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See to IT at work book

Summary: A guide for employers, explaining how Information Technology (IT) can enable you to meet the needs of employees and job applicants with sight problems.


See to IT at work is a practical guide for employers, explaining how Information Technology (IT) can enable you to meet the needs of employees and job applicants with sight problems.

See to IT at work covers:

  • recruitment and selection
  • computers in the workplace
  • technical support services
  • training and development
  • IT policies and procurement.

Checkpoints at the end of each chapter allow you to explore your understanding of the issues, and take action within your organisation. You will find out about the access technology that blind and partially sighted people use, the Government's Access to Work scheme, and how to test the accessibility of your IT systems.

Intended audience

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.

Publication details

Price £9.95

Available in print (ED442) and on CD (ED443). Please note that the CD version is formatted for users with sight problems and provided in Word and text only formats.

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