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E-CLIPS On-Line Newslettre for
Persons with Disabilities, Family & Friends
E-Clips are weekly files of compiled and compressed excerpts from
information be have encountered on the InterNet, through print
publications, in databases and frequently original pieces sent to us by
readers and users. E- Clips deal with all aspects of disabilities,
handicappes and access on a worldwide basis. We are always interested in
what you, your families, friends, colleagues and support group or
organization are doing.
To submit your information, or to register for a free weekly subscription,
please send your message to: E-Clips <listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>. All
back issues are available on floppy discs (DOS/Win $5 s/h) for reference,
reprinting or posting to your own system or board.
The New E-Clips services have begun. With this issue, we are expanding
our coverage to encompass more references and cites to publications
oriented to disability issues in all other media: print, video, radio, TV,
cable, etc... With this issue, we are expanding our distribution to reach
all readers with disabilities both on-line and those who are not yet
"wired". And, with this issue, we are expanding:
* More topics in less space - more than 2,000 articles a year
* More data available annually - more than 20 Megs of complete files
* Choice of delivery methods - post, electronic, floppy (DOS, Win,
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* Multiple formats for archive - on-line, floppy disc, print, oversize
* Easily "sourced" and searched - on-line (free retrieval tutorials)
* Faster distribution - New "dailies" for members * Immediate file
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* Seminar listings - Convention notes - Calls for Papers
On-Line Training and Tutorials for InterNet and ListServ
navigation, search and retrieval methods are now available to everyone,
without charge. The concentration of the tutorials is on access to data
via e-mail! All the 'Net's search engines and fancy utilities are very
nice -- but not everyone has access to them, or cares to learn the
commands for infrequent use. ACCESS users will now be able to search,
retrieve and read all data (from nearly all ListServs) via e-mail.
With growth comes change. E-Clips announcements (the "dailies)
are designed to keep you informed on data updates and files available as
they are added to the on-line databases. The New E-Clips will hopefully
become your entryway into the fast-changing world of access to information
-- especially for information relevant to persons with disabilities. We
promise to try to keep up with the times.
NB: Caveat - We're learning, too. ListServ options and instructions are
new to us. As a consequence, you may possibly have to await our own
abilities to catch up with technology. We have LOTs of files, many
resources and plenty of data to give you. Unfortunately, we also have
budget constraints which will dictate the speed with which we can get our
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helps. :> Your time, donations and membership are greatly appreciated.
[+] Complete files available & Getting more info
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E-Clips are frequently condensed, edited and extracted bits of
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a subject, you may receive these files in their entirety by ListServ
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On ALL files and excerpts listed in E-Clips, you are given on-line
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THREE NEW EPVA VIDEOS
From: Angela Wu <epvalibrary@delphi.com>
If you are looking for audio-video resources concerning the ADA,
you should certainly consider ordering the new offerings from the EPVA
(Eastern Paralyzed Veteran's Association). "Understanding the Americans
with Disabilities Act" summarizes the law and explains how business
managers, supervisors, municipal employees and consumers can benefit from
it. Also available: "Accessibility" and "A Change in Perspective" videos.
These videos are professionally produced by the Easter Paralyzed
Veterans Association (EPVA), Jackson Heights, NY. Each tape is 30
Minutes, closed captioned and audio described. To order 1-800-489-8936.
(Libraries & Members, free loan available.)
NB: InfoKit to New Members
If you are looking for ADA information in print, you may contact
ACCESS via e-mail for a complete EPVA bibliography and publication kit
covering ADA, Air Travel, Barrier Free Designs and other disabilities
issues. The InfoKit is free to all new ACCESS Foundation members.
NEW Co-NET CD-Rom DATABASES - Free, with Membership
Have you ever wished you had all the InterNet disability data
available at your fingertips? Hundreds of megabytes from dozens of
organizations and nonprofit agencies around the world -- specific to
access and disabilities -- is now available on Co-Net, the cooperative
CD-Rom database produced at Trace Centre, University of Wisconsin. Co-Net
is fast becoming du rigueur for accessible information and data retrieval.
The new collection (Apr'95) comprises entries from more than 35
groups and presents data in fully accessible formats. Access is assured
for vox and screen readers. This is issue number 8 in a very successful
series which includes databases from NARIC, NIDRR, AbleData, Apple, IBM,
the complete ADA and Rehabilitation Act of 1992 texts, State and National
Directories and much more. Co-Net is available from the ACCESS Foundation
to both members and nonMembers. (Members have more privileges :)
* Pre-Publication orders (to 17 Apr'95) $20
* Post-Publication (May'95) price $27
* New Foundation Members ($45) Free
AFFILIATION WITH DISABILITY ISSUES
* Computer and Internet BBS via Holonet
* DisAbility Works BBS (303) 989-6156 is now carrying this discussion
area. From: Tom Emmons <temmons@diswrks.com>
I am a polio survivor. I direct a company specializing in Social
Security Work Incentives (e.g. PASS Plans) for funding vocationally
related services for persons with disabilities ranging from youths
transitioning from High School to the adult eligible for Social Security
or SSI. We've developed more than 450 PASS plans and provided training in
more than 20 States for DD, MH, and VR systems.
* DisAbility Works, Inc.
* 8235 W. Florida Ave.
* Lakewood, CO 80232 (303) 985-3376 V/TTY (303) 989-6156 BBS/Fax
NetNOTES
From: James Pitkow <pitkow@cc.gatech.edu>
* The complete data sets for the 2nd WWW User Surveys are now accessible
* http://www.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/user_surveys/User_Survey_Home.html>
From: Philip Garfinkel <philg@mhli.netusa.net>
* Medical Help International is On-Line
* telnet, ftp or http://medhlp.netusa.net
From: Kirk G. Smith <kids1st@cais.cais.com>
* American Academy of Pediatrics <http://www.aap.org/dogl/dogl.htm
l>
From: Paula Melendrez <melend@sgenva.cc.geneseo.edu>
NTID is located at Rochester Institute of Technology 716-475-6400 voice
475-2181 TTY for information. Director is voice and TTY 716-475-6418
From: gharris@direct.ca (Gordon Harris)
* New Speech products WEB site - http://www.direct.ca/gus/
From: Justin Dart <justice@dimenet.tnet.com>
The Committee For United Action '95.
Becky Ogle
Project: Accessibility
625 Slaters Lane, Suite 200,
Alexandria, VA 22314-1171, 703/836-6263, 703/836-6730 Fax
Justin or Yoshiko Dart:
907 6th Street, SW., #516c,
Washington DC 20024 202/488-7684 202/484-1370 TDD 202/863-0010 Fx
Fred Fay
2054 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742, 508/371-0992
From: SpeciaLink <Spclinkky@aol.com>
SpeciaLink is an assistive technology resource center for children
and adults with disabilities. We are a part of Alliance for Technology
Access to disseminate information (as one of our projects) in any way
possible. (606) 491-2464.
From: Dean Martineau <deamar@u.washington.edu>
* The latest Do-It Internet Resource Guide is now available
From: spinal@marlin.ssnet.com (Joe Chamberlain)
* A newsletter for quads: THE SPINAL COLUMN.
From: Justin Tan <tanht@TECHNET.SG>
I work for a job-placement centre for disabled persons. We are
currently looking at purchasing the Valpar System 2000 which is supposed
to be a vocational assessment software. Has anyone had any experience
with this system, and can give me some feedback on whether it is a good
system?
STUTTERING
* gopher://mankato.msus.edu
From: Judy Kuster kuster@vax1.mankato.msus.edu
An information database dedicated solely to stuttering has been
established at the Mankato State University gopher. The archive is the
joint project of John Harrison, Program Director of the National
Stuttering Project (NSP) and Judith Kuster, assistant professor in the
Department of Communication Disorders at Mankato State University.
To our knowledge it is the first significant database on
stuttering to be accessible via the Internet from anywhere in the world.
It is intended to be a global resource for persons who stutter (PWS),
their friends, family and others who interact with them, as well as for
professional speech-language pathologists in practice or in training.
The site contains a unique combination of contributions from the
professional community as well as from individuals who have personal
insight into stuttering. The archive currently includes, among other
things
* answers to frequently asked questions about stuttering;
* suggestions for listeners;
* a folder of autobiographies;
* information on support organizations for PWS (US and elsewhere); and,
* therapy approaches and resources.
There are articles and handbooks for parents concerned about their
child's fluency, an article about stuttering and the Americans with
Disabilities Act, several short essays about stuttering that provide
valuable insights as well as points for discussion in stuttering support
group meetings, etc.
Organizations devoted to assist PWS and their families are placing
information about themselves as well as several of their brochures
containing helpful information for teachers, parents, etc. into the
archive. The information in these brochures can be downloaded and
reproduced. There is also information about the InterNet discussion groups
devoted to stuttering and how to join them.
CALL FOR PAPERS
From: dlp@psu.edu (David L. Passmore)
The Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA) will hold
its 26th Annual Conference on October 25-27, 1995 at the Nevele Hotel in
Ellenville, New York. Proposals for papers and symposia must be submitted
by June 1, 1995. Both quantitative and qualitative designs are invited.
As one of the nation's oldest regional research associations, NERA
provides a collegial forum for practitioners, young scholars, and graduate
students to exchange ideas with experienced researchers and
administrators. Child care is available.
* Estelle Gellman
* CRSR Department, Mason 212, 124
* Hofstra University
* Hempstead, NY 11550-1090 (516) 463-5752
WHEELCHAIR FITNESS CENTER
From: markc30370@aol.com (Mark)
The St. David's Wheelchair Fitness Center is the only barrier-free
exercise facility in the Central Texas area that will accommodate
virtually all forms of physical disability. We have a growing membership
of over 450 and see no end in sight! Soon, we'll post the monthly
newsletter, flyers for upcoming events, and pretty much whatever we think
the international disabled community would like to know. We are here to
help and are eager to hear from you. Give us a call anytime (512)867-5141
for more information.
CHILDREN'S HOPES & DREAMS FOUNDATION
From: Elaine Hackett <ehackett@tso.uc.edu>
CH&DF is a registered non-profit foundation that began in 1983.
We serve children with chronic and life threatening illnesses as well as
children with physical disabilities. The pen-pal program is for children
diagnosed with a chronic or life threatening illness or disability who are
at least 5 years old and under 18 years old.
We have found a great need for a penpal program which can give a
special child the opportunity to create the friendships, support,
understanding and fun they deserve. Your child's special penpal will be
able to relate in a way no one else can! Their friendship can be
priceless! Your child will be matched for free! So... join in today and
make some friends and create some memories!
* Children's Hopes and Dreams Foundation
* 280 US Highway 46
* Dover, NJ 07801 (201) 361-7366 fax (201) 361-6627.
CENTER FOR REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY
From: Alan Harp <alan.harp@arch.gatech.edu>
The Center for Rehabilitation Technology has recently completed
the housing of the information kiosk for the '96 Paralympics in Atlanta.
We concentrated our efforts on the physical design of the housing which is
compatible with about 95% of potential users. This includes a range from
dwarfs to users standing over 6' in height.
The computer system to be used will be designed by IBM and will be
of touch-screen and possibly voice input technology. Compact me if you
are looking for specs on an accessible design for the physical
(non-computer) aspects of a kiosk.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES CENTRE - Copenhagen, Denmark
* ftp: login.dknet.dk::/pub/clh
From: clh@login.dknet.dk (Jens Bruntt)
Does anyone know of a list of guidelines already? I would like to
compare it to the one we are struggling to compile. We are currently
compiling a list of simple rules for creating accessible information to
"all" handicapped, especially when creating information campaigns, which
are mostly written information - pamphlets and the like.
The local governments in Denmark are not required to let their
campaigns be accessible to handicapped, but we are going to argue that if
the information is not accessible to all, a large group will not receive
the information they were intended to receive. In other words we try to
persuade organizations to comply to a basic set of guidelines in order to
keep all of their target audience informed.
SEEKING DISABLED WOMEN - Science & Engineering
From: kd3i+@andrew.cmu.edu (Kristin Dunkle)
Disabled women/people in science and engineering? Do you know of
any people (scientists or otherwise) who work in this area? Ultimately, I
am trying to locate some disabled women scientists and engineers to
interview for a book I am working on (under a grant from the Alfred P.
Sloan Foundation). If you know anyone who fits into this category, please
let me know -- and if you could provide contact information, that would be
fantastic.
FREECARE - Funding For Traveling Attendants
From: rmusachio@delphi.com (Rosemary Musachio)
Freecare is a non-profit making group (mainly disabled) which is
trying to set up to provide financial assistance to disabled and
handicapped individuals, with the cost of a caregiver whilst on vacation.
With this cost sometimes running into hundreds of dollars or pounds, many
cannot go on holiday away from their normal routine. That is why most
people go on breaks [weekend holidays], but I would have to rely on a
relative. At age 24, I should have a choice of who I go with. Freecare
will not only provide financial assistance to help pay for a caregiver
from a nursing agency, but also towards the expense of taking a relative,
friend or your own caregiver with you, so in all senses of the word
FREE-CARE.
* FREECARE
* PO Box 53
* Corby, Northants ENGLAND NN17 2XB
TRAVEL & DISABILITY - www Page
From: blainew638@aol.com Blaine Waterman
I just got direct access to the Internet and I want to create a
World Wide Web Home Page listing travel and transportation information for
people with disabilities. Things like profiles of the accessibility of
different American cities and their transit systems, airline access
policies, special driver training programs, etc... I can get a good deal
of this information from plain old library research, but I'd really like
to supplement that with personal anecdotes from people with disabilities'
first hand experiences. For example, complementing factual information
about somewhere like New York City with individual accounts of using (or
TRYING to use!) its public transit system.
FUNNY STUFF
From: "Clyde M. Horn" <cmhorn@halcyon.com>
Artery - the study of paintings
Barium - what you do when CPR fails
Coma - a punctuation mark
Congenital - friendly
Dilate - to have lived a full life Faster - quicker
GI series - baseball games between teams of soldiers
Herpes - the wife's vegetables
Intestine - taking an exam indoors
Morbid - a higher offer
Nitrate - lower than the day rate
Node - was aware of
Outpatient - a person who has fainted
Post-operative - a letter carrier
Racist - one who races
Rectum - the opposite of fixed 'em
Tumor - an extra pair
Urine - the opposite of you're out
Varicose Veins - veins that are very close together
~~ Clyde M. Horn & Carol-Jo Horn
MOBILITY AROUND CAMPUS
From: Marshall Flax <flax@waisman.wisc.edu>
* Wisconsin Council of the Blind
* 354 West Main Street
* Madison, WI 53703-3115 608-255-6178 Fx 608-255-3301
ENABLING INTERNET ACCESS
FOR LIBRARY PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES
* Library Disability Services
* University of Cincinnati
From: Elizabeth Hamilton <elizabeth.hamilton@uc.edu>
Our library OPAC has access to gopher resources on its main menu.
