Thursday, March 15, 2012

Computing and disabillity charity launched

A NATIONAL computing and disability charity has been officiallylaunched by Alistair Hignell, the former Bristol and England rugbyplayer.

AbilityNet's newest facility, AbilityNet West at Hewlett PackardLaboratories, has been set up in Bristol to provide advice andinformation on computer access for disabled people. Like otherAbilityNet centres, AbilityNet West assesses people's needs at home,school or in the workplace, and as part of the UK-wide AbilityNetorganisation, also provides a free helpline, adapted computerequipment, training, technical support and awareness education forcarers, professionals and employers.

Alistair, pictured above right, …

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