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.
Guide Cats Vol. 4: Cat Nav
Guide Cats for the Blind Volume 4: Cat Nav. Available now from the BCAB Online Shop.
Featuring Nick Kershaw, Chumbawamba, Dr Rowan Williams, Alan Tichmarsh, Bernard Cribbins, Richard Briers and many more performing the odd odes and dippy ditties of Les Barker. Cat Nav has poetry, jazz, rock n roll, classical, folk and a little country to keep you listening through two jam packed CDs.
Spread the word, share the fun, and help BCAB raise money for the EyeT4All Project! Buy Cat Nav from...
Latest News
Google Accessibility Website
Google recently announced the Google Accessibility Website. The site will focus on the accessibility of Google's various applications, products and services. The announcement was made on the Google Blog.
You can follow the links above to access the Google Accessibility Website. We've also included a permenant link in the Web Design section of the Useful Resources area of this website.
BCAB Members' CD
The winter edition of the BCAB Members' CD is on its way! It features news, articles and podcasts on a range of topics, including:
- Access technology - For the latest on screen readers, screen magnifiers and other useful tools.
- Entertainment - For everything relating to book readers, mobile phones and social networking.
- Industry profile - Looking at a well known figure from the accessibility industry, Graham Longly of Aspire Consultancy.
- Soundbytes - For audio articles on powerline networking, avoiding online fraudsters, choosing the right computer, and more.
- Special feature - For everything you need to know about Windows 7.
- Technology - For web developer resources, Google Wave reviewed, 10 reasons why PC users don't choose Linux, and plenty more besides.
Why not join BCAB and receive this CD as part of your membership package? It costs as little as £10.50 to join us, and benefits include:
- Free copy of our Get To Grips With... courses.
- Regular editions of the Members' CD.
- Quarterly newsletter in text, audio or Braille format.
Find out more about being a BCAB member, and subscribe online, from the BCAB Membership page.