With speech or large print, our patrons with print disabilities can access
the Internet that way. There is also "local prompt" access whereby a
patron with an account on our VAX or UNIX machines can get on the 'Net
that way.
TBI Grant Money
From: Colleen Jason <crjonl@aol.com>
On-Line Database Services -- Each year colleges, universities and
other research organizations compete for research grants, procurement
contracts and scholarship awards from federal government agencies. FIE
provides the electronic interface between universities and federal
agencies with on-line computer information systems that allow institutions
and organizations of every size to effectively compete for these
opportunities. Our on-line services are extremely easy to use and allow
subscribers "one-stop-shopping" convenience for research and educational
opportunities from all participating agencies. All you need is a
modem-equipped computer, communications software and a telephone line. In
addition, FIE provides 24-hour toll-free access to information with
Helpline assistance available during business hours. FIE databases also
interface with federal agencies through the INTERNET network. Databases
are currently in operation and expanding every day.
* FEDIX provides instant access to federal agency information on research
programs, contact information, educational programs and services, equipment
grants, procurement notices, minority opportunities and more.
* MOLIS provides comprehensive information on minority colleges an
universities such as institutional capabilities, student and faculty profiles,
educational programs, research centers and much more.
* FIE provides a wide variety of additional electronic databases to assist
you in communicating with government agencies, educational institutions
and private industry.
* Federal Information Exchange, Inc.
* 555 Quince Orchard, Suite 200
* Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (301) 975-0103 FX: (301) 975-0109
RESOURCES & CONTACTS
Richard Vargas Advocates for the Disabled Group 800-522-4369
National Down Syndrome 800-232-NDSC
Department of Public Policy The Council for Exceptional Children
Jacki Bootel <jackib@cec.sped.org>
Susan Rooney
Western Suffolk BOCES
Kellum Education Center
887 Kellum Street
Lindenhurst, NY 11757 (516) 884-1000 ext. 298.
James Derk, Computer Editor
The Evansville Courier
PO Box 268
Evansville, IN 47702 812-464-7409
jderk@evansville.net
Robert Kanz, Ph.D.
Centre de Recherche Public Henri Tudor
6, rue Coudenhve-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg + 352-436233 Fax:+ 352-436523
Michael Wehmeyer, Ph.D., Assistant Director
Department of Research and Program Services
The Arc National Headquarters
500 East Border Street, Suite 300
Arlington, TX 76010
Arlene Mayerson, Directing Attorney of the Disability Rights,
Education and Defense Fund, Washington, DC
2212 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 510.644.2555 fax 841.8645
Mayerson teaches ADA at Stanford Law School and the University of
California, Berkeley. She participated in drafting portions of the ADA,
is the author of an excellent text on the ADA, and has dedicated her
professional life to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.
BRITISH DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION BILL
From: Brian Doyle <bdoyle@cix.compulink.co.uk>
The Bill completed its line by line scrutiny in Committee on 28
February. Few concessions to amend the Bill were made by the Government,
except to extend the prohibition against disability discrimination to
include the leasing and purchase of property (houses, apartments, etc).
Most attention was concentrated on the exclusions of education and
transport from the Bill's scope. This has been very controversial, but the
Government resisted attempts to include these areas. This leads to a
number of ironies.
* First, it will be unlawful to discriminate against disabled persons in
the labour market, but perfectly lawful to discriminate at the point where
they are being qualified or equipped for employment (that is, in
education).
* Second, it will be unlawful to discriminate against disabled persons in
the workplace, but perfectly lawful to discriminate against them as they
try to get to work by public transport.
* Third, a disabled teacher or transport worker cannot be discriminated
against in education or transport employment, but a disabled schoolchild
or bus user can be in respect of that education or transport.
* Fourth, a school which allows the local scout troop to use its sports
facilities in the evening cannot discriminate against disabled scouts, but
a disabled pupil wanting to use the same facilities during schools hours
does not necessarily have to be accommodated.
* Fifth, a railway or bus company must make its ticketing arrangements,
waiting rooms, platform facilities, etc accessible to disabled travellers,
but cannot be forced to make the train or bus itself accessible. The
British like irony!
CANADIAN DOWN SYNDROME - Convention
From: Joe Drozdik <joe@helix.net>
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is holding their annual
convention conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario this year on May 4,5,6
1995. The notice I have states that registration numbers are limited to
700. It will be held at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, (905) 374-1077,
CONFERENCE #G7361, or contact the Niagara Local Organizing Committee at
(905) 357-4572, co-chairs Suzanne Fletcher and Maureen Kane.
I just happened to look at the latest issue of their magazine
while getting this information. They have a column called "Computer
Corner" which reviews computer hardware (keyboards etc), and software for
children with DS.
* Canadian Down Syndrome Society
* 12837 - 76th Street #204,
* Surrey BC V3W 2V3
From: Emily Kingsley <epkingsley@aol.com>
Cecilia Pazderny
Down Syndrome Support Group of Central Texas
106 Champion Drive
Austin TX 78734 512-261-4259.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
From: Dr Stephen Trumble <stephen.trumble@med.monash.edu.au>
The DDU is an academic unit funded by the Government of Victoria
to improve the quality of medical care available to people who have
developmental disabilities. We do this through a mixture of teaching,
research and clinical activities.
Developmental Disability Unit
Department Of Community Medicine
Monash University
867 Centre Road
East Bentleigh 3165 Victoria AUSTRALIA
Penny Kearney <p.kearney@nepean.uws.edu.au>
Faculty of Health Studies
University of Western Sydney, Nepean,
PO Box 10,
Kingswood. NSW. 2747 AUSTRALIA.
Tel:(047)36.0384 (+61 47 360384)
Fax:(047)36.0658 (+61 47 360658)
DIRECTORY OF CONGRESSIONAL E-MAIL ADDRESSES
From: Rick Berkobien <rberkobi@metronet.com>
* gopher://una.hh.lib.umich.edu/0/socsci/poliscilaw/uslegi/conemail
* http://nox.cs.du.edu:8001/~damorgan/congress.html
* They have linked each Congressional leader with a mail-to box.
DISNEY WORLD & DISNEYLAND
We have been considering a trip to Disneyland in the next year or
so, but have had a few concerns about how [our son] might do there. On
the one hand, I think he would love it, but on the other hand I am sure he
would tire easily, become impatient in long lines, etc. I have often
wondered if there is a contact person at Disneyland who can answer
questions about disability related issues, for visitors (tips or
suggestions that might make the trip easier and more enjoyable...things we
might not know to think or ask about because we have never been there.
From: Bryan Patterson <bryanp@tcoe.k12.ca.us>
WWW page for Disneyland in Anaheim
http://www.best.com/~dijon/disney/parks/disneyland/
Voice mail phone # Guest Relations: 714.999.4565
1. Passport Offers and Prices
2. Park Hours of Operation
3. Entertainment
4. Promotions and Special Events
5. Attraction Closures
6. Freeway Directions and Disneyland Information By Mail
7. Review Menu Options
* Disneyland
* 1313 Harbor Boulevard
* PO Box 3232
* Anaheim, California 92803-3232
DIRECTIONS: Technology in Special Education
From: hilton-chalfen@mic.ucla.edu (Danny Hilton-Chalfen)
DIRECTIONS: Technology is Special Education is a comprehensive monthly
newsletter published by DREAMMS for Kids, Inc, which features technology tips,
adaptive software and hardware reviews, assistive technology articles and
reviews, Department of Education updates, technology conference news, and hot
special education software product announcements.
* DREAMMS for Kids, Inc.
* 2763 Tasha Drive
* Clearwater, FL 34621-1223
BIFIDA-L - Spina Bifida
From: Loren Aman <amanl@columbia.dsu.edu>
BIFIDA-L is for the discussion of any issue relating to Spina
Bifida. This list provides support and information to people with Spina
Bifida as well as parents, siblings, and others.
To: listserv@mercury.dsu.edu
subscribe BIFIDA-L <Your-Name>
SEEKING GRANT WRITER
From: philk@ix.netcom.com (Philip Kirschner)
The American Association Of Disabled Persons seeks volunteer grant
writers and benefactors to help cover the telephone costs of it's tollfree
number. The AADP waives membership fees of disabled persons who can not
afford to pay the dues because of their financial circumstances. For more
information about the American Association of Disabled Persons please call
1-800-642-8775.
DISABILITY STATISTICS
Ben Mattlin (bmattlin@ix.netcom.com) wrote:
I'm looking for some statistical information about people with
disabilities. Everybody knows the US. government estimates there are some
49 million Americans with disabilities -- roughly 1 out of every 6
Americans. And something like two-thirds of working-age disabled people
are unemployed, right? I'm looking for information on how many are
registered voters.
Also, state-by-state breakdowns. Particularly, for example, how
many disabled people are there in California? How many over the age of 18
-- i.e., voting age? How many unemployed? How many registered or not
registered to vote?
~~~~~~~~~~~
The Disability Statistics Report estimates disabilities by state.
This was published by the National Institute on Disability and
Rehabilitation Research and the US. Department of Education in March 1993.
Reprints are available through the Disability Statistics Program at the
University of California, at (415) 644-9904, or you can write to
Mitchell LaPlante, Ph.D.,
Director Disability Statistics Program,
University of California
201 Filbert Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94133.
US. Bureau of the Census - Disability Department.
Jack McNeil (301) 763-8300
Bob Bennefield (301) 763-8578.
Louis Harris published a survey by the
National Organization on Disability
910 16th Street, NW,
Washington, DC 800-240-4520 or (202) 293-5960.
NEW DISABILITY RESOURCE
From: jkailes@tsbbs02.tnet.com ("June Kailes")
A new "Resource List: Wellness, Self-Care, Exercise & Aging with
Disability (Edition I - 2/10/95)" is now available. This new Resource
List, for use by people with, disabilities and their families, friends and
providers, contains 112 entries organized by an author and subject index,
etc...
The list was compiled by June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy
Consultant and was supported in part by funds from the National Institute
on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to The Rehabilitation
Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Aging With a Disability.
* The Resource List can be obtained from DimeNet: (508) 880-5412 or
* June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant
* 6201 Ocean Front Walk, Suite 2
* Playa del Rey, CA 90293-7556 310 821 7080, fax 310 827 0269
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
* BBS: 202-514-6193
* telnet fedworld.gov Gateway D, choice D #9.
From: mdubin@ix.netcom.com (Marc Dubin)
Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is
available from the US. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division,
Disability Rights Section. The Information Line can be reached at
800-514-0301. The Department operates an electronic bulletin board system
(BBS) that contains its ADA regulations and technical assistance materials
from other federal agencies.
A variety of ADA material is also available directly on the
InterNet:(settlement agreements, consent decrees, ADA regulations, ADAAG
(Standards for Accessible Design), technical assistance manuals, etc.)
* gopher.usdoj.gov
* http://usdoj.gov
* http://www.whitehouse.gov
The Department's press releases are located under the Office of Public
Affairs. Other ADA materials are located under Litigating Organizations, Civil
Rights Division.
CHILDREN'S SOFTWARE PACKAGES
From: Jim Wheaton <jwheaton@infi.net>
The Windows (Family Edition) of KidDesk includes an option (in the
Applications setup menu) to launch a program from Windows or DOS. This
makes it possible to run all DOS based programs from within KidDesk.
The DOS based version cannot run Windows programs, but will load up from
within Windows, as an icon (like any other DOS based program).
I use both versions of KidDesk (on different computers) with a
TouchWindow (also from Edmark). The TouchWindow is expensive ($335) but
has been wonderful for both my almost 4-year old (NDA) and 20-month old
(DS). We leave one of the computer monitors on the floor in our den, and
Annie, who is not quite walking, spends an incredible amount of time
playing with the programs. The TouchWindow has an advantage over all of
the other input devices in that it doesn't require the child to look away
from the screen in order to give input to the computer. The TouchWindow
works with all Windows programs, and a large number of DOS based programs.
As for software, I recommend the following:
* Anything by Edmark (esp. Millie's Math House and Bailey's Book House for
younger kids. [Daughter's] current favorite is the "letter machine" in
Bailey's).
* Reader Rabbit/Math Rabbit, etc... The Laureate early language
programs are expensive, but very good for basic language.
* Living Books (also [my daughter's] favorite because of the lively
animation and the fact that something happens no matter where she touches the
screen).
* Crayola Amazing Art Adventure.
All of the above work with the TouchWindow. If anyone has had trouble
getting the TouchWindow to work with DOS programs that they launch from
Windows, please e-mail me for advice.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Wendy Barish (gpcJ70a@prodigy.com) wrote:
: Does anyone out there know the name of an American organization that
: helps physically disabled adults or children to learn to ride horses? I
: know this is an area that has developed strongly over the last twenty
: years and that is of great value to some. I need to know what programs
: are available and if there is a national organization that promotes this
: activity. Thank you for any help you can provide.
From: jbailey@ucs.indiana.edu (Janice Alexandra Bailey)
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association
PO Box 33150
Denver CO 80233 800-369-RIDE (7433). (303) 452-1212
You may want to try these organizations:
National Foundation for Happy
Horsemanship for the Handicapped, Inc.
PO Box 462
Malvern, PA 19355
Wilderness Inquiry Inc.
1313 5th Street, SE
PO Box 84
Minneapolis, MN 55414-1546 800-728-0719
From: bowles@cmf.org (Chester (Chet) Bowles)
A local organization in New Hampshire is:
Isabella McDaniel, Exec. Director
Horse Power
Webster Highway
Temple, NH 03084 603-654-6308
From: 34aej7d@cmuvm.csv.cmich.edu (Bill Gorman)
NAHRA (North American Handicapped Riders Association) puts on
various gatherings such as an annual convention. The last was in Chicago.
I suggest you post your inquiry is the Equine-L list
<equine-l@psuvm.psu.edu>.
From: Julie Kailes <lbph@ccmail.sunysb.edu>
Julie (Disability Resources)
For information about American organizations that help adults or
children with disabilities learn to ride horses. The National Library
Service for the Blind a Physically Handicapped has a leisure pursuit
booklet on horses (published in 1991, so the phone numbers may not be
completely current) which lists these groups:
* Cheff Center for the Handicapped, Augusta, MI (616) 731-4471
* National Handicapped Sports & Recreation Association (301) 652-7505
* North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (303) 452-1212
* United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association (313) 425-8961
* Vinland National Center, Loretto, MN (612) 4799-3555
There are local riding schools that specialize in instruction for
riders with disabilities in many different locales (I'm in Long Island,
NY, and I've heard of two in our area); you might want to contact your
local independent living center for possible referrals.
