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DO-IT and the Internet:
Disability-Related Resources
This publication lists Internet resources of potential interest
to people who have disabilities or are interested in
disability-related issues. The creation and maintenance of this
publication is partially funded by a grant from the National
Science Foundation in support of project DO-IT (Disabilities,
Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) at the
University of Washington. Resources listed include LISTSERV and
LISTPROC discussion lists, electronic newsletters, newsgroup
discussion groups, World Wide Web (WWW) homepages, and gopher
servers.
The most current copy of this resource list can be found on the
gopher server, hawking.u.washington.edu. With the dynamic
nature of the Internet, the list is always incomplete. Please
send comments, corrections, and new information to Dean
Martineau, at
deamar@u.washington.edu.
(c)1994 University of Washington. Permission is granted to
reproduce this publication for non-commercial purposes as long
as credit is given to the source.
(A + by an entry indicates an addition or correction since
the last edition..)
GENERAL RESOURCES
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
+Able-job is a forum for job offers, business opportunities,
and means to enhance employment of people with disabilities. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write "subscribe able-
job firstname lastname." To post to the list, write to able-
job@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
+Advocacy discusses and promotes self-advocacy by people
with disabilities. to join, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write
"subscribe advocacy firstname lastname." to post to the list,
write to advocacy@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
+Disability-research is for sharing news, ideas and news
particularly among researchers working within a social model of
disability. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk. In the body, type "join
disability-research firstname lastname." to post to the list,
write to disability-research@mailbase.ac.uk.
+Dis-sprt is for families and support systems of people with
disabilities. to join, send a message with a blank subject line
to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write "subscribe
dis-sprt firstname lastname" to postto the list, write to
dis-sprt@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Icade-l is a list for discussing the dual topic of abuse and
disability. To subscribe, send a message with blank subject line
to listserv@ualtavm.bitnet. In the body of the message, write
"subscribe icade-l Firstname Lastname". To send a message to
the list, write to icade-l@ualtavm.bitnet.
L-hcap, the Handicapped Digest, is a list for sharing
information about any aspect of life with a disabling condition.
To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@vm1.nodak.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe l-hcap Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send
a message to l-hcap@vm1.nodak.edu.
+Rehab-ru concerns physical medicine and rehabilitation,
especially in rural and community settings. To subscribe, send a
message with a blank subject line to listserv@ukcc.uky.edu. In
the body of the message type "subscribe rehab-ru Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
rehab-ru@ukcc.uky.edu.
Service-dogs is for anybody interested in training or using
guide, hearing, service or any other assistance dogs. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
majordomo@acpub.duke.edu. In the body of the message, write
"subscribe service-dogs". To send a message to the list, write
to service-dogs@acpub.duke.edu.
Newsletters
Ability network news contains the text of an ink-print
cross-disability newsletter. Issues can be found on the gopher
server at HAWKING.U.WASHINGTON.EDU, or on the originating server,
nstn.ca.
E-clips is a monthly (sometimes more frequent) compilation
of items, topics, tidbits and other materials gleaned from more
than 640 print publications for the disabled. To subscribe,
send a message to danyaon@savvy.com. In the subject line write
"register e-clips", and in the body write "register e-clips
Firstname Lastname date".
Usenet Newsgroups
Misc.handicap contains information of interest to the
disability community; its contents are echoed to the mailing list
l-hcap.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources
of general interest to individuals with disabilities, many
through links to other well-supported gophers. It provides a
good entry point to the gopher world for those interested in
disability-related issues. You can find all the disability and
rehabilitation databases available at the offices of Abledata and
the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC; source,
gopher://val-dor.cc.buffalo.edu.)
World Wide Web
+Information from the Social Security Administration is
available at the Url http://www.ssa.gov.
+http://disability.com is a commercial site with a
newsletter, disability tips, and a disability mall.
+The home page at Url
http://www.dais.is.tohoku.acjp/tiwan/handicap_res.html contains
disability resources from Japan and other countries.
The following WWW homepages have considerable
disability-related information.
