The publication includes a chapter about IT policies and procurement, but that is enough for me to forward the announcement to this list! Best wishes Ruth
	NEW - See to IT at work    "See to IT at work" is a new, practical guide that explains how Information Technology (IT) can enable employers to meet the needs of employees and job applicants with sight problems.   Blind and partially sighted people find it difficult to compete for employment, and employers are sometimes unsure about the practicalities of employing them. Here are some of the questions that we are often asked:
		- How does a blind person use a computer? - Will I have to buy expensive equipment? - How can we provide good IT training and support to employees with disabilities? - We use computer testing in recruitment - what should we do for a candidate with sight problems? - How do I make sure I'm complying with the Disability Discrimination Act?   "See to IT at work" is designed to answer these questions, and provide advice, guidance and practical help for an employer who sees the benefits of employing people with a diverse range of knowledge, skills, experience and abilities. There is information about the range of assistive technologies that blind and partially sighted people use to do their jobs, and about how the Government's Access to Work scheme can help pay for additional equipment and support that an employee needs.   Technology can be found in most aspects of employment. In particular, there are chapters in the booklet about: adapting computers in the workplace providing effective technical support services computer-based training and development IT policies and procurement the use of IT in recruitment and selection. Checkpoints at the end of each chapter are intended to provoke further thought and practical action around some of the issues raised within the chapter. For example, the reader is asked to contact an access technology supplier or a voluntary society in the local region, and arrange to see a demonstration of some different types of access technology used by blind and partially sighted people.   "See to IT at work" is essential reading for: line managers of employees with sight problems staff in human resources, occupational health and diversity management IT support staff, software developers and web designers IT and employment policy makers and procurement specialists. To order copies of "See to IT at Work" for £9.95 plus p+p, please contact RNIB Customer Services (details below) and quote ED442 (print) and ED443 (CD). Note that the CD version is formatted for users with sight problems, and contains Word and text only formats.   RNIB Customer Services, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS Tel: 0845 702 3153 Fax: 01733 375001 Email: cservices@...  Web: http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk   The "Work Matters" DVD shows that having a sight problem need not be a barrier to achieving success at work, and employers describe how their companies have gained by having blind and partially sighted staff. Available at the special price of £9.95 when ordered at the same time as "See to IT at work". [Normal price is £19.95]   For more specific information about the access technology used by blind and partially sighted people at work, school, college, at home or in the library, "Accessing Technology" is now available at the special price of £14.95 in print (ED283) or on disk (ED285). [Normal price is £17.95]   For more information about technology and sight loss see http://www.rnib.org.uk/technology.  For employment information and to find out about RNIB's Work Matters campaign see http://www.rnib.org.uk/employment

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