From: Eileen Keim <eikeim@lilac.nhsl.lib.nh.us>
Talking Book service, New Hampshire State Library
The University of New Hampshire has a Therapeutic Riding program:
contact Amy Dickens at 603-862-1174. There was another program named
"UPReach" which may or may not still exist: 603-497-2343.
SSI CLAIMING OVERPAYMENTS?
From: sylviac@netcom.com (Sylvia Caras)
In Santa Cruz, CA, several people with disabilities who receive
SSI and also earn, have found that SSI claims the PWD were overpaid. SSI
is subtracting from the checks the amount of the supposed overpayment.
Even when appeals have been filed, SSI is not processing the
appeals timely, and is continuing to make up the supposed overpayments by
a claim against current checks. The PWD who are earning know the SSI
rules, have properly reported, subtracted, and otherwise jumped through
hoops. Have the SSI rules changed? Is this happening elsewhere? Is there
a responsible SSI Point of Contact that anyone knows?
ONE-HANDED KEYBOARDS?
From: fd1@netcom.com (Tom Garrison)
I have a friend who has lost the use of one arm. He is a computer
programmer, and thus needs to use a keyboard quite a bit. I vaguely seem
to remember reading about a keyboard for use with one hand. As I recall,
it operated on a principle quite different from conventional keyboards.
Does anyone know anything more?
TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS - C5-C6 Quads
From: phoenixl@netcom.com (Scott Luebking)
Can anyone point me to articles or book chapters which can help me
document that c5-c6 quads need extra heat or air conditioning to help
regulate body temperatures?
From: 73732.2222@compuserve.com
In Kansas we stopped the legislature from dismantling the ADA when
they made an attempt to call this bill and "un-funded mandate". As the
ADA VISTA volunteer coordinator at Independence Inc., the alert was sent
out one morning and in that afternoon all our legislators tabled this bill
and took it off the agenda because of our stand against it.
From: Graham Newell <csc2gkn@sun.leeds.ac.uk>
I am currently undertaking a project on the use of computers by
disabled people. I would be most grateful to anyone who could answer the
following questions, and reply to me at: University of Leeds, England
From: Roger G Biddle <nstn0140@fox.nstn.ns.ca>
The Ottawa School of Homeopathy. Ask for a complimentary copy of
our newsletter! See samples of cases in misc.health.alternative. Coming
soon: Our video series and the first e-mail correspondence course.
WHEELCHAIRS
From: au749@freenet.carleton.ca (James Wylie)
I am planning on getting one, possibly two new chairs. I am
currently using a Quickie GP. What is the chair of choice these days? I
am an active C-6/7 quad. Limited hand movement, good arm strength, do a
lot of wheeling. Is there a particular model/make of chair that someone
could recommend as I being my comparative shopping?
RACE & DISABILITY
I am currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at
the Carleton University School of Social Work. As part of the requirement
for graduation, students are expected to complete a major research
project.
The title of my research project is, "Ethno-Racial Minority
Persons with Disabilities: A Study of their Experiences Relating to
Community, Family and Access to Services". My study is to examine both
the experiences of ethno-racial minority persons with disabilities,
including their experiences in using services, as well as to examine
how/to what extent disability and "ethnocultural" agencies and
organizations cater to either ethno-racial minority persons or persons
with disabilities. Ultimately, I hope that the results of this study will
identify some of the "cracks" into which ethno-racial minority persons
with disabilities are falling, and to promote ways in which these cracks
can be "sealed" and reduced.
* abstract@hookup.net
* 2509 6th Line Road, R.R. 1
* Dunrobin ON K0A 1T0 CANADA
MICROSOFT SOCIAL INTERFACE - [+] MS-Bob.Doc
From: senkmj@ptbma.usbm.gov (Mark J. Senk )
From: Gregg C. Vanderheiden <gcvander@facstaff.wisc.edu>
Article from InfoWorld - January 23,1995 InfoWorld 29 - Comments
Social interfaces could **if implemented correctly** be a very nice step
forward for access by people who are blind - especially when they reach
the level of verbal interaction with an "agent" that can understand and
carry out your wishes.
On the other hand, if they still include point and click elements,
or if they still require that you look at and respond to the screen, then
it won't help. In fact, if they go to full graphic environments so that
what you are looking at is basically pictographic then things could be
worse. Also on public systems, any interface will need built-in access -
unless they allow you to reprogram the kiosk, ATM, etc., on demand as
people with disabilities come up to them.
I think this is an area we should start looking at and commenting
on early... maybe we can influence it in its earlier stages... before it
shows up on all our television sets as the way to get information or
access the "information SuperHighway"
The current vision of the social interface is still very much in
its formative stage and has a long way to go before it reaches its
potential (as noted in the article). But then, the first version of
windows was also pretty rudimentary when it came out, and not widely used.
Yet today we are scrambling to look at access for it.
* Complete file available: - [+] MS-Bob.Doc
INFRARED TECHNOLOGY
From: David Andrews <da0011@epfl2.epflbalto.org>
As part of the Project CurbCuts effort at the Trace Center,
University of WI- Madison, an open meeting to discuss the topic of
infrared communication usage for public information & transaction system
will be held in conjunction with the California State University ,
Northridge (CSUN) Conference, March 17th, 1995, 7- 9:00 pm, Executive
Suite 1, Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss issues regarding the
development of a bi-directional non-proprietary infrared communication
link, while also developing "standards" or guidelines, where by
individuals equipped with specialized access devices could both locate and
interact with the various electronic information systems in their
environment, using the "standard" defined protocol or guidelines.
* Center on Disabilities <ltm@csun.edu>
* 18111 Nordhoff Street
* Northridge, CA 91330-8340 (818) 885-2578 Fx (818) 885-4929
PURSUIT
From: sekiguch@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Leah Deanne Sekiguchi)
As a career counselor who would like to establish a program for
students with disabilities, I am very interested in the program, PURSUIT.
If anyone has more information on PURSUIT, or any other career development
program for students w/disabilities, I would appreciate the information.
Thanks!!
REQUEST FOR STORIES
From: Eddie Bollenbach (bollenbach@apollo.commnet.edu)
I am interested in gathering information on anecdotal stories of
people with disabilities who have won a battle to have barriers removed,
or who have prevailed in asserting their rights under the ADA through a
protest or demonstration. I'm particularly interested in knowing if
individuals or groups have been able to use the media with their protests
to accomplish such ends. I would like to start a file of these stories and
to use them to help others win their battles.
PROJECT dERE Inc.
* 4311 Portobello Dr.
* Gahanna, Ohio 43230 614-478-9940
* dERE~Net! BBS: 614-478-dERE 300-14,400 8,1,N 24 Hrs!
From: mtokarz@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Mark Tokarz)
dERE is a newly established (Jun'93) non-profit organization
dedicated to providing the technology and knowledge for the disABLED to
master the power of electronic communication. dERE stands for The
disABLED Electronic Resource Exchange Project, Inc.
Project dERE provides systems and/or system components to
qualified applicants. It supports the 24 hour bulletin board and provides
on-line-on-call (OLOC) expert technological advice. dERE publishes a
quarterly newsletter to all members. Membership in Project dERE is
through payment of dues; or free for those who are unable to afford the
fee.
* Contact David Neagly 614-228-2674 x 251
MADNESS
From: sylviac@netcom.com (Sylvia Caras)
Madness is an electronic action and information discussion list
for people who experience moods swings, fright, voices, and visions
(People Who). MADNESS creates an electronic forum and distribution device
for exchanging ways to change political systems that touch People Who, and
for distributing any information and resources that might be useful. A
basic premise of science and research is also a value of MADNESS: to share
your findings with others.
* To: listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
* SUBscribe MADNESS yourfirstname yourlastname
TDD's & COMPUTERS
From: tmccart3@ua2vm.ua.edu
Does anyone know of software or hardware that will allow a home
computer to be used as a TDD? I have a TDD at work, but a client of mine
sometimes needs to contact me at home, and he feels uncomfortable cussing
me out through a relay operator. : )
[Note from Bill McGarry]
TDD's talk in BAUDOT code while computer modems talk in ASCII so
the two cannot talk directly. There was some software available but the
software would only work on the original IBM PC's which had a tape
cassette jack. However, many TDD's have a switch to talk ASCII (or will
automatically switch to ASCII). In this case, the TDD and PC modem can
talk. There is a program to make this easier. It is "futur300.zip" and
is available via ftp or gopher from handicap.olivetti.com in the
/pub/hearing directory.
FILMS ABOUT DISABILITIES - [+] FilmList.Doc
From: <daag@cix.compulink.co.uk> David Greenhalgh
I'm preparing a list of films dealing with disabilities. When the
list is finished I'll post it to make it available to as many people as
possible who are interested. I should appreciate any comments and
additions to the list. The details will include: Title, Disability(ies)
included, Year, Country of Origin, Length, Rating, Director, Cast, and
Comments.
* Complete file available - [+] FilmList.Doc
TO REDUCE BIRTH DEFECTS - [+] Folates.Doc
FDA Proposes Folic Acid Fortification
* by Rebecca D. Williams
* re: US Consumer Information BBS. Article dated 2/95.
From: dekatz@ix.netcom.com (David Katz)
The Food and Drug Administration proposed last October that all
bread and grain products be fortified with folic acid, one of the B
vitamins. Just 0.4 mg of the nutrient every day can greatly reduce the
risk of neural tube defects, which affect the brain and spinal cord.
Folate is in many healthful foods. (Folate and folic acid are
interchangeable terms. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which
is found naturally in some foods.) A bowl of lentil soup or fortified
breakfast cereal, a large spinach salad, or a tall glass of orange juice
will put a woman well on her way to 0.4 mg of folic acid. The tricky part
is that neural tube defects occur in an embryo before a woman may realize
she's pregnant. Since more than half of pregnancies are unplanned, FDA has
taken steps to fortify food so that all women of childbearing age get a
daily dose of folic acid.
Without it, most women 19 to 50 get only 0.2 mg of folic acid each
day, according to US. Department of Agriculture estimates. If the
regulation is finalized within the next six months, FDA estimates that the
fortified food will reach the plates of more than 90 percent of American
women by 1995. If the move is successful in boosting women up to 0.4 mg of
folic acid daily, it could cut the incidence of neural tube defects in
this country by as much as half.
* Complete file available - [+] Folates.Doc
ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY SERVICES - [+] Ads-Pubs.Doc
If you have a product, service or public announcement you wish to
send to a worldwide readership of people with disabilities, ACCESS is able
to offer a variety of options. E-Clips does NOT take paid advertising.
We are pleased to make your announcements as space permits.
For businesses and professionals who wish to provide on-line
brochure distribution, electronic prospecting or other public contact and
exposure, we are able to offer a wide variety of programmes. E-Clips is
read by more than 260,000 people with disabilities, weekly. Our other
services reach more than 12 million persons each month. Reach them all
from $35/mo.
* Complete file available: - [+] Ads-Pubs.Doc
SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS - Compiled, Monthly
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* Print issues $35/yr $55/foreign
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From: JILL.MCMAHON@um.cc.umich.edu
From: ACCESS Foundation <danyaon@savvy.com>
Subject: E-Clips Issue #24 - 25Mar95
E-CLIPS On-Line Newslettre for
Persons with Disabilities, Family & Friends
E-Clips are weekly files of compiled and compressed excerpts from
information be have encountered on the InterNet, through print
publications, in databases and frequently original pieces sent to us by
readers and users. E-Clips deal with all aspects of disabilities,
handicappes and access on a worldwide basis. We are always interested in
what you, your families, friends, colleagues and support group or
organization are doing.
To submit your information, or to register for a free weekly
subscription, please send your message to: E-Clips
<listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>. All back issues are available on floppy
discs (DOS/Win $5 s/h) for reference, reprinting or posting to your own
system or board.
NOTE: If you are receiving E-Clips in error, or receiving duplicate
copies and wish to remove your name and address from subscription, send
the following message:
To: listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
Text: unsub E-CLIPS
Subscriptions and deletions are now handled via the St John's ListServ,
and are no longer handled manually at Savvy.Com.
LABELS IN BRAILLE
from Ruth McLaren (rmclaren@unixg.ubc.ca) - [+] BarCode.Doc
* Creative Services for the Blind
* 8208 La Sierra Ave.
* Whittier, CA USA. 90605 (310) 696-9212 fax (310) 921-6362
We have just obtained a quote for cassette labels that give the
numbers in both braille and Arabic numerals. These are self adhesive
labels that can be used to number the cassettes for a single project or
book title. The company is:
From: Andy Baracco <abaracco@netcom.com>
A good source for Brailling of all kinds is Quikscrybe. They can
be contacted at area code 818-989-2137 or at e-mail rstaley@netcomcom
From: John Nissen <jn@tommy.demon.co.uk>
Only a small proportion of blind people can read Braille, perhaps
10% of blind people in the 20-60 age bracket. An even smaller proportion
of people with partial sight can read it. Why not jump on the bar-code
bandwagon and use bar-code labels instead of Braille labels?
Most grocery products are now bar-coded. Bar-codes are increasing
used on other things. In Sweden they had a programme (called Tuffa) in
which adaptations were made for individuals to help them lead the life
they wanted to lead. A librarian who went blind but wanted to continue in
her job had all the books in the library bar- coded. Yesterday I received
a letter with a bar-code on it. The bar-code is the simplest and most
reliable machine-readable coding.
Braille Printer Paper Sources
From: Andy Baracco <abaracco@netcom.com>
* American Thermoform Co.
* 2311 Travera Ave,
* City of Commerce, CA 90040 (213) 723-9021
[+] Complete Text File available: - [+] BarCode.Doc
ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION - REDMOND/SEATTLE
To: Peter Duran <pduran@world.std.com>
On Tue, 21 Mar 1995, Peter Duran wrote:
> I would like to know from those of you who live in Redmond/Seattle about
> ease of travel in the area. Is there any public transportation? If so,
> how extensive is it?
ACCESS Foundation now has the rights to the TransNet DDB
(Distributed Database) of paratransit operators, coach and equipment
manufacturers, government and local services, conversion companies, rental
agencies and ILC/NPOs with accessible public and private transit services
for each state. Information is included for all known contact processes:
fax, phone, e-mail, www, gopher, snail mail, TTY, etc... The reports are
available to Foundation members and nonMembers:
* $5 for any individual state report (Members);
* $15 for nonMembers; or,
* $45 for entire USA (approx. 1,200 resources - includes Membership)
All Reports Are Available in a variety of digital (DOS/Win),
on-line or print formats:
* dBase3 (suitable for all major databases)
* sdf (sequentially delimited format)
* ASCII (delimited or text)
* print (loose-leaf punched; 12/14pt type)
* binary transfer (Members)
* e-mail (Members)
* gummed mailing labels (add $10)
NB: Special formats available -- contact for assistance.
All reports on floppy disc are suitable for upload into user
database software, normal printing, or even prepared for Braille output.