+http://www.usfca.edu/usf/westfort/westfort.html
http://www.eskimo.com/~jlubin/
+http://www.primenet.com/tlathrop/gimp.html
http://www.eskimo.com/~dempt/
EDUCATION
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
+Spedtalk is for cross-disability discussions of special
education policy. to subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to majordomo@virginia.edu. In the body write
"subscribe spedtalk." To post to the list, write to
spedtalk@virginia.edu.
Dsshe-l is a list about disabled student services in higher
education. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@ubvm.bitnet. In the body of the message type
"subscribe dsshe-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to dsshe-l@ubvm.bitnet.
+the Coalition for Disability Reform in Education (CADRE) is
a nonprofit organization made up mostly of disabled students in
post-secondary education. to join its listserv, send a message
with a blank subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the
body, write "subscribe cadre firstname lastname." To post to the
list, write to cadre@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
+Access Foundation has created a list of scholarships
available to people with disabilities. To receive the list, send
a message with the subject "scholarships" to danyaon@savvy.com.
In the body, write "firstname lastname."
Doitsem is a forum for disabled students and advocates to
discuss the integration of the disabled into science, engineering
and math studies and fields. To join, send a message with a
blank subject line to listproc@u.washington.edu. In the body,
write subscribe doitsem firstname lastname. to post to the list,
write to doitsem@u.washington.edu.
+Edstyle is the learning styles research and discussion
list. to subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write "subscribe
edstyle firstname lastname." To post to the list, write to
edstyle@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
newsletters
+the Journal of Virtual Reality in Education contains much
material pertinent to people with disabilities. To receive the
complete issues as they are published, write to jvre-
all@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. to receive each issue's table of
contents, write to jvre-toc@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
USENET NEWSGROUPS
Alt.education.disabled includes information regarding the
education of people with disabilities.
Bit.listserv.dsshe-l is a duplicate of the dsshe-l mailing
list.
+K12.education.special is a forum for special education
personnel.
World Wide Web
+the University of Kansas Department of Special Education
has a disability-related web site containing information of use
to disabled k-12 and postsecondary students. The url is
http://www.sped.ukans.edu/speddisabilitiesstuff/speddisabilities-
welcome.html.
TECHNOLOGY
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
Adapt-l focuses on adaptive technology and libraries. To
join, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@american.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe adapt-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to adapt-l@american.edu.
Axslib-l focuses on issues surrounding access to
libraries by people with disabilities. To subscribe, send a
message with a blank subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
In the body of the message type "subscribe axslib Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
axslib-l@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Easi (Equal Access to Software and Information) deals with
issues related to technology and the disabled. To join, send a
message with a blank subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
In the body of the message type "subscribe easi Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to
easi@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Ibm-srd is for sharing information about using IBM
ScreenReader software. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to listserv@vm1.nodak.edu. In the body of the
message type "subscribe ibm-srd Firstname Lastname". To post to
the list, send a message to ibm-srd@vm1.nodak.edu.
Vat enables vendors of adaptive technology to announce their
services and potential purchasers to find vendors with whom to
deal. To join, type a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@kramden.phaedrv.on.ca. In the body of the message type
"subscribe vat Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a
message to vat@kramden.phaedrv.on.ca.
To join a discussion on standards for electronic texts, with
a view toward providing textual material in Braille, send a
message to Richard Jones at ICRRJ@ASUACAD.BITNET.
Newsletters
Information, technology and disabilities is a quarterly
electronic journal devoted to computer use by people with
disabilities. To join the list which sends out complete issues,
send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the message type "SUB
itd-jnl Firstname Lastname". To receive each issue's table of
contents and abstracts only, send a message to the same address
with the message "SUB toc-itd Firstname Lastname".
Usenet Newsgroups
Bit.listserv.easi duplicates the EASI LISTSERV discussion
list.
Bit.listserv.axslib-l duplicates the AXSLIB-L LISTSERV list.
Bit.listserv.l-hcap duplicates the L-HCAP LISTSERV list.
