People use computers to communicate, learn, play and interact with the world around them.
For young children and for people with learning difficulties computers offer valuable experiences of cause and effect, making choices and interacting with teachers and peers.
For older pupils computers open up a world of learning and offer reading and writing experiences that might otherwise be unavailable or limited.
For adults computers provide a means to participate in education, the workplace and to be creative.
Selecting the most appropriate computer access method will have a big impact on how much can be achieved. On the following pages you will find alternative devices and computer software which help you meet this challenge and take full advantage of the possibilities a computer has to offer.