British Computer Association of the Blind Web Site
The British Computer Association of the Blind (BCAB) provides information and support for blind and partially sighted computer users. Our membership includes people of all skill levels and interests.
Established in 1969, we are a charity entirely run by volunteers. We offer training, discussion, networking and help to our members, as well as to the wider community of blind and partially sighted people. Find out more About BCAB.
Latest News
Sight Village Plus BCAB Ruby Anniversary
Join us to celebrate 40 years of BCAB!
Sight village is now in a much more accessible location at Bingley Hall, Birmingham. Spend time looking at new Cutting edge technologies... Make new and useful contacts ... Same pleasant, convenient hotel with courteous, attentive staff ... Specially subsidized celebration low prices for yourself and your partner.
All this can be yours to enjoy at BCAB’s Sight Village Plus 2009.
Guide Cats Vol. 4: Cat Nav
Brand Spanking new at Sight Village 2009! Cat Nav: Poetry, Rock ‘n roll, jazz, Country, light classical, folk and pop. Les Barker’s odd odes and dippy ditties.
The line-up includes Nick Kershaw, George Hamilton iv, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Chumbawamba, Bernard Cribbins and loads more on two fun-packed CD’s.
Still available:
Vol. 1: Guide Cats for the Blind
A double album of songs and poetry, featuring Sir Terry Wogan, Roy Hudd, Brian Perkins, Charlotte Green and more.
Vol. 2: The Missing Persians File
A single album including performances by Prunella Scales, Joss Ackland, John Humphreys and Tom Paxton.
Vol. 3: Top Cat, White Tie and Tails
A single spoken word comic album. Stars include Robert Lindsay, Christopher Cazenove, Jenny Agutter, Tony Hawks and Tim Brooke Taylor.
Vols. 1 to 3 are available from the BCAB Online Shop. Vol. 4 coming soon at Sight Village Plus!
Describe Online Sight Village
BCAB recommend the Guide to Sight Village that is available on the Describe Online website.
New Commercial Member Information
Sight and Sound Technology have added their information to the Commercial Members Area. We welcome them as the 8th organisation to provide information in this section of the website, so take a look at what Sight and Sound Technology has to offer.
BCAB Receives Nominet Funding for EyeT4All
In our ruby anniversary year, BCAB have been successful in winning funding from Nominet. The funds will be used to extend the EyeT4All Project, so that we can provide remote support and guidance for people taking their first steps using computers and assistive technology.