Gopher
s
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a wide
selection of resources related to technology and disability, many
through links to other gophers. Resources (alternate methods of
access are in parentheses) include:
publications of Project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology); lists of adaptive devices and
vendors ggopher://sjuvm.stjohns.edu); current and back issues of
the Information, Technology and Disabilities newsletter
(gopher://sjuvm.stjohns.edu); archives of the EASI, AXSLIB-L and
many other pertinent mailing lists, whose messages can either be
searched or downloaded (GOPHER://SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU); all
databases available from the offices of Abledata and the National
Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
(gopher://val-bor.cc.buffalo.edu;) up-to-date assistive
technology lists and information
(gopher://trace.waisman.wisc.edu), and; an extensive library of
programs and files for different disability groups
(gopher://handicap.shel.isc-br.com).
LEGAL RIGHTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
Ada-law is for discussing the Americans with Disabilities
Act, other disability-related laws in the U.S., and similar laws
in other countries. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@vm1.nodak.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe ada-law Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to ada-law@vm1.nodak.edu.
+Awd, the Americans with Disabilities list, exists to
discuss the full range of disability-related legislation and
court decisions in the U.S. To subscribe, send a message with a
blank subject line to majordomo@counterpoint.com. In the body,
write "subscribe awd email address. To post to the list, write
to awd@counterpoint.com.
Usenet Newsgroups
Bit.listserv.ada-law duplicates the ADA-LAW discussion list.
Gopher
The full text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
Act's implementing regulations, technical assistance manuals for
applying the Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and other legal texts
and commentaries are available from the gopher server at
hawking.u.washington.edu (via gopher://sjuvm.stjohns.edu or
gopher://handicap.shel.isc-br.com).
W
orld Wide Web
The Americans with Disabilities Newsletter has a page on the
Web featuring articles from its print newsletter. The Url is
http://www.digimard.net/A+/ADA.html.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN SPECIFIC CAREER FIELDS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
Doitsem (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and
Technology in Science, Engineering and Mathematics) is for those
interested in increasing the representation of individuals with
disabilities in these academic and career fields. To join, send
a message with no subject line to listproc@u.washington.edu. In
the body of the message type "subscribe doitsem Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, send and electronic mail message
to doitsem@u.washington.edu.
Newsletters
DO-IT News is a newsletter distributed periodically by the
staff of the NSF-funded project DO-IT (Disabilities,
Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) at the University
of Washington. To subscribe, send a request to
doit@u.washington.edu.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu is supported by the
NSF-funded project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology) at the University of Washington.
It is a collection of information and links to other Internet
services related to disability; Internet use by individuals with
disabilities; adaptive technology, and; increasing the
participation of individuals with disabilities in science,
engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers.
HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
Asl-l is a list for duscussion of deaf culture. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@connectamerica.com. In the body of the message write
"subscribe asl-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list write
to asl-l@connectamerica.com.
Beyond-hearing features discussions of concern to
hard-of-hearing and oral deaf people, especially members of SHHH
and ALDA. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line
to majordomo@acbub.duke.edu. In the body write "subscribe
beyond-hearing". To post to the list write to
beyond-hearing@acpub.duke.edu.
Deaf-l is a discussion list for the deaf community and those
associated with it. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@siucvmb.bitnet. In the body of the message type
"subscribe deaf-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send
a message to deaf-l@siucvmb.bitnet.
Deafblnd is a list concerning deaf-blindness. To subscribe,
send a message to Bob Moore at str002@ukcc.bitnet.
+Deafkids is for discussion among deaf children and youth.
To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write "subscribe
deafkids firstname lastname." To post to the list, write to
deafkids@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Gesture-l is designed for those interested in gestures,
gesture systems and alternate sign languages. To subscribe, send
a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@coombs.anu.edu.au. In the body of the message type
"subscribe gesture-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to gesture-l@coombs.anu.edu.au.
Slling-l is a sign language linguistics list. To subscribe,
send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@yalevm.cis.yale.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe slling-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to slling-l@yalevm.cis.yale.edu.
