Advice and Training
There are many organisations that provide training; here we provide a few useful links that could help. You could also contact your local branch for information on courses or schemes in your area.
The MS Society itself does not provide any general training for computer skills but will answer support questions where possible, please check the other pages in this section to see if they answer your questions before using our contact form.
Training in person
AbilitynetAbilityNet runs a wide range of courses aimed at a variety of people. The courses are run in various venues in the UK throughout the year. Ability Net also provides advice on adapted equipment and suppliers. They also offer help with setting up adapted computers and special software. (Read more on specialist equipment)
U Can Do IT
U Can Do I.T. is a charity that provides computer training for people with physical or communication difficulties, and specifically for people with restricted mobility. Students are trained by one of the charity's freelance tutors in their own homes on their own computer. There is a small cost for the service and currently the service is only available in London. However they are looking to expand the area covered in the next few years.
ITCH Network
A network of volunteers who are able to offer Free local computer assistance to disabled people. The service gives advice on everyday problems with using your computer but does not do needs assessments or provide funding for equipment.
London courses
Search the floodlight database online for London courses on a variety of topics including computer related ones.