Prices include shipping, etc.. Members may order up to a credit amount of
$50 via telephone, fax, e-mail or post. nonMembers or new Members, please
include payment with order:
* ACCESS Orders
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DISTRIBUTED DATABASE (DDB) - Co-Net from Trace
From: ACCESS Foundation <danyaon@savvy.com>
The Co-Net CD-Rom DDB is one of the leading information
distribution products in the world for people with disabilities. If you
don't currently own a CD-Rom player, this new edition will give you every
reason to buy one! New interface. New search and retrieval tools. New
data. -- Well, just plain NEW!
Co-Net is a cooperative compilation of databases from more than 35
nonprofit agencies and services for PWD. All data is accessible to screen
readers, vox, etc.. as well as the powerful new search engine. To
celebrate the ACCESS Foundation's participation in the Spring'95 issue, we
are making the Co-Net CD-Rom disc available to both members and nonMembers
at a substantial pre-publication discount, including free shipping.
* On orders from now until 15 Apr'95, $20 (regularly, $27 after 16 Apr)
* On new Foundation memberships ($45) the Co-Net is free.
ON-LINE HELP GRIPES
From: David A Fiske <davef@shell.portal.com>
On April 25, I will be discussing the usefulness of on-line help
for people with disabilities, as part of a panel on on-line help for
software programs. The discussion will take place at the Annual Conference
of the Society for Technical Communication, and will include staff from
WordPerfect, Apple, Lotus, and Microsoft.
The Society for Technical Communication is a professional society
for the people who write software manuals and on-line help text. A paper
I wrote relating to this topic was published last year in the Society's
journal. I talked to some users with disabilities as part of my research,
but would like to get some more observations. If you have gripes or
suggestions relating to the on-line help systems and help text utilized in
software programs you use, please send short e-mail messages (50 to 100
lines) by April 15, so that I'll have time to absorb the information I
get, prior to the Conference.
ON-SCREEN KEYBOARDS
From: Kevin Price <cckevin@mizzou1.missouri.edu>
For Windows the My-T-Mouse by Future Technologies is pretty good.
It only costs $49.95 and it has many ways you can configure the keyboard
and also you it can be sized. There is no word prediction or completion
but there is macro capability. The phone number is (800) 551-3926.
126 NEWSPAPERS In One Place
Graphical and NON-graphical interfaces
From: Eric K. Meyer <meyer@newslink.org>
If you have a slow or non-graphical browser like Lynx, you may
want to try our fast new non-graphical list:
* http://www.newslink.org/newslink/nongraphical.html
* http://www.newslink.org/newslink
* http://198.137.186.91/newslink/index.html
We now link directly to:
* 126 newspapers
* 41 broadcast networks and affiliates
* 65 magazines and publishers
* 135 sites of special journalistic interest
All we ask for this free service is that you help us keep it up to
date with your suggestions and corrections and that you occasionally offer
us your opinions on the state of WWW publishing. If you have questions,
you may receive an automated FAQ reply by sending any sort of e-mail to
info@newslink.org. Or write to me directly.
ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND OF NORTH GREECE
From: Nektarios Mallas <sv2bxo@ham.hyper.gr>
* InterNet: sv2bxo@ham.hyper.gr
* CompuServe: 100435,2340
* Amprnet: sv2bxo@sv2bxo.ampr.org
* traditional slow packet radio: sv2bxo@sv2jl.tsl.grc.eu
SCANNER & OCR WORK - Contracted
From: ACCESS Foundation <danyaon@savvy.com>
ACCESS Foundation is currently looking for assistance in a wide
area of data preparation. We have a very large volume of information
presently in print, which must be transferred to digital. This is in
conjunction with multiple projects for small, nonprofit groups, commercial
businesses and similar entities.
We are expecting to process literally thousands of pages from
books, magazines, newslettres, etc.. for compiling into dBase3 format: ie,
ASCII delimited. This is contracted/subcontracted work. Repeat work will
be based on the client's satisfaction with the services rendered.
Hopefully, the volume of work will reach a constant level. With
more than 175,000 resources on our databases already, we expect this major
project to take 2- 3 years to complete. We are not working with
time-sensitive documents, so you will not be judged on "turnaround" and
"speed". Accuracy and thoroughness are most important.
We have not yet structured the payment schedule(s) for this work.
We are, in fact, not even aware of all the variety and potential of
everyone's own equipment, abilities, etc... That's why we'd like to hear
from you. Your suggestions. Your ideas. Your experience. Whatever you
feel you can add to the project.
This is a first-time project of this size for us. We've never
attempted to coordinate work from such a diversity of locations and
equipment. At this time, we are only able to offer this work on a
"per-job" basis to those who are already equipped with the tools and
software to create ASCII/dB3 files from print source documents. We expect
to have funding for additional necessary equipment very soon.
Everyone interested is urged to apply. This is truly a
"work-from-home" project. Please respond with a list of those services
and abilities you are able to provide. If you'd like to include a
"minimum" or an "estimated" compensation scale, we'd greatly appreciate
it! ACCESS will reply to everyone. We ask you to bear with us as we
start this. It's a learning curve for everyone.
REAL-TIME CAPTIONING
From: Richard Alexander <talf@netcom.com>
Would appreciate information on colleges and universities
providing real-time captioning for students. If you know of such schools
please provide the name and address of the school, and the person in
charge of the program.
From: Colette Boyer Noble <cnoble@tsbbs02.tnet.com>
I have real-time captioning at CSUS, Sacramento. Denese Russo is
my steno- captioner from West Coast Captioning in Stockton 209-931-0904
V/TTY, I requested the service, after enduring a semester of interpretive
services/oral interpret. Hope this information is helpful to you. I get
this service through the disabled dept at CSUS.
NEW LIST: OANDP-L - Orthotics and Prosthetics
* OANDP-L on Listserv@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu
From: Denise Ullman <denise@geomatics.on.ca>
The OANDP-L list is intended for clinical orthotists and
prosthetists, researchers, physicians, therapists, and all others with an
interest in the science of Orthotics and Prosthetics. OANDP-L is operated
under the patronage of the Orthopaedic and Orthotic and Prosthetic
Department at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida.
TURNER'S SYNDROME
From: Kathy Bell <bell@ritslab.ubc.ca>
I would like to talk with other parents and/or teachers who know
such children. There are developmental questions that I would like to
know more about, or just share anecdotes about testing, school
achievement, behaviour etc.
From: Linda Rowley <lrrowley@facstaff.wisc.edu>
* The Turner's syndrome Society of the US
* 15500 Wayzata Blvd, #768-214 811 12 Oak Ctr
* Wayzata MN 55391 (612) 475-9944 fax: (612) 475-9949
* e-mail LGTesch@cerfnet.com
The Turner's syndrome Society of the US has a newsletter, and
other publications, videos, networking, matching with other parents, local
chapters, and national conferences...
PASS Plans - Defined
From: temmons@diswrks.com (Tom Emmons)
A PASS (Plan for Achieving Self Support) is a Social Security
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) work incentive that helps people with
disabilities set aside income to pay for items and services needed to
reach a vocational goal. They can be especially useful for funding
Supported Employment services during either a High School Transition
Program or as an adult service.
The place I direct (DisAbility Works) is kind of like an HR Block
except for Social Security issues instead of IRS. "Our Mission is to
protect the benefits of the working person with a disability; to help them
access their Social Security Work Incentives." We take the position that
all vocational and career planning for folks with disabilities utilizing
or anticipating the receipt of disability-related (SSI, SSDI, etc) and/or
poverty-related programs (food stamps, section 8 housing, Medicaid) needs
to incorporate these programs when goal setting.
Losing a $700 a month disability check in return for a $600 a
month job has got to stop. We are owned and operated by persons with
disabilities and have provided training in more than 20 states.
PUBLICATIONS
* PT Today
* PO Box 1135
* Valley Forge, PA 19482
From: Grant Clauser <grendel472@aol.com>
I'm the editor of a magazine for physical therapists called PT
TODAY. We published a story on prostheses. about six months ago, and I'd
be happy to send you a copy. Also I can give you a free subscription if
you send along a written request,
GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY
* CAMA 800-441-2262
* TASH Inc. 800-463-5685
* Marblesoft 612-755-1402
* RJ Cooper & Assc 800-RJCOOPER
* Jesna Ltd. 800-443-4728
* Edmark Corp 800-362-2890
* IBM Special Needs 800-426-4832
From: Cara Elrod <74250.3126@compuserve.com>
I'm looking for advice on computer equipment for global
developmental delay and limited fine motor control. We have trouble
deciding which type of input device to use. It seems that a special
keyboard with very large arrow keys and an enter would be best but I
haven't seen anything that is quit right. They are either only available
for Macs or have too many keys, plus they cost a fortune.
Communication Aid Manufactures Association offer workshops to
demonstrate the products and can send you a list of all their members.
Also, CAMA is hosting a series of workshops. About a dozen manufacturers
of assistive technology will be there to show their products:
* Anchorage: March 24
* Seattle: March 28
* Vancouver BC: March 29
* Portland: March 27
* Calgary: March 30
UCLA Intervention Program
1000 Veteran Ave. Room 23-10
Los Angeles CA 90095 310-825-4821
(a really neat catalogue)
From: Cara Elrod <74250.3126@compuserve.com>
After the Diagnosis: Then What? Conference on alternative
solutions to autism, PDD and other developmental delays, featuring Drs.
Doris Rapp, Michael Schmidt, Alan Gaby, Bernard Rimland and others.
Sponsored by the Developmental Delay Registry. Suburban Washington, DC,
March 24-26th. Workshops on sensory integration, auditory training,
nutritional supplement, alternatives to antibiotics, etc. For more
information, 301-924-3060 800-441-2262
DAYCARE DISCRIMINATION
From: Cara Elrod <74250.3126@compuserve.com>
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) is
considering filing suit against a national day care provider which has
exhibited a pattern of discrimination against children with disabilities.
If you or anyone you know has experienced problems with day care
placements, DREDF would like to hear from you. Please contact Pam
Steneberg at DREDF, (510)644-2555
SENSORY INTEGRATIVE DISORDER
From: DawnDano@aol.com
Have you read anything on the subject Sensory Integration issues?
I would recommend a book called Sensory Integration and the Child by Jean
Ayres. The book is not exciting but it really gives a good look at all of
the various aspects of sensory integration. It is available through
Western Psychological Services the publisher in Los Angeles. According to
the book, there are children who do better with both more and less
external stimulation.
Chromosome Deletion Outreach
* PO Box 280
* Driggs, ID, 83422 208-354-8550
This organization publishes a newsletter; do parent matching; and,
maintain a registry of individuals and related services.
HORSEBACK RIDING THERAPY
From: CarolannCO@aol.com
H.A.T. (Horseback Adventures as Therapy) in Littleton. There is a
bigger (and I've heard better) program in Boulder. The programs used to
run for 10 weeks and started in spring and went through fall.
BLAZIE ENGINEERING BBS
From: Tom Baccanti <t.baccanti@genie.geis.com>
The new Blazie BBS is linked to the InterNet. You can either
telnet to blazie.com or at the login prompt type BBS and BBS for password
also. Same procedure for both call in and telnet. The board has a few
problems so be patient. It locked up on me a few times.
TO: Parents Of Brain-Injured Teens - [+] TBIteens.Doc
From: Jill Murray <murraf@rpi.edu>
I am writing this to everyone because there may be others with
high-school age or young adults who could use this information. It took
me one and a half years of research to come up with this list. These are
schools for "learning disabled" students but many accommodate kids with
head injuries.
My search was for a post high school program for a student that
was borderline being able to attend college and probably couldn't go
without more help than any "normal" program could provide. My son
desperately wanted to attend college like his "peers". I searched for a
vocational or independent living skills program on a college campus. The
result is available - [+] TBIteens.Doc
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
From: <danarn@aol.com>
"Health Options: Complementary Therapies for Cerebral Palsy and
Related Conditions," by Andrew Vickers (Element Publishers, 1994, ISBN
1-85230-562-2) has primarily cites resources in England. It covers a
number of the "complementary" therapies available in the USA. Its focus
seems to be on children with CP, but adults with disabilities or families
with children who have disabilities other than CP may also find it
informative.
The attitude behind this book, is that "complementary" therapies
involve ideas about health or the body or treatment that are not found in
conventional medicine, and although these complementary therapies are not
proposed to replace "orthodox" or traditional medicine--they can be
helpful adjuncts. The author does differentiate "complementary" therapies,
from what he terms "unorthodox therapies," (ie: Conductive Ed., and
Doman-Delcato). Because he sees them as "developed specifically for the
treatment of certain subgroups of disability", but my impression is that
he sees them as more of a comprehensive approach to treatment, rather than
an adjunct to traditional medicine.
Overall, I found this book to be fairly objective, and a good
introduction for families looking for adjuncts to their child's
traditional therapy. Additionally, if anyone in northern CA is interested
in learning more about Feldenkrais, the practitioner we have seen is
planning a one-day workshop, here in Santa Cruz, in May. If anyone is
interested, let me know and I can send you more information. once it is
formally planned. Some of the complementary therapies discussed include:
* massage
* homeopathy
* acupuncture
* cranial-sacral
* Feldenkrais.
TEACHING METHODS FOR CLOSED HEAD INJURIES
From: "Mark D. Fisher" <synapse@crl.com>
[Here are] a few directions to start your search for teaching
methods for closed head injuries. ASHA journals (Journal of Speech and
Hearing Science, Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders). "Clinical
Management of Neurogenic Communicative Disorders", In the book: Aphasia
Therapy: Some Principles and Strategies for Treatment, D. Johns, Ed.,
Boston: Little, Brown, 1978, Leonard LaPointe <atlll@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>
You may also want to check out aphasia work done by Audrey Holland and
motor speech therapy /dysarthria treatment post closed head injury. Don
Mowrer has a methods book: Methods of Modifying Speech Behaviors (I only
have the 2nd Ed., I'm sure that there is a later version) which provides
some basic information. Bev Wulfeck <wulfeck@crl.ucsd.edu> Jeanne Wilcox
<jeanne@imapl.asu.edu> developed the PACE program which is a wonderful
therapy tool. Mesa Community College program (Jim Dworkin).
From: NSACORAF <nsacoraf@aol.com>
* Disabled Student Programs & Services
* Mesa Community College
* 3375 Camino Del Rio South
* San Diego CA (619) 527-5244
You might try checking with your community college school district
offices and ask for the disability services department. You might also ask
about the LINCS program. I know that they have such a program + materials.
From: Howard R. Kennedy <kennedyh@csn.org>
I would be interested in communicating with Physical Therapists
and Clinic Administrators -- especially with those involved in private
clinics. Share ideas regarding administration, reimbursement, personnel,
etc. I am an owner of a small clinic in a ski area in Colorado and would
like to investigate the possibility of a trade of time in another clinic.