Terps-l is a list for interpreters whose working language
includes sign language. To subscribe, send a messge with a blank
subject line to listserv@admin.humberc.on.ca. In the body, write
"subscribe terps-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to terps-l@admin.humberc.on.ca.
Tfa is an international news service for people who are
deaf, hard of hearing, or affiliated with the deaf community. To
subscribe or submit news, send a message to
rbweinstock@gallua.gallaudet.edu.
Newsletters
Deaf magazine is a weekly magazine distributed by electronic
mail. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
deaf-request@clark.net. In the body of the message type
"subscribe deaf Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a
message to deaf@clark.net.
Usenet Newsgroups
Alt.society.asl mirrors the asl-l mailing list.
+alt.support.tinnitus is for discussion of this hearing
impairment.
Bit.listserv.deaf-l is a redistribution of the mailing list
deaf-l.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a section
devoted to the deaf and hard of hearing which includes links to
other gophers. Among the materials included are (with
alternative pointers to the information given in parenthesis):
information on the legal rights of the deaf
(gopher://burrow.cl.msu.edu); archives and general information
about the DEAF-L mailing list (gopher://burrow.cl.msu.edu);
career information (gopher://burrow.cl.msu.edu); guidance for
families and friends of the deaf including misconceptions,
education and parenting (gopher://burrow.cl.msu.edu); legislative
updates (gopher://burrow.cl.msu.edu), and; deafness-related
programs and files, including ASL tutorials
(gopher://handicap.shel.isc-br.com).
World Wide Web
Gallaudet University has a page on the Web. Url:
http://www.gallaudet.edu/.
Gallaudet University Center for Assesment and Demographic
Studies: http://info.gallaudet.edu/~teallen/cads.heml.
+Many deafness-related resources are available at the Url
http://www-bprc.mps.ohio-stateedu/cgi-bin/hpp/dlirl.html
VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
Aster-l is for discussions of the AsTer (Audio System for
Technical Reading). To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to listproc@u.washington.edu. In the body of the
message, write "subscribe aster-l Firstname Lastname". To post
to the list, write to aster-l@u.washington.edu.
Blind-l focuses on computer use by and for the Blind. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@uafsysb.uark.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe blind-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to blind-l@uafsysb.uark.edu.
blindfam is for all family members to discuss effects of
blindness on family life. To subscribe, send a message with a
blank subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of
the message type "subscribe blindfam Firstname Lastname". To
post to the list, write to blindfam@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Deafblnd is a list concerning deaf-blindness. To subscribe,
send a message to Bob Moore at str002@ukcc.bitnet.
Gw-info is a list, run by GW Micro, for discussion of their
products. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line
to listserv@gwmicro.com. In the body write "subscribe gw-info
Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send a message to gw-
info@gwmicro.com.
+Lowvis is a low vision discussion list. to subscribe, send
a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write "subscribe lowvis
firstname lastname. To post to the list, write to
lowvis@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Rplist is for discussing retinitis pigmentosa in particular
and degenerative visual impairmentsin general. To subscribe,
send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the message write
"subscribe rplist Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send
a message to rplist@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Newsletters
The blind news digest is an electronic newsletter, appearing
periodically, which contains questions, responses, and
information. To subscribe or submit information, send a message
to wtm@bunker.shel.isc-br.com.
Usenet Newsgroups
Bit.listserv.blindnws duplicates the blind news digest.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains a section
devoted to blindness-related resources. Among the holdings (with
alternate sources for the information given in parentheses) are
the following:
archives for the blind-l mailing list, which can either be
searched or captured (gopher://sjuvm.stjohns.edu); information
about incorporating people with sensory disabilities into
science, math and engineering; the ability to search the
Recording for the Blind catalog (telnet//r2d2.jvnc.net 4445), and
the ability to search the catalog of the Library of Congress
(telnet//locis.loc.gov).
