First Floor
Block D
North Star House
Swindon
SN2 1FA

Tel: 0845 300 4417
Fax: 01793 417 444
E-mail: bcshq@hq.bcs.org.uk
Website: www.disability.bcs.org.uk

Description:
Promotes the way in which IT can help people with disabilities.

Aims:

• To identify and promote ways in which computer technology can improve the quality of life of people with disabilities.
• To demonstrate to employers and the public that IT is a tool to enhance the quality of life for people with impairments.
• To present the IT interests for disabled people to Government and the computer industry.
• To encourage hardware and software producers to consider disabled people at product design stage.
• To identify shortfalls in the provision of services and equipment and initiate products to correct such situations.

Activities:

• Organises and contributes to national and international conferences and exhibitions.

Roadshows:

• Regular meetings are held for members and special meetings are arranged to bring together employers, IT suppliers, rehabilitation officers and Government representatives.
• IT can help (ITCH) which provides voluntary assistance in homes and daycentres.

Membership:
Contact organisation for details.

Updated 25/09/06

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