(if you live and work in a fun area!)
CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT
From: Dan Danielson <danielsond@uwstout.edu>
You can obtain your own booklet on (COBRA) from the US Department
of Labor, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. This brief booklet
explains the Health Benefits Under the "Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act"...hence, COBRA.
It explains the continuation health law, who is entitled to
benefits, your rights, duration of coverage, claims procedures,
coordination with other benefits, etc. This booklet can be obtained
'free' from the US. Government Printing Office at Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
NATIONAL PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK
* http://ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/npin/npinhome.html
* Information on Parenting and Child Development
From: Patti Kirby <z59s@unb.ca>
Reviewer: Kora Hayward <i5pu@unb.ca>
This site is an information centre for parents, and for other
people (such as teachers) who work with children. It discusses issues
related to parenting and child development, and provides information that
helps parents become informed about their children's education. Some of
the materials available at the NPIN site include:
1. Short articles discuss child development from birth to
adolescence, parenting, health, childhood behaviors, and education.
Longer articles on the same topic can also be accessed by means of the
Eric Digest on the Home Page Main Screen.
2. "AskERIC" is an information service which responds to questions
one might have about childhood development and education.
3. Information is provided on community and school programs.
4. Materials related to various aspects of child development,
child rearing and childhood education can purchased.
Evaluation:
NPIN provides an excellent source of information for parents,
teachers, and guidance counselors. The "Short Items for Parents" are well
worth reading. There are 11 topics with approximately 110 files of
easy-to-read articles on parenting and child development. Counselors could
use all of these articles in discussion groups held as part of parenting
courses. Parents and teachers would benefit from the information presented
with regard to skills and strategies one can use to help children through
different stages of child development (such as toilet training) and
through different situations in life (such as death of a loved one). The
"Eric Digests" provide in-depth information for counselors.
Some of the features of NPIN are not fully accessible yet, but
this site already has the potential to be a very valuable resource for
anyone living with, or working with children.
YELLOW DREAM MACHINE
From: Robert Schoenfeld <roberts@LIII.COM>
Just found another good mailing list for disability It is called
the Yellow Dream Machine majordomo@bga.com
TANDEM BIKES
From: Ann Parsons <akpgsh@rit.edu>
This address is for a distributor of tandems rather than a
manufacturer. He does not make the tandems, but he sells them. He has a
world wide business, and he would probably be able to help you more
readily than any of the manufacturers above. Monica says that he also
deals in used tandems, which may be a good investment. They also have an
e-mail address, so you can contact them cheaply, rather than spending well
earned drachma () on phone calls. Hope that this has been helpful. When
you contact the person below, tell them that Monica Guenther sent you.
All the bicyclists here in Rochester, NY swear by this distributor.
Tandems Limited <zu02754@uabdpo.dpo.uab.edu>
2220 Vanessa Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35242-4430 205-991-5519
Ibis Cycles
PO. Box 275
Sebastopol, CA 95473 707-829-5615
Bilenky Cycle Works
5319 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120 215-329-4744
Santana Cycles Inc.
Box 206
LaVerne, CA 91750 909-596-7570
From: Marnie Eastman <marnie_eastman@sunny.wimsey.com>
Haverich Ortho-Sport Inc
67 Emerald Street, Suite 385
Keene NH 03431 603-358-03438 fax: 603-358-0453
WHAT (IF ANYTHING) IS BEING DONE?
* Ralph Castain <rhc@lanl.gov> 505-667-3283 Fax: 505-665-4657
* Lee Morrison <ljmorrison@lanl.gov> 505-665-2419 Fax: 505-665-4657
From: J. Thomas Andrew <jtandrew@aol.com>
The Upper Limb Society is comprised of about 60 practitioners in North
America
plus a few interested engineers, manufacturers, etc. We have a couple of
projects in the works that will hopefully produce some helpful information.
1-- A more or less definitive protocol for the Rx and usage of the
various types of components available in Upper Limb pros. For example,
how does a physician, or prosthetist know whether to prescribe a Utah Arm
over a Boston Arm over a Hosmer "Hush" elbow over a simple body-powered
system? Essentially, the best description of what we want to do is
develop an expert system for Upper Limb Prosthetics.
2-- Study is being made in regard to establishing a full time
on-line presence for the Societies of AAOP. We are looking at something
on AOL, CIS or one of the other national services or a private BBS
dedicated exclusively to our group and interested other parties. In fact,
one of our subscribers, Al Pike is also a member of the task force
investigating this area. We would be interested in other list subscribers
ideas.
3-- Have there been studies?? Yes, Diane Atkins, OTR, director of
OT at the Texas Institute of Rehabilitation Research (TIRR)received a
three year grant from NIH to produce a survey that was to study amputee
needs and desires, usage, etc. She has given preliminary reports at last
year's national meetings. I believe this is her last year and the final
report is due or is done. She can be reached at 713-797-5989 (vox) at
TIRR.
4-- Off all the amputation levels, upper limb is the least
frequent and the higher the level the less frequent. Thus there are very
few individuals to make sufficient "noise" to attract the $ required for
appropriate research. Unfortunately, much of the development in the field
is done by interested individual practitioners, patients and
manufacturers. None of these groups have a large R&D budget to design and
test designs. It remains a pet peeve of mine that in many cases, the
prosthetist and patient (and insurance company) end up doing the field
trials for new materials and devices! I wrote an article about this very
topic last year (march, 1994) in the O & P Almanac.
Since the ADA has come about, there has been substantially more
government funding for rehabilitation research through NIH and through
SBIR's (small business research grants). The SBIR's are relatively easier
to get than the NIH, but both have resulted in new projects in above knee
prosthetics, prosthetic sensation, cosmetic design, amputee needs and
desires, etc.
At last years national Academy meeting, there was a small army of
interested engineer types from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Los Alamos
has been a major "hydrant" in the US Government money pipeline for many
years. Now that they don't have too much military stuff to do they have
established what they call the "Advanced Prosthetics Project". Los Alamos
wants ideas to work on. Maybe a more durable, waterproof leg is a good
first start to prove their abilities.
MOTORHOMES
* Craftsmen Mobility Systems
* 570 Hance Rd
* Binghamton, NY 13903 (607) 669-4530 Fx (607) 669-4595
From: teganz@aol.com (TEganZ)
I run a vehicle modification shop for disabled drivers and riders
in upstate NY, and also edit a resource directory for other vehicle
modifiers across the US and Canada. We also build certain types of
accessible RV' at our shop. I searched my database, and came up with the
following:
* Custom Star Ship 1-317-579-3243
* Joytech, Inc. 1-909-369-5889
CONFERENCE ON FERTILITY & SPINAL CORD INJURY
* At Bronx DVAMC, 15 May'95
* Nancy Montanez 718-584-9000 x 5390 by 28 Apr
From: Angela Wu <epvalibrary@delphi.com>
The Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association (EPVA) is sponsoring a
conference on the affects of spinal cord injury (SCI) on fertility and
reproduction at the Bronx Department of VAMC (NYC), 130 West Kingsbridge
Road on Monday, May 15, from 8am to 4pm Registration, program materials
and lunch are provided free of charge.
The conference features a series of presentations by medical and
health care professionals and will cover evaluation and treatment of
infertility in the SCI patient. Physicians, nurses and other healthcare
professionals involved in the care of the SCI patient are welcome to
attend this seminar.
From: Karen Milchus <jim.breene@arch.gatech.edu>
You can contact the IBM Special Needs Systems Information Center
in Boca Raton, Florida at: (800) 426-4832 (V) or (800) 426-4833 (TDD). To
order the IBM AccessDOS V1.1 software package, call: (800) 426-7282.
AccessDOS is a free series of TSR programs that assist people who have
keyboarding disabilities.
PARENT MATCHING AND/OR SUPPORT GROUPS
from Linda Rowley
* Mothers United for Moral Support (MUMS)
* 150 Custer Court,
* Green Bay, WI 54301 (414) 336-5333 fax 414-339-0995
This an international parent matching service. It matches by
child's condition, or by procedures, (i.e.; bladder augmentation,
rhizotomy, etc.)
National Information Clearinghouse for Infants with Disabilities
and Life- Threatening Conditions (NIC) serves family members, health care
providers, and social service professionals...I call it all the time for
out-of-state information even though my son is almost ten. Besides
information on the TEFRA program, you can also get information about
Parent support and training, community services and resources, early
intervention resources, financial assistance resources, protection and
advocacy resources, child protective services, special needs adoption, and
other disability related information.
NIC also publishes fact sheets and bibliographies. Call for a
publications list. NIC is a joint program of the Center for Developmental
Disabilities and the Association for the Care of Children's Health (ACCH)
They can be reached at 1- 800-922-9234, x 201, voice and TTY, Mon-Fri 9am
- 5pm ET.
from Pat Hackett-Waters on CSHCN
* Kathleen Judd, Project Director <udd103w@wonder.em.cdc.gov>
* NPPIS
* PO Box 907
* Blue Ridge, GA 30513 800-651-1151 706-632-8822 FAX 706-632-8830
National Parent to Parent Support & Information Systems, Inc.
(NPPSIS) has been established to nationally link families whose children
have special health care needs or rare disorders. Parents looking for a
match or are willing to network with other families nationally.
MORE DISABILITY RELATED RESOURCES
Do-It Disability Resource List
From: deamar@u.washington.edu (Dean Martineau)
* Internet Guide for Communication Disorders and Sciences
Version 3 of the Internet Guide, Net Connections for Communication
Disorders and Sciences, is now available from the University of Michigan
Clearinghouse. URL: gopher://una.hh.lib.umich.edu following the path
/inetdirrsstacks/kuster. It contains many changes from version 2.2 - 24
listserv changes or additions, 5 new newsgroups, 4 new e-journals, 16 new
gopher sites, 5 new telnet resources, and 53 new web sites. All together
there are references to about 300 different resources on the Internet
which may be of interest to professional and students in the fields of
speech-language pathology, audiology, speech science, persons with
communication disabilities or differences and their support persons.
from Trudy Gable on the Down's List
* LINCS-BBS 408/727-7227 N81, to 14,400 baud, 3 lines.
* ftp.netcom.com login: anonymous passw: your e-mail address
* http://www.portal.com/~cbntmkr/php.html
LINCS is a free public service that provides a searchable on-line
human services resource directory with a focus on the needs of children;
condition & disability files and shareware; and much more. Internet mail
and UseNet is available.
Parents of Gifted/LD Children, Inc.
* 2420 Eccleston Street
* Silver Spring, MD 20902 (301) 986-1422
This is a nationwide non-profit organization that supports
parents, students, and educators as well as spreads information to
increase awareness of GT/LD individuals. Membership is $25 per year, which
includes a monthly newsletter ($30 with information packet). For an
addition $55, members can receive a cassette tape of each meeting that is
mailed monthly.
Team Of Advocates For Special Kids (T.A.S.K.)
* 18685 Santa Ynez
* Fountain Valley , Calif. 92708 (714) 962-6332
TASK specializes in knowing the ins and outs of how to get needed
services for special ed kids.
Information Technology & Disabilities Journal
* sub itd-jnl listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu
ITD-TOC is a new, quarterly journal devoted to all aspects of
computer use by persons with disabilities. It is intended to fill a void
in professional literature by bringing together articles by educators (K
through college), librarians, human resources and rehabilitation
professionals, as well as campus computing and other professionals
concerned with the effective use of technology by people with all kinds of
disabilities. You can subscribe to the table of contents and abstracts by
substituting the following message "sub itd-toc <put your name here>". The
entire journal is also published on the gopher at St. Johns University.
FTP & WWW SITES
Attention Deficit Disorders
* ftp.mcs.com/mcsnet.users/falcon/add
* ftp.mcs.com/mcsnet.users/falcon/addult.news/ (ADDult News On-line)
* ftp.netcom.com/pub/lds/add/
* http://www.seas.upenn.edu/~mengwong/add/
Autism
* ftp on syr.edu as information/faqs/autism.faq and which is
Developmental Delays
* http://wonder.mit.edu/our-kids.html
DYSLEXIA
* http://www.futurenet.co.uk/charity/ado/index.html
The Dyslexia 2000 NetWork
Adult Dyslexia Organisation <adorg@ibm.net>
336 Brixton Road
London, UK. SW9 7AA +44 (0171) 924 9559 Fx +44: (0171) 274 7840
Avko Educational Research Foundation (for Dyslexia)
3084 W Willard Rd.
Clio, MI 48420 810-686-9283
The Arc's home page is at:
* http://fohnix.metronet.com/~thearc/welcome.html
Parents Helping Parents
* http://www.portal.com/~cbntmkr/php.html
5th World Smart Drug
* http://www.euro.net/5thworld/smart.html#better
Polio Survivors Page
* http://www.eskimo.com/~dempt/polio.html
DOWNS SYNDROME
* http://www.nas.com/downsyn
* National Down Syndrome Congress 800-232-NDSC
* National Down Syndrome Society 800-221-4602
From: Tracey Finch <fincht@henson.cc.wwu.edu>
The prototype of the Down Syndrome WWW page has been started.
There is currently only one working link to The Arc's home page. I have
not yet had time to convert any articles that I have received, but that
shouldn't be far off.
Movie Theatre Access Subcommittee
* Creative Access
* 2014 Fitzwater Street,
* Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-735-5851 TTY/Voice; 215-735-6564 Fax
The MTAC has been established as the fourth subcommittee of the
NADTC (National Assc of the Deaf Technical Committee) with representatives
from SHHH and other organizations, to be chaired by Carol Finkle. She is
the president of Creative Access which is "an organization created to
assure visibility, opportunity, and inclusion of Deaf people in arts and
culture."
TransNet Worldwide
From: ACCESS Foundation <danyaon@savvy.com>
ANNOUNCEMENT: The TransNet Worldwide project is a closed list of
professionals, agencies, organizations, commercial entities, consultants,
ILC's, advocacy groups, etc.. who are actively involved with mass transit,
planning and design of transportation and transport services for mobility
impaired riders, wheelchair users and others who need the modified use of
public accommodation. It is NOT an open discussion list. Membership is
by subscription. For a short profile of the group, its objectives and
application procedures, send a request for file TN- Membership to:
TransNet Project <danyaon@savvy.com>
FUTURES PLANNING RESOURCES
Estate Planning for Persons with Disabilities (EPPD)
955 W. Center Ave., Suite 12
PO Box 808
Manteca, CA 95336 (800) 448-1071 (209) 239-7558
Planning for the Future, Living in the Present.
Advocacy and Protective Services, Inc.,
3200 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43221 (614) 487-3800.