MOBILITY AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
Amputee is a list for amputees, their friends, relatives,
and concerned professionals. To subscribe, send a message with a
blank subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of
the message, write "subscribe amputee Firstname Lastname". To
send a message to the list, write to amputee@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Arthritis-l is for discussions about arthritis/rheumatology
research. To subscribe, send a messge with a blank subject line
to listproc@showme.missouri.edu. In the body, write "subscribe
arthritis-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, write to
arthritis-l@showme.missouri.edu.
C-palsy focuses on cerebral palsy. To subscribe, send a
message with a blank subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
In the body of the message type "subscribe c-palsy Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list write to
c-palsy@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Living is a list, for women only, for discussion of physical
disability, whether temporary or permanent. To join, send a
message with a blank subject line to
majordomo@qiclab.scn.rain.com. In the body of the message type
"subscribe living Firstname Lastname EMAIL-ADDRESS".
Mobility is a list where physical, social and emotional
concerns of the mobility impaired are open for discussion. To
join, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe mobility Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to mobility@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Md-list is for discussing muscular dystrophy and related
neuro-muscular diseases. To subscribe, send the message
"subscribe" to md-list-request@data.basix.com.
+Ms-list allows the interchange of information about
multiple sclerosis. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to listserv@technion.bitnet. In the body of the
message type "subscribe ms-list Firstname Lastname". To post to
the list, send a message to ms-list@technion.bitnet.
Parkinsn is the Parkinson's disease information exchange
network. To subscribe, send a message to
parkinsn-request@vm.utcc.utoronto.ca.
Polio is for people with polio and those who live and work
with them. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write
"subscribe polio Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, write
to polio@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Sorehand is a forum for discussing carpal tunnel syndrome
and tendonitis. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@ucsfvm.ucsf.edu. In the body of the message
type "subscribe sorehand Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list, send a message to sorehand@ucsfvm.ucsf.edu.
Newsletters
RSI is a bimonthly newsletter for people concerned about
carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury and the like.
To receive it, send a message with a blank subject line to
majordomo@world.std.com. In the body, write "subscribe rsi.
Usenet Newsgroups
Alt.support.arthritis is a group for those interested in
arthritis.
Alt.support.cerebral-palsy concerns cerebral palsy.
+Alt.support.dwarfism allows for discussion among dwarves
and parents of dwarves.
Alt.support.mult-sclerosis duplicates the ms-list list.
+alt.support.post-polio allows for sharing knowledge and
experience regarding this condition.
Alt.support.spina-bifida addresses concerns unique to this
condition.
Gophers
Current and back issues of the newsletters listed above can
be accessed via the gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu, as
can all interchanges of the PARKINSN mailing list. Discussions
in the alt.support.arthritis and alt.support.mult-sclerosis
newsgroups can also be read there.
LEARNING DISABILITIES, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
+Addults is for discussion among adults with Attention
Deficit Disorder. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write
"subscribe addults firstname lastname. To post to the list,
write to addults@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Add-parents is for parents of children with Attention
Deficit Disorder. To subscribe, send a request to
add-parents-request@mv.mv.com. To post to the list, send a
message to add-parents@mv.mv.com.
+Altlearn is for discussion of different learning styles.
To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write "subscribe
altlearn firstname lastname. to post to the list, write to
altlearn@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Ld-list is the learning disability information exchange
list. To join, send a request to ld-list-owner@east.pima.edu.
So_add_support-l is a closed mailing list for significant
others of adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. To subscribe,
send a message with a blank subject line to listserv@netcom.com.
In the body, write "subscribe so_add_support-l email-address
Firstname Lastname", and your relationship with the ADD adult.
To post to the list, write to so_add_support-l@netcom.com.
Usenet Newsgroups
Alt.support.attn-deficit is for discussion of attention
deficit disorder.
+alt.support.learning-dissab is a support meghanism for
people with learning dissabilities.
