VOICED : Uruguay regala tablets a sus jubilados

The video discusses the Plan Ibirapitá, a government initiative in Uruguay aimed at reducing the digital divide among pensioners by providing free tablets and internet access. The program targets retirees with incomes below $850, offering them 9-inch Android tablets and internet connectivity. A beneficiary, Nelly Bagnuoli, shares her positive experience, highlighting the importance of staying connected with family and the younger generation. The initiative follows the successful CEIBAL program, which provided computers to public school students, and aims to reach 300,000 retirees in a country with a population of 3.5 million.

What is the main objective of the Plan Ibirapitá?

• To distribute tablets to retirees for digital inclusion

• To build new retirement homes

• To provide free healthcare to retirees

• To offer free transportation for seniors

What is the maximum income a retiree can have to receive a tablet under the Plan Ibirapitá?

• $850

• $750

• $1,000

• $900

Why does Nelly Bagnuoli find the digital inclusion program important?

• It helps her travel more easily

• It provides her with free meals

• It allows her to stay connected with family and young people

• It offers her a new hobby

What was the CEIBAL plan focused on?

• Offering free internet to all citizens

• Building new schools

• Equipping public school students with computers

• Providing tablets to retirees

How many retirees does the government aim to reach with the Plan Ibirapitá?

• 100,000

• 400,000

• 200,000

• 300,000