In 2012, the Government launched the Funding Scheme for Digital Inclusion Mobile Apps. Under the scheme, funding support is provided via the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer for non-profit social service organisations to develop mobile apps that cater for the needs of underprivileged groups.

Five new mobile apps were launched under the scheme in early 2017. They are:

- AngeLINK, which assists elderly persons to produce life memorable booklets;

- Early Literacy, which provides training on reading and writing skills for children with learning difficulties;

- Silence Sign Language Interpretation App, which provides instant sign language interpretation service for persons with hearing impairment through video communication;

- Smart and Fit DS Kids, which provides training on muscular and co-ordination abilities for children with Down Syndrome; and

- Tap My Dish, which provides speech augmented food menu information for persons with visual impairment.

To date, three rounds of funding have been provided, with a total of 17 free mobile apps developed. To download the apps, please go to the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer website.

• Learn more about the Funding Scheme for Digital Inclusion Mobile Apps