Gopher
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains many
resources of potential interest to these populations, including
(with alternate sources of the information noted in parentheses):
a collection of files concerning attention deficit disorder
(telnet://netcom3.netcom.com /PUB/LDS/ADD); a dyslexia database
(gopher://sjuvm.stjohns.edu); the ability to search the Recording
for the Blind catalog (telnet://r2d2.jvnc.net 4445), and; the
ability to search the catalog of the Library of Congress and
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
(telnet//locis.loc.gov).
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, BRAIN TUMORS, STROKES
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
Braintmr allows those concerned with brain tumors to share
information. To join, send a message to the owner, Samantha
Scolamiero, at samajane@athena.mit.edu.
Stroke-l exists to discuss aspects of strokes and cerebro
vascular accidents. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@ukcc.uky.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe stroke-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to stroke-l@ukcc.uky.edu.
+Tbi-sprt is a support group for those dealing with
traumatic brain injury or other neurological impairments. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe tbi-sprt Firstname Lastname". To post to the list
write to tbi-sprt@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Usenet Newsgroups
Bit.listserv.tbi-sprt duplicates the tbi-sprt discussion
list.
Gophers
+The gopher server at gopher.sasquatsch.com contains
considerable information relating to head injuries.
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains resources
and links to other gophers of potential interest to these
populations.
HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS
LISTPROC/LISTSERV Discussion Lists
+Celiac is a list for people with wheat and gluten
intolerance. to subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write
"subscribe celiac firstname lastname." To post to the list,
write to celiac@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
+Cshcn-l is a list run by the Institute for
Child Health Policy at the University of
Florida to discuss issues relevant to
children with special health care needs. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to listserv@nerdc.ufl.edu. In
the body write "subscribe cshcn-l Firstname
Lastname". To post to the list, write to
cshcn-l@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu.
Cystic-l is a support mechanism for people with cystic
fibrosis. To join send a message to Antony Dugdale at
antdugl@minerva.cis.yale.edu.
Cystic fibrosis is a private mailing list for those
concerned about cystic fibrosis. For information, send a message
to Michael Jorda at jorda@frsun12.bitnet.
Cfs-l is a designed to meet the needs of those with chronic
fatigue syndrome. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@list.nih.gov. In the body of the message, type
"subscribe cfs-l Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send
a message to cfs-l@list.nih.gov.
Cfs-med is the chronic fatigue syndrome medical list. To
join, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@list.nih.gov. In the body of the message type
"subscribe cfs-med Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to cfs-med@list.nih.gov.
Diabetic is a discussion for sharing concerns and
experiences. To join, send a message with a blank subject line
to listserv@lehigh.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe diabetic Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to diabetic@lehigh.edu.
+Immune is for discussion of all kinds of immune deficiency
disorders. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to immune-request@weber.ucs.edu. In the body, write
"subscribe immune firstname lastname." To post to the list,
write to immune@weber.ucs.edu.
+rare-dis is a list for discussion of rare diseases. to
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body, write "subscribe rare-
dis firstname lastname." to post to the list, write to rare-
dis@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Newsletters
Catharsis is a monthly newsletter which focuses on the
intellect, personal health and creativity of those in the
CFS/CFIDS/M.E. community. To receive copies via by electronic
mail, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe catharsis Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to catharsis@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Cfs-news provides medical news about CFS/CFIDS/M.E and
appears at least once a month. To subscribe, send a message with
a blank subject line to listserv@list.nih.gov. In the body of
the message type "subscribe cfs-news firstname lastname.
Cfs-wire is a vehicle for the exchange of news by CFS
support groups. To join, send a message with a blank subject
line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the message
type "subscribe cfs-wire Firstname Lastname". To post to the
list send a message to cfs-wire@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Lymenet-l appears about twice a month and focuses on
research, treatment and political news about Lyme disease. To
receive it, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@lehigh.edu. In the body of the message type "subscribe
lymenet-l Firstname Lastname." To post to the list send a
message to lymenent-l@lehigh.edu.
USENET NEWSGROUPS
Alt.med.cfs duplicates the cfs-l discussion list.
+Alt.support.asthma concerns this condition.
+alt.support.diabetes.kids is for and about children and
youth with diabetes.