Future Planning Resources - Public Inquiries
The Arc-National Headquarters
500 E. Border St., S-300
Arlington, TX 7601 (817) 261-6003 (817) 277-0553 TDD
McGill Action Planning System
The Centre for Integrated Education and Community,
24 Thome Crescent,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
A Mother's Heart Connection <momsheart@aol.com>
PO. Box 773
Amherst MA 01004-0773
We offer personal growth workshops for moms, professional
workshops for professionals and other practitioners working with families,
and we are also working on a self help book.
from Phyl Levine, Ph.D. <phylbean@u.washington.edu>
* Center for Disability Policy and Research
* University of Washington
* Seattle, WA USA 543-4011
This happens to be a wonderful program for fathers of children
with disabilities and health care needs, and for siblings as well in
Seattle, WA.
MAKING MONEY MORE ACCESSIBLE
On Thu, 23 Mar 1995, Kelly Ford wrote:
> Having never felt it, I can't say for certain. Perhaps someone from a
> country where this type of money exists can comment. I know from the
> On Thu, 23 Mar 1995 banksc@uwstout.edu wrote:
> > Is this embossed edge something that is really a noticeable raised edge
or > > something like that? I think about people who may be losing their sight
due > > diabetes or multiple sclerosis who also may lose some of the feeling in
their > > hands due to the nature of the condition itself. It probably would
make it > > harder to counterfeit too, wouldn't it?
From: ACCESS Foundation <danyaon@savvy.com>
The currency mentioned as being "tactile accessible" is indeed
paper currency which has Brailled dots in the corners. It is necessary to
have the ability to feel the dots, so people with diabetes, etc.. who may
have sensory touch problems as well as blindness and reduced vision still
have some degree of difficulty in reading the notes. However, in most
other European currencies, the actual physical dimensions, as well as the
overall colours of the paper currency is also vastly different between the
bills in THAT country, and all other European countries.
NONE of these measures eliminates counterfeiting, however.
This past summer the cable stations (Discovery or A&E -- I forget
which) ran an excellent programme about US currency and what
"alternatives" the Treasury has been contemplating for decades. (Sounds
reasonable -- decades!) Amongst some of the proposed solutions are
suggestions about making currency accessible. The treasury did have an
"answer/FAQ" type pamphlet about "blind and telling denominations". I've
not seen it in years -- literally.
On an added note: last week the annual winners of the
Westinghouse "Young Scientists" awards were granted. Here on LI, a young
girl invented a "scanner wallet" which will read every bill and announce
the value via voice chip. It is expected to be on the market within the
next few months, and is supposedly going to be available for about
$25-$35.
What I don't really understand is how this 11th grader can build a
prototype, wallet-sized scanner out of spare parts which will be
affordable in two months -- when the high-priced manufactures are saying
it will cost in the hundreds. Maybe the big boys should pay attention to
solutions. This young lady did it "just to help her brother". It only
took her one term, in her spare time.
PS: It's a nice looking wallet, too. It should sell very well!
A bit too thick for men's pockets, but about the same size as the one my
wife always uses. :)
Good Results With Strange Procedures?? From: <x011@lehigh.edu>
* One can have cerebral damaged individual practice walking backwards
which results in helping them to walk forward.
* Stutterers who wear ear plugs don't stutter.
* Blue sun glasses help children learn to read.
All of these strange events may have something in common. They
support correlational opponent-processing theory. If you would like a
copy, it is about 78K or 30 pages long, e-mail your request to me.
What I want are other strange results that support or contradict
the model.
MARKETING A DISABILITY SYSTEM
* Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (804) 662-9993
* I&R System: (804) 662-9271 [800-238-7955], 9600, 8N1, VT100
* EEBBS: (804) 662-9477, 2400, ANSI
* Internet: csc8mls@cabell.vcu.edu
From: csc8mls@cabell.vcu.edu (Michael L. Snapp)
The Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is a federally
funded project that is administered by the Virginia Department of
Rehabilitative Services. VATS operates a statewide, nationally accessible
Information & Referral System on-line database and bulletin board system.
The I&R on-line database contains information on over 17,000
assistive technology products and 738 Virginia services for people with
disabilities. The product information resource is taken from
NARIC/ABLEDATA. There are four basic ways to access the system: an 800
toll-free modem number (800-238-7955), an 800 toll-free voice number
(800-435-8490), walk-in to our Richmond office, and through contacting one
of our four regional sites.
The System has been on-line since May, 1992. Currently, we are
developing a proposal for marketing the system to reach people with
disabilities, especially those who have the capability of dialing into the
on-line database.
If you are experienced with either information systems or the
marketing of such systems, we would like your feedback to add to the
proposal. Your input would be documented in the final report. If you
simply have an idea or suggestions, or would like to dial in and try the
system, please contact us!
National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA)
From: jwebster@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Jerry Webster)
The National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) is the first and largest
consumer organization of deaf or hard of hearing people of color
established in the United States. NBDA was founded in 1982 by Black deaf
leaders who were concerned that deaf or hard of hearing African-Americans
were not adequately represented in leadership and policy decision-making
activities affecting their lives.
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disc issue makes file storage, retrieval and data searches easier and
quicker.
More than 20 megabytes of data is distributed annually.
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From: JILL.MCMAHON@um.cc.umich.edu
To: mwarner@cyberspace.org
Subject: E-Clips Issue 25
From: ACCESS Foundation <danyaon@savvy.com>
To: Multiple recipients of list E-CLIPS <E-CLIPS@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Issue 25 01 Apr'95
E-CLIPS On-Line Newslettre for
Persons with Disabilities, Family & Friends
E-Clips are weekly files of compiled and compressed excerpts from
information be have encountered on the InterNet, through print
publications, in databases and frequently original pieces sent to us by
readers and users. E-Clips deal with all aspects of disabilities,
handicappes and access on a worldwide basis. We are always interested in
what you, your families, friends, colleagues and support group or
organization are doing.
To submit your information, please send your message to: E-Clips
<listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>. All back issues are available on floppy
discs (DOS/Win $5 s/h) for reference, reprinting or posting to your own
system or board.
NEW SERVICES - Modification of [+] Files! Access
* The associated indicia [+] tells the reader more information,
resources and related materials are available from the ACCESS
Foundation DDB's (Distributed DataBases), or from the E-Clips on-line
ListServ (free searches and downloads). ACCESS Members have free
access to all Foundation files via e-mail request(s).
INTERNATIONAL PEER COUNSELING TRAINING SEMINAR
* German Research & Training Institute on Self-Determined Living
* European NetWork of Peer Counselors
* Disabled Peoples/ International European Union Committee
From: Ottmar Miles-Paul <miles-paul@asco.nev.sub.de>
Peer Counseling for Self-Determined Living
16- 18 June in Erlangen, Germany
with Bill & Vickie Bruckner
* Peer counseling is a central tool for the movement for self-
determined living for disabled people, and this seminar will introduce the
basic principles of peer counseling in a practical way as well as offer an
opportunity to exchange information with disability activists from
different countries. Participants will learn about and practice the basic
skills of peer counseling and will hear about the history and role of peer
counseling in the movement for self-determined living, and will also
discuss actively the role of peer counseling in their own countries.
* Peer counseling is the use of listening and problem-solving skills
to assist people who share a common life experience. The basic premise
of peer counseling is that most people are capable of solving their own
problems in daily living if they are given the opportunity to do so.
* Peer counseling is often cited as one of the most effective tools
for organizing the development of disabled leadership and of the
disability rights movement. With more and more peer counseling
programs and Centers for Independent or Self-Determined Living
starting up, it is essential that we work together, that we share our
experience, talk about our standards and develop a common strategy to
strengthen this approach in disability work.
* The number of participants is limited to 15 persons. We
recommend that you apply as soon as possible. The final date for
enrollment is 15 May'95. This seminar is for disabled people only.
Please indicate your disability and any disability-specific
accommodations ("special needs") you require on the application form.
Please also indicate whether you plan to bring a personal assistant
along. Application to:
* Lynne Miles-Paul
* Werner-Hilpert-Str. 8
* D 34117 Kassel Germany + 49 561/713387 fax: + 49 561/713132
REQUEST IBM MOUSE EMULATOR FOR WINDOWS
Please respond to <C.Christensen@mailbox.uq.oz.au>
> We have a student on campus who has very limited movement following a car
> accident. Basically he can move his right hand a little. He wants to know
> if there is a mouse emulator for the IBM that can be used with windows.
> Apparently the number pad on a Mac can be used for the purposes he wants
> but he hasn't been able to locate anything for [IBM].
> Dr. Carol Christensen
> Graduate School of Education
> University of Queensland
> Queensland, Australia 4072
From: Denis Anson <denis@u.washington.edu>
* Microsoft provides a utility called the Access Pack for Windows
which will provide basic accessibility features for Windows, including
Mouse Keys and Sticky Keys, which will allow [users] to type capital
letters more easily. Access Pack is shareware, and can be
downloaded from Microsoft On-line at (206) 939-6735, or ordered from
Microsoft Sales at (800) 426-9400. Be aware that, though there are
separate drivers for the mouse and keyboard portions of the package,
you have to use them in conjunction, or the program wont work.
* Computer Access Specialist, University of Washington
From: Jerry Costley <avatar@utw.com>
Avatar, Inc.
4042 Pacific Avenue
Riverdale, Utah 84405 (801) 392-7485 Fax (801) 392-1346
* Each state is eligible to receive Ryan White funds with which
they can provide a minimum level of services. In order to qualify, they
have to have established a consortium of care. Try contacting any
state AIDS Foundation or your local state health department to see if
they know who you should contact locally to obtain Ryan White or Title
II or Title III funds.
RESOURCES
HomeCare (Medical Equipment)
Miramar Publishing Co
6133 Bristol Pkwy
PO Box 3640
Culver City CA 90231-3640 800.543.4116
Case Management Resource Guide
Ctr for Consumer HealthCare Information
PO Box 16067
Irvine CA 92713 800.627.2244
Easter Seals - First Canadian Charity On The Internet
http://www.cyberplex.com/CyberPlex/EasterSeals.html
From: dlenard@lear.sinclair.edu
Developmental Disabilities - DD Connection BBS (817) 277-6989.
The Onondaga County Public Library (Syracuse, NY)
Bruce Daniels, Director of OCPL
OCPL System
The Galleries, South Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13202.
From: The Roving Reporter <11tshellabar@gallua.gallaudet.edu>
TRIPOD
2901 N. Keystone Street
Burbank, CA 91504 818-972-2080/T&V 818-972-2090/FAX
800-352-8888/TTY & V outside CA
From: Joy Tilton <joy@crl.com>
IRTI (4-track portable recorder)
1411 West El Camino Real
Mountainview, Ca. 94040 800-322-4784 415-961-3161.
From: Ruth Holder <holder@apt.org>
* http://apt.org/apt.html
* gopher://apt.org:1600
* ftp://apt.org/pub/Alliance_for_Public_Technology_APT
Alliance for Public Technology (APT)
901 15th St. NW #230
Washington, DC 20005 202/408-1403 202/408-1134 (fax)
DOUBLE BICYCLES - Tandems
On 20 Mar 1995, Nektarios Mallas <sv2bxo@ham.hyper.gr> wrote:
> Here at the Association for the blind of north Greece, we are looking
> for info about double bicycles.
> I mean these bicycles that are capable for 2 persons together to
> cycling. I don't know the exact word that my English is pure.
> We are looking for companies preferably in Europe but any other info
> will be useful.
Bill McQueen in Toronto
> There is a similar cycling association as yours here in Toronto, Ontario,
> Canada. I don't know if they are on-line anywhere, but if you will send me
> your snail mail address, I'll give it to my friend who is a member.
To: William McQueen <wmcqueen@oise.on.ca>
* ACCESS has done a number of "Tandem Bike Tours" in France
and England for blind and visually impaired and their companions. An
earlier message referred to the "man in front" design of the tandem
bikes. It's true, the guiding is done from the front, but the actual leg
force in peddling is greater on the rear rider. On all of the European
tours, we never had a problem with fatigue or over-stress for any
riders. Some distances were up to 100km a day.
* ACCESS Foundation <danyaon@savvy.com>
NATURAL MEDICINE ON THE INTERNET - [+] AmrTa.Doc
* http://www.teleport.com:80/~amrta
From: mitch@teleport.com (Mitch Stargrove)
Natural Medicine, Complementary
Health Care & Alternative Therapies
* AMR'TA, a pioneering organization that two years ago released
the most comprehensive data-base software package available in the
natural medicine field, has just opened three new health information
services on the InterNet.
* The medical research and teaching organization now offers two
home pages on the World Wide Web providing a broad array of
information on natural medicine for both general and professional
audiences. In addition, a new mailing list opens a fresh forum for
discussion among health professionals.
NEW LIST - Hearing Impaired
From: Roselle_Weiner <r_weiner@sacam.oren.ortn.edu>
* There is a spanking brand new list for Teachers of the deaf and
h-o-h that was started last week. You may subscribe by sending
ListServ commands to:
* EDUDEAF listerv@ukcc.uky.edu
VETERAN & VET ASSC RESOURCES
AMVETS Service Office
Federal Building
1520 Market Street Room 4615-A
St. Louis MO 63103 314/539-3922
Maryland Disability Law Center
2510 St. Paul Street
Baltimore MD 21218 410/235-4700 800/233-7201
Dvorak Keyboard Converters Remap
From: Karen Milchus <jim.breene@arch.gatech.edu>
Typewriting Institute for the Handicapped
3102 W. Augusta Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051 (602) 939-5344
Request For Speakers - Self-Advocacy
From: Deb Griffin <deb.griffin@chowda.com>
* I work for a non-profit agency in RI which is committed to
supporting people who have developmental disabilities as they learn to
advocate for themselves. We are strong supporters of self-advocacy.
I am presently working to support a statewide coalition and am sending
this request for speakers who can help conduct training and education
sessions for this group. [Topics list available].
* We are looking for speakers able to present to an audience of
adults who have a developmental disability (including cognitive
disabilities). We would especially like to find speakers who happen to
have a disability themselves. Funding is limited.
American Foundation for the Blind
* gopher.afb.org 5005
From: "Information Center (AFB)" <afbinfo@afb.org>
* The American Foundation for the Blind would like to invite you
to visit our new gopher at gopher.afb.org 5005. This gopher was
developed with funds from the MCI Foundation and was designed to
provide a wide range of information services to people who are blind or
visually impaired, to their families, friends, parents and teachers, to
students and professionals who work with blind or visually impaired
people, and to the general public.
* AFB Information Center
* 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
* New York, NY 10001
New Netscape Beta Supports Alt. Text
* www.mcom.com
From: "Gregg C. Vanderheiden" <gcvander@facstaff.wisc.edu>
* The new beta release of Netscape (1.1b1) (the world wide web
browser) now supports ALT IMAGE TEXT. This is good news for both
Lynx users and Netscape users (all users including those who use
screen reader and those who do not) The new NetScape browser is
available from NetScape free of charge to individuals and universities.
