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Sao Mai Computer Center for the Blind (SMCC) was established to provide computer education and computer services to the blind in Vietnam.
The center was set up in 2001 (under an agreement between the Save Disabled Children Association - Ho Chi Minh City and Mantovan Association of Venice, Italy), as the social achievement of a two year computer education project co-financed by the European Union (from 1999 to 2001.
You can read more about this 2-year project at www.bungsang.org

We are devoted to fighting the digital divide and providing know-how and access to knowledge through:

• Computer education for the Blind (List of students)
• Research on information technology and development of computer applications for the Blind
• Coordination with other institutions and concerned agencies to enhance the information technology standard of the Blind
• Establishment of information technology facilities and services

From the very beginning we acted with a strong determination to overcome great obstacles in the management and to cover the running costs. We have received financial and technological supports from individuals/organizations (both Vietnamese and foreigners), to encourage us to operate the Center and achieve its objectives.

Our activities include free computer training, research, software development, preparation and implementation of projects, conferences, coordination and development of the Distance Computer Training for the Blind, promotion of ICT as a tool to improve the standard of living of the blind in Vietnam.

The people who make Sao Mai Center work

From October 01, 2007, we have an Executive Board of four members.

Managing board:
Mr Dang Hoai Phuc, Director
Ms Phuong Thi Thom, Vice Director and Administrator
Ms Phan Thuy Phuong, Head of Service Dept.
Mr Carlo Pizzato, Advisor

Computer instructors/Staff:
Mr Duong Chi Hung, Instructor
Mr Nguyen Thanh Son, Instructor/In charge of Distance training program
Mr Lam Thanh Binh, Head of Training dept.
Ms Pham Thi Kim Thoa, Instructor/In charge of low vision training program
Mr. Nguyen Truong Van, Head of Music-ech Dept.
Mr. Hoang Xuan Linh, Technician
Mr. Tran Viet Luan, In charge of producing books/materials
Ms Nguyen Thi Hoa, Watchman

Prof. Amedeo Pignatelli, Advisor and In charge of English website

View contact info of the members being in charge of team/programs at Members
And Bank account information of Sao Mai at Bank Info