Bit.listserv.cfs.newsletter carries the newsletter available
from CFS-NEWS@LIST.NIH.GOV.
+misc.health.diabetes concerns diabetes in general.
Gophers
Materials and other gophers of interest to this population can be
accessed via the gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu.
OTHER IMPAIRMENTS
LISTSERV/LISTPROC DISCUSSION LISTS
Ani-l is for sharing among autistic people and those close
to them, and for promotion of autistic civil rights. To
subscribe, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@utkvm1.utk.edu.In the body, write "subscribe ani-l
firstname lastname." to post to the list, write to ani-
l@utkvm1.utk.edu.
Autism is the autism and developmental disabilities list.
To join, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe autism Firstname Lastname". To post to the list, send
a message to autism@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Cdmajor is a communication disorders discussion list. To
join, send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@kentvm.bitnet. In the body of the message type
"subscribe cdmajor Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to cdmajor@kentvm.bitnet.
Ddhealth was created to foster discussion of health and
people with developmental disabilities. To subscribe, send a
message with a blank subject line to
listserver@relay.adp.wisc.edu. In the body of the message, write
"subscribe ddhealth."
Downsyn is for the discussion of Downs Syndrome. To join,
send a message with a blank subject line to
listserv@vm1.nodak.edu. In the body of the message type
"subscribe down-syn Firstname Lastname". To post to the list,
send a message to down-syn@vm1.nodak.edu.
Mrdeaf is for the discussion of the dual condition of
deafness and mental retardation. To join, send a message with a
blank subject line to majordomo@bga.com. In the body of the
message type "subscribe mrdeaf Firstname Lastname". To post to
the list, send a message to mrdeaf@bga.com.
My-face is a mailing list for people with facial
disfigurements. To join the list, send a message with a blank
subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the
message write "subscribe my-face Firstname Lastname". To post to
the list, send a message to my-face@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. The
Prader-Willi Forum concerns this impairment. For information,
write to visink@delphi.com.
Our-kids is for discussion among parents of children with
developmental delays. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to our-kids-request@oar.net. In the body of the
message, type "subscribe OUR-KIDS Firstname Lastname." To write
to the list, send a message to our-kids@oar.net.
cPanic is a list for people with agoraphobia and other panic
disorders. To subscribe, send a message to
panic-request@gnu.ai.mit.edu.
Pendulum is a list for people with bipolar affective
disorder (manic depression) and their friends, family and other
supporters. To subscribe, send a message with a blank subject
line to majordomo@ucar.edu. In the body of the message, write
"subscribe pendulum". To send a message to the list, write to
pendulum@ucar.edu.
+Madness is for people who experience fright, mood swings,
voices and visions. To subscribe, send a message with a blank
subject line to listserv@sjuvm.stjohns.edu. In the body of the
message type SUBSCRIBE madness firstname lastname. To post to
the list, write to madness@sjuvm.stjohns.edu.
Walkers-in-darkness is a list for people with bipolar
disorder and their friends and supporters. To subscribe, send a
message to dmh@world.std.com.
For discussion about Sjogren's Syndrome, write to
vmd@cso.uiuc.edu.
Newsletters
Als Digest is for all interested in Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis or Motor Neuron Disease, and appears at least every
week. To subscribe or to submit material, write to
bro@huey.met.fsu.edu.
Usenet Newsgroups
+Alt.support.anxiety-panic is a forum for people with these
disorders.
Alt.support.epilepsy focuses on seizure disorders.
Alt.support.depression focuses its discussions on
depression.
+Alt.support.depression.manic is for discussion of bipolar
disease
Alt.support.dev-delays concerns developmental delay and
disability.
+Alt.support.stuttering is a support meghanism for
stutterers.
Bit.listserv.autism duplicates the AUTISM discussion list.
Bit.listserv.down-syn duplicates the DOWN-SYN list.
Gophers
The gopher server at hawking.u.washington.edu contains
resources and links to other gophers of potential interest to
these populations.
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University of Washington
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