(Companies must pay)
* Now that a major graphic browser supports ALT TEXT we will
be seeing even more use of ALT TEXT descriptions for graphics on the
NetWork ( on WWW pages). For people who are not using screen
readers... it allows much faster access to web pages.. much much
much much faster if you are over a modem For people using screen
readers, it means access to information that was often lost if presented
(only) in the graphic. It also means less wondering what the graphic
was even if it was no important information (e.g. how do you know it
isn't important).
New Spry Mosaic & Internet-on-a-disk
* http://netcenter.com
From: lite@ix.netcom.com (Mike Mathiesen)
* The new Spry Mosaic is simply the fastest and the best of all
commercial or shareware Mosaic Browsers. Plus it comes complete
with a new highly reliable Internet Account available anywhere in the
world with a local phone number. One command sets it all up, creates
the Internet Account and delivers the New Air Mosaic, and then takes
you to the INTERACTIVE YELLOW PAGES, so that you can find
everything else important on the Net. To download the file, just point
your URL to the NetCenter, above.
TELEPHONY - And More!
From: Dana Mulvany <dmulvany@sparta.sjsu.edu>
* After buying a new computer a couple of weeks ago, I realized
I could attach my FM system to the computer in place of the
microphone, and attach the audio loop system to the audio input of the
computer. This way I can have a cordless telephone conversation
through my computer (speaking into my FM system instead of the
speakerphone) and hear everything through the audio loop system.
(People who don't have hearing aids with telecoil switches would have
to get an auxiliary aid in order to pick up the audio loop system, but I
can just switch on my t-switch.)
* I use the audio loop system (made by Oticon) to listen to CDs
as well as the TV. (I can turn on the CD player without turning on the
speaker and listen to CDs while other people sleep in silence.)
* I can also use the computer to set up mailboxes, and I've
recorded a TTY message on it along with the voice message. I've got
the capability to receive TTY/voice/fax messages on the same line. (I'd
just hold the TTY up to the speaker in order to read any TTY messages
left for me.)
* I'm supposed to be able to retrieve addresses and phone
numbers over the phone line, but this would be delivered via
computerized speech. Now if I could only get this done in TTY code...!
(Any geniuses out there who can figure out how to substitute a speech-
synthesizer program with a program translating text into BAUDOT??!)
(My apologies to anybody suffering from jealousy. :-( )
From: Cynthia D. Waddell <cwaddell@scuacc.scu.edu>
* As part of my preparation for taking the CA Bar, I needed to
listen to tapes. I discovered that my neck loop (or teleloop) fit into the
portable walkman headphone jack and voila! I could hear the tapes
clearly with my T switch on. I used a Telex neck loop and don't know if
all neck loops would be compatible.
Speaker Wanted For Journalism Conference
From: "George W. Kerscher" <cbfb_gwk@selway.umt.edu>
* The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication is holding a conference in Washington DC. Aug 8-15.
This is primarily College Journalism Professors. One of the sessions is
a panel discussion of issues related to persons with disabilities. Susan
Brummel from GSA is already on the panel. I'm sure she will do a fine
job of explaining how students with disabilities can use technology to
participate in classes.
* Jeff John is pulling together the panel and would like to have
somebody discuss the issue of making the college newspapers
accessible. He does not have funding to pay speakers. So, if you're
going to be in DC. on Aug. 9 from 1:00 to 3:30 and want to present
your views on how to make the newspapers accessible, contact:
* Jeff John <jjohn@desire.wright.edu> 513/848-7108 513/873-2030
Making Money & Data Accessible
* http://www.turnpike.net/metro/kford/index.html.
From: Kelly Ford <kford@cts.com>
* You make an excellent point about the amount of computer
literacy required. Now days, the average sighted person can sit down
at a computer and just start clicking around and figure out what they
want. There's no way someone who's blind can sit back and get into
computing in the same fashion. It often requires a lot of education.
* What I do find disturbing is the new services that are coming
out that are graphical and that I can't use. CompuServe and Fujitsu for
example are launching a chat service that is going to be totally
graphical. My efforts to talk to the developers about it are going no
place. It takes weeks at a time to get a simple response that they
never thought of trying it with software used by people who are blind...
From: Glen Ashlock <gha@mailgw2.pmr.med.umich.edu>
Assistive Technology
The Official Journal of RESNA 202-857-1199
has more of a research focus
Augmentative and Alternative Communication 416-522-7017
focus on AAC issues including, but not limited to, technology
From: Julia Sweeneynrown <jsweeney@unm.edu>
Team Rehab Report
Miramar Communications, Inc.
23815 Stuart Ranch Rd.,
Malibu, CA 90265 (310)317-4522 800-543-4166
From: Paul.Fontaine@gsa.gov
Sheila Conlon Mentkowski
California Assistive Technology System
CA Department of Rehabilitation
830 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 327-3967 Fax (916) 323-0914
INTERNET: doroa.smentkow@hw1.cahwnet.gov
Center for Information Technology Accommodation
State Tech Act Programs: WWW.GSA.GOV/coca/
We Need a National On-Line Data Bank For TBI
From: Colleen Jason <Crjonl@aol.com>
* On Aug 13, 1994 we were thrown into a world we knew
absolutely nothing about. Our son was shot in the head, at close range,
with a .45 caliber pistol. He was not expected to live or recover. It's
been a long hard road for the entire family. The information for such a
wound is scattered to the four winds, and has not been especially easy
to secure. With the help of The National Head Injury Foundation, we
have linked with information sources we never knew existed. This
News Group for example is one of the many avenues available.
* We are working hard to help ourselves as well as others, by
gathering as much information as possible. The future is our best
hope, better communications is a big plus. The faster the information
gets to those who need it the better.
* As Health care facilities join the net, it will be that much easier
to distribute the newest in treatment techniques to professionals, and
patients, and their families.
* Well I could go on and on but I really have to get back to work
searching for info..... We need a national on-line data bank for TBI.
Medical DataBase Searching Using Grateful Med
* subscribe gfulmed listserv@vm1.nodak.edu
* post message to gfulmed@vm1.nodak.edu
From: "Kevin J. Sinclair" <kjs@computer.com>
* The Grateful Med software allows the PC user to search
medical databases, over a modem or Internet type of connection. Our
Grateful Med list will help people use their searching software.
* The databases have the same medical articles that doctors
use. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) maintains various
databases, including MedLine. NLM system as a whole is called
Medlars, which is run by the National Institutes of Health/Public Health
Service. If you have never used Grateful Med or MedLine, be aware
that there is an hourly charge. However, most searches take only a
few minutes, so the charges are reasonably low.
Revised Member Address
From: Arnold Brownstein <arnb@globalone.net>
* Empire State Security (Products) < arnb@globalone.net >
* Contacts: 518-477-9864 Fax: 518-477-6923 Sound & Security Devices
* Personal Security - Pepper / CS Spray (many options)
* CCTV, Alarm Products, smoke & gas detectors
* Door Access, Intercom, Card Readers, Batteries
* Assistive Listening Devices for the hearing impaired
* Close-outs occasionally available. Send your address
Talking Chess Games
* oak.oakland.edu //simtel/msdos/gnuish
From: "Jude Dashiell" <dashiell@nadc.nadc.navy.mil>
The Free Software Foundation puts out a talking chess game I think
it's up to version 4 by now. The last file I have on it is gnu32.lzh.
America's Job Bank
* telnet ajb.dni.us or 204.168.15.2
From: Peter Scott <scottp@solar.sky.net>
* The America's Job Bank computerized network links 2,000
state Employment Service offices. It provides job seekers with the
largest pool of active job opportunities available anywhere. For
employers it provides rapid, national exposure for job openings. The
actual number of jobs depends on the size of the local labor market.
However, the "nationwide" listings in America's Job Bank contain
information on appoximately 100,000 jobs.
* Most of the jobs listed on America's Job Bank are full-time
listings and the majority are in the private sector. Appoximately five
percent of the job listings are in government. The job openings come
from all over the country and represent all types of work, from
professions and technical to blue collar, from management to clerical
and sales.
* There is no charge either to employers that list their job
vacancies or to job seekers who utilize America's Job Bank to locate
employment.
NEW DDB's - Distributed DataBases (Apr'95)
* Home Modification Resources
* Adaptive Transportation Services - Listings
* Home Medical Suppliers & Resources
* Home HealthCare & Respiration Therapies
* Hong Kong - Accessible & Friendly
* New Orleans - Independent & Group Travel Resources
* Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland Access Report
* National & International Independent Living Centres
* ACCESS Foundation maintains contacts with commercial and
nonprofit groups around the world. From time to time, they make
sections of their databases available to us for distribution via modem,
floppy disc, print and other methods. We currently have about 500
databases on-hand for use by Members and nonMembers. Most are
already formatted for easy upload to your own data management
software (dBase, Access, Paradox, FoxBase, etc..)
* DDB's to Members are distributed at production cost ($3-$5)
* DDB's to nonMembers available on floppy or print ($15-$65)
* Membership in the ACCESS Foundation is a one-time donation
($45), which includes your own copy of a) the Co-Net CD-Rom DDB
from Trace, or; b) any five (5) ACCESS Foundation Independent DDB's
from the member organizations.
* For details: [+] DDB-Memb.Doc
Advice Needed On Teaching (Better)
From: Robert Ambrose <ambroser@aspen.uml.edu>
Enabling Support Foundation, Inc.
934 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742 508-369-5593
* We have just setup an adaptive computer laboratory/classroom
at the Minuteman ARC facility in Concord Massachusetts with 6 IBM's
and one Mac. It's function will be to provide individuals with a broad
spectrum of disabilities a place in which to go where they learn how to
use computers and benefit from therapeutic software applications. We
continue to provide free computer ware, software, technical expertise,
and to act in an advisory capacity for as long as we are needed.
* Minuteman ARC has a large population of developmentally
disabled clients in a sheltered workshop there that we will be working
with. These individuals have finished their formal education and I am
afraid that the reading and writing tools that they learned in school are
atrophying for lack of use and stimulation. I have just finished a skills
evaluation of 40 clients there and 95% of them show great interest in
learning how to use a computer. I am very excited about this and look
forward to giving them expanded communications capabilities. My
nough has to do with my lack of knowledge of this population and, as a
direct result of which, I am completely unfamiliar with any software or
types of educational training that could be of benefit.
From: Michael Wehmeyer <mwehmeye@metronet.com>
* http://fohnix.metronet.com/~thearc/welcome.html
* An additional resource from The Arc is our World Wide Web
site. This site has thirty of our fact sheets on mental retardation and
related issues (employment, ADA, education, transition, community
living, etc.), recent issues of the Governmental Affairs Report,
information on federally funded projects and other initiatives in self-
determination, criminal justice, aging and mental retardation, self-
advocacy, etc., and also includes a hypertext version of our
publications catalog.
The Arc National Headquarters <arc@metronet.com>
500 East Border Street, Suite 300
Arlington, Texas 76010 (817)261-6003 voice (817)277-0553 TTY
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome www Page
* CFS-NEWS Electronic Newsletter
* http://huizen.dds.nl/~cfs-news
From: Roger Burns <cfs-news@cais.cais.com>
* Resources for doctors and patients, including medical articles,
several FAQs, an electronic medical newsletter, the CFS Newswire
service, discussion groups, and more. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
is an emerging illness whose symptoms can vary widely. In its worst
forms it can be totally disabling. CFS is also known as chronic fatigue
and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), myalgic encephalomyelitis
(M.E.), and in the past has been known as chronic Epstein-Barr virus
syndrome.
European Discussion List For The Blind
From: Daniel Franc <franc%csearn.bitnet@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>
* The list BRAILLE still exists. It was created some 2 years ago
in order to connect the visually impaired people from the Europe,
especially from the Central and Eastern Europe. It is very silent,
however, and I think it is pity. I think that the biggest lists dealing with
the problems of the visual impaired are really great, but they're too
American <smile>. Which is good in a way, but sometimes the
problems are too distant. And, the number of posts per day is too high.
* I think the conditions in Europe, especially in the Eastern
Europe, are very different from the American. How about exploring
them and solving the related problems at BRAILLE? Of course, anyone
is welcome.
* SUB BRAILLE to listserv@earn.cvut.cz
Center of Visually-Impaired-Students-Support, Charles University, Prague.
ISSN Web Pages Now Available
* http://www.well.com/www/issnic
From: issnic@well.com (ISSN International Centre)
* The ISSN International Centre (situated in Paris, France) has
the pleasure to announce that its bilingual (English/French) WEB
information pages are now available.
* The use of the ISSN is essential throughout the serials chain of
supply, from publisher (and now even from the author of every single
contribution) to the reader, through document delivery utilities,
abstracting and indexing services, subscription agents, libraries, union
catalogues, news agents., for the efficient management of research,
ordering and cataloguing.
* To date, more than 720,000 serials published in 180 countries
have been assigned an ISSN by the ISSN network (63 National
Centres). The ISSN Register is published on microfiche, CD-Rom (ISSN
Compact) and tape.
* The ISSN WEB pages give basic information about the ISSN,
ISSN assignment, the ISSN network and related subjects (ISSN based
bar-coding of serials : EAN 13, SISAC, SICI...). You will find in
particular the list of ISSN National Centres (together with their postal
and E-mail addresses) which should be contacted for any problem
related to ISSN assignment for the serials of the corresponding
countries. We take this opportunity to remind the community of ISSN
users (libraries, union catalogues, subscription agents, publishers...)
that ISSN may be assigned on request to publications which do not yet
have one. It should also be noted that ISSN are assigned to serial
publications of any physical medium (paper, microfiche, CD-Rom, on-line).
* The ISSN International Centre coordinates the network and is
responsible for the assignment of ISSN to serials published by
international organizations or by publishers situated in countries which
do not yet have an ISSN National Centre.
Centre international de l'ISSN
ISSN International Centre
20 rue Bachaumont
75002 Paris FRANCE + 33 144 88 22 20 fax : + 33 140 26 32 43
VLIN (Virginia Library & Information NetWork) WWW Home Page
* http://leo.vsla.edu/index.html
From: Elizabeth Roderick <eroderic@leo.vsla.edu>
* The Virginia Library and Information NetWork (VLIN) WWW
Home Page is now available and provides links to all Virginia WWW
servers, as well as to hundreds of library-related resources. Please
contact me if you need additional information.
The Library of Virginia
11th at Capitol Square
Richmond VA 23219 (804) 786-2975 fax (804) 225-4608
Speech-Friendly Fax Programs
From: Donald Bishop <dbishop@crl.com>
* Personal Data Systems at 408-866-1126 supposedly sells a
fax program that works with speech and is DOS based. I've seen it
recommended on a couple of boards. I believe he has a set file for it
also if you use Vocal Eyes. I've tried a couple, including the DOS based
one that came with my Intel Modem, and it was rather difficult to use without
really going to a lot of work to build a set file. Hope this helps.
