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Feeling that your
friends and family are leaving you behind?
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Overwhelmed by the
complexities of adaptive technology?
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Do you want to know
how Technology can work for you?
Maybe you are having difficulty
keeping up with new developments, And wondering
whether anyone is exploring the costs and equity issues?
The Group was established in
November 1987 as a Special Interest Branch of the NFBCA, now Blind Citizens Australia.
1.
To raise
consciousness as to the potential of computing in employment, education and
recreation.
2.
To assist members to
make informed choices about computers and adaptive technology.
3.
To act as an
information resource for technology developers and organisations serving blind
people.
4.
To exchange news and
hints on hardware, software and related services.
5.
To circulate
recordings of meetings and other material on cassette tape, for corresponding
Members.
Read the By-laws and the President's Anual Report for 2008/2009.
Members meet monthly (on the 3rd
Tuesday), 11 times a year. A recording is taken of the meeting for circulation
to Corresponding Members i.e. those living in country Victoria, or interstate.
Most Meetings include a segment
where a Speaker is invited to talk to the Group about new programs, new
adaptive devices or software and matters of particular interest to Vision
Impaired Computer Users, (including Braille Computers).
Membership is open to all members
of Blind Citizens Australia.
Full, Corresponding and Associate
Members .......... $15.00
couples .................................................................... $22.50
Junior Members (under 18) ..................................... $10.00
Download a Membership Form.
Our Secretary welcomes any
enquiries.
Rachel Keyte
Email: secretary@bcacug.org