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The Minister of Economy and Finance, Inmaculada García, opened today in Lorca, accompanied by the mayor, Francisco Jodar, the II ICT for Life No Dependent IX under the Annual Forum of the Information Society, SICARM 2009.

Garcia said, "This day, which Lorca hosts for the second consecutive year, represent an approach to groups with special needs from the perspective of the Information Society" and stressed the importance of "we all put in place for those who suffer some dependence and look at the world from their perspective, to really understand how necessary it is to develop new technologies from the human perspective as possible. "

The Minister of Economy and Finance stated that "we must raise awareness among professionals of new technologies on the needs of all citizens, disabled or not, so you do not introduce new barriers in the world of people dependent to some degree, and not restrict the access of many citizens to the Information Society. "

Garcia stressed the aspect of "extremely positive with where we are, because new technologies provide an opportunity to reduce barriers in other areas and integration of all citizens."

Thus, the minister cited the involvement of the Internet or DTT in telecare projects, biomedical research and the incorporation of elements that make new equipment available for people with physical limitations, "projects that help the daily lives of many citizens dependent "said the minister, who stressed the need to" forums like this conference for the dissemination and understanding of all sectors involved: the ICT, collective associations, institutions and companies dedicated to social services. "

The economy minister highlighted the involvement and work of the regional government, and in this regard he referred to the website of the Autonomous Community, www.carm.es, "one of the few two-level regional portals WAI-AA, he has made multiple awards from organizations and associations. "

Garcia explained that "in this line of bringing new technologies to all citizens, the Development Plan of 2008-2010 Information Society has designed one of the strategic, targeted at the citizens to take particular the specific needs of those groups that may be susceptible to major difficulties for integration. "

Therefore, the minister added, "have included specific actions for the provision of ICT equipment to these groups with special needs."

Source: CARM