provide access to tablets and braille devices.
Celestine Hare, chief executive officer of Able Australia said in an article on the Telstra website that access to technology and digital literacy is an important step for deafblind Australians as many essential services become available on devices such as iPads.
"I have seen firsthand how important telecommunications is to the deafblind community, not only to better access government and business services but also to connect with family and friends on social media."
Hare adds, "People who are deafblind are more likely to have difficulties with communication, mobility and accessing information which leads to social isolation, loneliness, boredom, communication difficulties, unemployment, and the frustration of relying on support workers for simple tasks and chores."
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