British Computer Society: Information and Advice

The BCS has joined forces with AbilityNet, a charity which provides free information and advice on how to get the best out of your IT equipment.

Factsheets and Skillsheets from the BCS and AbilityNet include topics such as:

• Accessibility  Adapting keyboards, mice, Windows, the internet and your favourite applications to suit you and your needs. 
• Assessing Computing Needs  
• Computers and Health
• Careers & Employment  Leaflets and guides on issues surrounding careers in IT
• Employment and disability.
• Credited status for experienced professional engineers 
• The Internet Internet hoaxes, personal risk, spam, viruses, and children and the internet 
• Problems Using Computers  Communication aids, help with learning, and hearing difficulties, dyslexia and visual impairment. Computing and disability support.
• Security 
• Education 
• Skillsheets  Mouse pointer and screen display options, auto correct & auto text in Microsoft Word. 

As part of its responsibility to the community the BCS also maintains a Professional Advice Register - a list of BCS members who provide advice, either as Consultants, Security Specialists or Expert Witnesses.

Associated URL: www.bcs.org/BCS/Information/

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