Summary of case
Katherina, an ACS member, provides extensive, voluntary assistance to a number of disability support groups. The support groups now use ICT for the benefit of their clients, and to run the organisations more effectively. For this work Katherina is made a Fellow of the ACS.
1.2.1 Public Interest
d) take into consideration the fact that your profession traverses many other professions, and has implications for other social systems and organisations;
1.2.2 Quality of Life
a) recognise, in your work, the role that ICT can play to enhance the quality of life of people, particularly the disadvantaged or those with disabilities;
d) attempt to increase the feelings of personal satisfaction, competence, and control of those affected by your work.
1.2.5 Professional Development
b) increase your awareness of issues affecting the profession and its relationship with the public;
1.2.6 Professionalism
g) endeavour to extend public knowledge and understanding of ICT;
h) co-operate in advancing ICT by communication with other professionals, students and the public;
i) have pride in your profession, and protect and promote professionalism and trustworthiness in ICT.