On 28 Mar 1995, Royal Hargrove (layor@netcom.com) wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a speech-friendly fax program that let's
> you send and receive faxes? I just had a fax modem installed in my
> computer, and I know next to nothing about fax programs that work
> well with speech. Do fax
> programs usually have a method of converting a fax to ASCII
> text? My OCR program would allow me to scan a fax saved as an
> image file, pcx, pda etc.
On 27 Mar Keith Gladstone"<kgladstone@rnib.org.uk>
> > We have been looking at the use of Netscape as a www
> > browser for partially sighted people and see many advantages. The
> > interest is now to extend the access by using it with OUTSPOKEN.
> > Just one problem - since the cursor never resides in the text area
> > OUTSPOKEN seems to only read the menu lines of the screen.
> > Has anyone got a work round, please?
From: John Lyon <jlyon@wimsey.com>
* I have used OutSpoken with Netscape, and it works very well.
A couple of 'tweaks' make it work even better. One is to give the little
'hand' cursor that appears when the mouse is over a hypertext link a
name. I called it 'link'. Now when I am reading through a page of text, I
hear the word 'link' in a different voice whenever I am reading text that
contains a hyper link.
* You should also set up to search for underlined text. That
makes it very easy to jump to hypertext links as well.
* Another suggestion: in the 'options' and 'preferences' menu in
Netscape, you might want to remove the toolbars at the top that show
your URL, and the shortcut buttons. These show up every time you
review the page. There are keyboard shortcuts for these commands so
you don't lose much.
Building Orientation Systems
From: Georges Brun <brun@handy.univ-lyon1.fr>
* In France, we have a new system which is spreading. Each
blind people can buy a small transmitter, like a key ring (you can put it
in your pocket). When you push a key, it emit a radio signal. In certain
places -stations, dippel headlights, there are "bornes", the receiving of
the signals. When you pass by, it delivers a spoken message to help
you. It is called "the EO SYSTEM". The only problem is that there are
not enough "bornes" at many places. I hope that it can be very useful.
* Societe E.D.P.S - E.O. System
* 7 rue du Mail
* F 69OO4 Lyon FRANCE + 33 78.29.16.05 Fx + 33 72.O7.88.98
From: Judy Collins <jcollins@gc1.georcoll.on.ca>
Closing the Gap
PO Box 68
Henderson, MN 56044
* A bi-monthly journal with a yearly resource directory with
information on all the newest software, hardware, and independent
living devices which one could use to enhance their abilities. This journal
also provides current information on funding, research, and new
technologies. The subscription costs $30 per year.
On 28 Mar Tammy/Jan Hayden <jthayden@pinn.net> wrote:
> Hello everyone! Can anyone point me in the direction of some web
> site with disabled magazines? Or at least how I can see if I want to order
> one. Could someone suggest what they like to read, and why?
Open Captioned Movies
* Nancy Linke-Ellis
* TRIPOD <tripodla@aol.com>
* 2901 North Keystone
* Burbank, CA 91504 FAX 818-972-2090
From: Grace Tiessen <gtiessen@ix.netcom.com>
* I just go to the open captioned movies. And I enthusiastically
back TRIPOD and go to every movie they show. You have to get in
touch with TRIPOD directly to see what movies have been captioned
and how you get them shown in your area. TRIPOD doesn't open
caption more than twelve a year, as there is no demand for them.
FreE-TEXT: www Library Catalogs of Internet Resources
* http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/staff/morgan/alcuin/wwwed-catalogs.html
From: Hunter Monroe <hmonroe@usnet.us.net>
* Over 40 library catalogs have a WWW forms-based interface,
and some of these library catalogs include not only printed books, but
resources on the Internet. Alcuin,
(http://library.ncsu.edu/drabin/alcuin) contains the Alex Catalog of
Electronic Texts on the Internet, which points to about 1800 on-line books and
other texts. * The emergence of these catalogs means that professional
library catalogers can now create indexes of Internet resources that are
searchable by title, author, subject, etc. You can turn your library catalog
into an index of Internet resources by giving it a WWW or Z39.50 interface, and
by loading Machine Readable Catalog (MARC) records for Internet resources. For
instance, the Alex Catalog is available in MARC format at ftp://ftp.lib.ncsu
.edu/pub/stacks/alex/alex- 950224-marc.txt
CTY Writing Tutorials Web Page
* http://jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu/~ewt2
From: Ben Reynolds <ewt2@[128.220.2.5]>
* The Center for Talented Youth of The Johns Hopkins University
has created a world wide web page for its writing tutorials. The page
was created using Netscape. It links to other CTY pages and to CTY
gopher information, to EPGY at Stanford, to the Alliance for Computers
and Writing, and some others.
Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins University
3400 N. Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21218-2692
Side-By-Side Tandem
From: "Janet M. Perkins" <perky@uwyo.edu>
* WYNOT Resource Center (Wyoming's Tech Act project)
* The other day I was researching some products for an
information request, and happened to come across a side-by-side
tandem. They call it a "side-by-side adult trike", though i would call it a
tandem three-wheel bicycle :).
* "With the security of teacher [or other] seated right next to you,
learning to master the control of a large tricycle has become much
easier. Both riders, comfortably seated in extra wide padded seats
with padded supportive backs, individually adjust without need for tools.
And there's an independent pedal drive system allowing each rider to
pedal at his own speed or not at all, just sitting there freewheeling,
pedals motionless. Trike has three independent brakes: A rear coaster
brake for each person as well as common front drum brake. Heavy
duty pneumatic tires and rear basket standard. No assembly required!"
Price: $936
Flaghouse
150 No. Macquesten Parkway
Mt. Vernon NY 10550
914-699-1900 voice 914-699-2961 Fax
800-793-7900 voice 800-793-7922 Fax
Web Version Of Library-Oriented Lists And Electronic Serials
* Compiled by Ann Thornton & Steve Bonario
* University of Houston Libraries
* http://info.lib.uh.edu/liblists/home.htm
From: Ann Thornton <athornton@uh.edu>
* This document offers access to information about electronic
discussion lists, distribution lists and electronic serials which are of
interest to library professionals and staff. Included are alphabetical and
subject indexes, subscription instructions, advanced list commands, lists
with UseNet gateways, troubleshooting tips, updated and new lists, and
more. It has been designed to take advantage of the hypertext
environment to provide easy access to subscription information and
instructions.
HYPERACUSIS - When Even Your Pillow is Too Loud
> I am having a very difficult time with dealing with the sensory
> overload that has plagued me since my second head injury in 1993.
From: Christine Holmes <clholmes@freenet.columbus.oh.us>
* An article appeared in the October/November issue of "Hearing
Health" about Hyperacusis and TBI, author, Dan Malcore:
* "Hyperacusis is usually caused by a head injury or noise
trauma, and the initial onset is very traumatic...I cried every day for at
least eight months. After ears have incurred significant trauma, ear
protection is essential so that the ears have a chance to rest and
recover. However, after the recovery period, over-protection often
makes hyperacusis worse. At that time, exposure to sound at
comfortable levels often improves tolerance. Each person has different
tolerances. If you worry that a sound is too loud for your comfort, trust
your instincts. It's usually not, but if it is clearly too loud, then you must
use ear protection.
* Ear plugs are standard equipment in the pockets and purses of
all individuals with hyperacusis. The University of Maryland has
proposed a therapy that utilizes a very specific masking device. It is
based on the principle that we must keep our auditory system active by
reintroducing sound at barely audible levels for nearly six hours a day
over a year. The difficulty in this process is that our ears yearn for total
silence, and the mere thought of self-inducing noise each day, even at
barely audible levels is offensive. Those in the network who stick with
this therapy seem to realize some slight improvement. Although this is
far from a direct hit, if it can help us tolerate being with people again, it
has merit.
* Over a period of time, I have gotten better. I now live my life
normally with some clear-cut exceptions: large indoor public events are
out of the question, and I frequently wear ear protection when in loud
surrounding. I have experimented with many concept on how to
challenge my auditory system and improve sound tolerances. It is clear
that experts in the field of hearing only have theories about what has
happened to the ears of hyperacusic patients. Research is needed.
* I have five children, run my own business and the Hyperacusis
NetWork. The network is the best source of information worldwide. We
also publish a quarterly newsletter and educational materials, all of
which are free upon request. Knowing that our condition at this time is
incurable, our strength lies in each other. Worldwide, the medical
community now seeks us out to learn how to treat individuals who are
suffering with hyperacusis. We have much to accomplish in a society
which has virtually no noise control standards."
For those seeking further information, please send SASE
The Hyperacusis NetWork
444 Edgewood Drive
Green Bay, WI 54302-4873
American Tinnitus Association
PO Box 5
Portland, OR 97207
NB: Request [+] FAQ-Tinn.Doc from ACCESS Foundation/E-Clips
WinBrowse 1.5 is HERE!!
* browser to http://www.intac.com/~dversch/
* WinBrowse v1.5 <ASP> - Multiple database utility program for
Windows. Allows browsing, editing, and reporting using popular PC
database formats including dBase, FoxPro, Paradox, Access 2.0,
Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 and CSV (comma delimited). Convert data from one
format to another quickly and easily. Contains sorting and filtering
features, too! Includes full blown Windows Help System. A must have
for all serious PC database users.
National Institute Cancer International Information Center
CancerNet <cnet@icicb.nci.nih.gov>
* CancerNet (800-624-7890 or 301-496-7600) is a quick and
easy way to obtain, through electronic mail, cancer information from the
National Cancer Institute (NCI). CancerNet lets you request information
statements from the NCI's Physician Data Query (PDQ) database, fact
sheets on various cancer topics from the NCI's Office of Cancer
Communications, and citations and abstracts on selected topics from
the CANCERLIT database. Selected information is also available in
Spanish.
* The CancerNet Contents List (about 35 pgs) changes at the
beginning of each month as new information is included. CancerNet is
an automated system that reads standardized requests and then
returns the requested information via electronic mail. CancerNet cannot
respond to requests for information that is not found in the system, such
as lists of clinical trials.
Your Child's Experiences On-Line?
From: Martha M Guinan <guinan@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu>
>Have you (or they) tried using the Net and found it useful to them, or
>frustrating and too confusing? Is there some way you can envision parts
>of the Net could be made more enticing to them? Educationally, and
>recreationally.
* My son Ryan is 6 years old and we like to visit the Theodore
Tugboat page on the WWW. This links us to other children's sites. We
also visit Buena Vista Pictures to get movie clips regularly. We find the
Web to be the best interface for us as it is graphically appealing and
easy to use. (We use Netscape) It is frustrating because of the large
amount of connection refusals but I find that everywhere on the Internet.
I subscribe to the Down Syndrome list and my husband is the surfer.
He travels everywhere on the net fairly randomly.
* He likes the Web for the ease of linking. I believe the net will
be the preferred means of communication. When Ryan is older I
envision him chatting and surfing regularly. It already is a regular part
of our family life. We share anything interesting we find with Ryan -
mainly pictures because he's just starting to read. What would be
exciting is if the net could be less textual based, perhaps with spoken
instructions. Also less waiting. A tall order, but do-able. These two
things would make the net easier for many people to understand.
FREENETS - [+] FreeNets.Doc
E-Clips <e-clips@sjuvm.stjohns.edu>
* Freenets are publicly supported general access InterNet
gateway sites which are very inexpensive. If you are lucky to have one
near you, consider using (and supporting) them. For information on
updates and new FreeNet openings, or for activities in all areas, order
the above [+] file, or contact 216.247.5800
FLASH: National Car Rentals in Europe
* The Scandinavian Tourist Board has just announced a "one
rate" car hire scheme available from National InterRents in Norway,
Sweden, Finland and Denmark for the summer season '95. The new
price structure "harmonizes" previous problems associated with one-
way rules, airport service charges, insurance, drop-offs and
surcharges, etc... National in the USA has confirmed they are able to
request hand-control equipment on bookings made well in advance of
arrivals.
* Vehicles range from Opel Corsa 2-dr/4seats ($34/day) up to
Toyota 8 seat MiniVans ($170/day)! The new rates and services are
available at 270 locations throughout Scandinavia, including all
aeroports and terminals. 800.227.3876
* Scandinavian Tourist Boards (Dept Europcar 16-1)
212.983.5260 Fax
Statistics?
From President's Committee on Employment of People w/Disabilities
Deaf/Hard of Hearing 18.4 million
Blind/Visually Impaired 8.2 million
Mobility Assisted Needs 6.5 million
Total 33 million??
From Disability Rag
Average life span of a quad in an institution--18 months
Average life span of a quad living independently--15 years.
>From Hearing Instruments Magazine:
* 90% of deaf babies are born to hearing parents
* Generally, we all lose a decibel of hearing acuity per year past
the age of 35
>From SHHH and Hearing Journal
24 million people with hearing impairments:
>From Louis Harris Poll
* Congressional Committee findings during ADA testimony indicate
disabled are poorest, least educated and largest minority. Over two-
thirds of PWD's of working age are not working, including all other
demographic groups.
>From Mitchell La Plante
* 14 per cent of the people with disabilities incur about 41 per cent
of the nation's total medical costs.
>From Mouth (disability publication)
83,000 people with CP are locked in institutions
100,000 people die every year of decubiti ulcers (bedsores!)
PRODUCT - Hand Typer
* The Hand Typer is an attractive, sturdy, and lightweight typing
aid for persons with limited hand function. Worn on the ulnae side of the
hand with the arm in neutral position, this device offers a more secure
and reliable fit than products using a circumferential design. Padding
protects the dorsal surface of the hand.
* The neutral arm position reduces shoulder abduction and
internal rotation. It can be used by people with finger contractors,
which interfere with devices worn on the planar surface of the hand.
Easily adjusts for fit.
AliMed Inc.
297 High St.
Dedham, MA 02026 800/225-2610 617/329-8392 FAX
Graphing Aids -Thermostift
> Command line graphing utilities are available and could be
> combined with a tactile output. One new possibility is swell
> paper used with a heating element. Using the swell paper, a
> graph is output to a laser printer or a photocopy can be made,
> then put through the heating element. A hot pen which is
> available from Germany can also be used with this paper to
> produce free-hand raised images.
From: Patrick Burke <burke@ucla.edu>
Thermostift, the hot pen drawing system, is available from:
Verein Zur Foerderung Der Blindenbildung e.V.
Bleekstrasse 26
D-30559 Hannover GERMANY
+ (49) 511-954650 Fax: (49) 511-95465-80
General Technologies carries a Wireless Vibrating Pager which
operates by pushing a small pendant transmitter button. Range 100 feet.
($69.99). GT also has a wireless Sound Detector with Vibrating Receiver.
Put the detector near a telephone, doorbell, etc., and the noise sets off
the receiver up to 100 feet away. ($79.99).
Membership:
Become an ACCESS Foundation supporting member and receive 10-12 Megs of
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