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From: Connie.Spector@f0.n2202.z1.fidonet.org (Connie Spector)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Heres one.
Date: 7 Oct 92 15:45:40 GMT
Reply-To: Connie.Spector@f0.n2202.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2202/0 - Boat Town USA, Mt. Clemens MI
X-Fidonet: Rare Disorder Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24728

[This is from the Rare Disorders Conference]

BA>Has anyone heard of Transverse Mylitis? If so please respond. Thank you,
BA>Barndog

Acute Transverse Myelitis is "a syndrome in which acute spinal cord
transection of unknow cause affects both gray and white matter in one
or more adjacent thoracic segments.

"Sudden onset of localized back pain is followed by sensory  symptoms
and motor weakness ascending from the feet.  The defect may progress
over several days and is severe, usuallywith sensory motor paraplegia,
urinary retention, and loss of bowel control.

"The condition must be differentiated from anterior spinal artery
occlusion and acute cord compression.  CT scanning, myelography, and
blood serologies are diagnostic.

"Treatment is nonspecific.   Unfortunately, most patients are left
with significant disability, with the exception of those patients with
a viral meningoencephalitis."

Hope this helps.  If you need more information, let me know.

Good luck...

Regards...

 ~ OLX 2.1 TD ~ Tag line?  Hmmm, let me think about it...

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From: Carol.Ashland@p0.f319.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Ashland)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Guide Dogs
Date: 16 Oct 92 04:05:03 GMT
Reply-To: Carol.Ashland@p0.f319.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/319.0 - Mostly Mail, Aloha OR
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25060

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 JD> I don't know if I'm strict about people petting the dog or not.  It
 JD> happens quite a lot, and the most difficult thing is telling people
 JD> politely. I really don't know how to deal with it sometimes.

 I know what you mean.  I find myself snapping at people sometimes over
 this.  In fact, I find I have a sort of smoldering anger towards the
 public about it at times, which is not good.

 JD> I went
 JD> through a period last year, when I would just start petting the person
 JD> who was petting my dog.  This got varied results.

 Yes, I'll bet it did get varied results.

 JD> It brings to mind an amusing tale that happened last spring.

 What a funny story!  You _are_ lucky the guy didn't punch you out!

 JD> Anyways Carol, I'm not sure how one should deal with people petting
 JD> your dog.  I'm not sure I deal with it correctly some times.  Even I
 JD> get tired of asking people politely.
 JD> Sometimes I wish that Joy would actually bear teeth and growl.

I know what you mean.  Sometimes I wish Sony was not so friendly.
Sometimes I think the schools use dogs who are too friendly.  I know, we
cannot have our dogs biting people; I would not want that.  However,
sometimes it is a real problem.  Sony wags his tail invitingly at anyone
who gets on the bus or approaches us.  He used to try to go up to
people, but he is better about not doing that now, as I have corrected
him for that.  Sony is my third dog from Guide Dogs.  The other two were
Goldens, he is a Yellow Lab.  His personality is certainly a lot
different than my other two dogs.  He is a good worker though, or I
might have given him up at the beginning, as we did have our
difficulties.

Talk to you later.

Carol

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From: lawadmn@rumpole.law.unimelb.edu.au (Paul A Ive)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Keyboard Layout for the Single Handed
Summary: Does anyone have any suggestions?
Date: 13 Oct 92 04:05:52 GMT
Reply-To: lawadmn@rumpole.law.unimelb.edu.au (Paul A Ive)
Organization: Law School, The University of Melbourne
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24870

Does anyone have a keyboard layout to suit a right-handed person
using an MS-DOS 101-keyboard?  Are there any programs that will
automatically set the new key definitions?

Look forward to any replies.

Thanks

=======================================================================
Paul Ive                                    The University of Melbourne
Computer Network Administrator                           Faculty of Law
                                              Parkville, Victoria, 3052
Phone (+61 3) 344 6203                                        AUSTRALIA
Fax   (+61 3) 347 2392        Email: lawadmn@rumpole.law.unimelb.EDU.AU
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From: Linda.Cummings@f34.n375.z1.fidonet.org (Linda Cummings)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: General Interest
Date: 7 Oct 92 14:27:07 GMT
Reply-To: Linda.Cummings@f34.n375.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:375/34
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24691

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Hi ya Arthur!

 > What!? (Arousing from sleep).  Was someone calling me?? :-)

Well, I thought you were going to nap all through this teaching
session. Did you even takes notes?  }:-)

 > Seriously, I'll be glad to try to further explain this procedure.

I was hoping you'd jump in, having administered plenty of these
injections, I'll bet.

 > Following this, the only sensation of
 > the epidural steroid injection should be a hard pressure
 > sensation, as if someone was pushing on your back with one finger.

Hahahaha.....oh, stop.....hehehehe.......you're killing me, Arthur!
Now, you know by now that I'm one of those "unusual" people.  These
procedures just about killed me!  It was *almost* as bad as a
myelogram "for me."  While, it didn't actually *kill* me, I was
sure wishing I'd pass out or something.  Why can't they put you to
sleep for these things?  (All kidding aside, I know they do help
more people than not.)

 > Some folks notice a
 > mild cramp sensation either in the back or going down one or both
 > legs at the time of injection, but again this is not generally
 > considered painful, just slightly uncomfortable or awkward.

Mild cramp?  hehe   And what about that burning sensation?  Of
course, *some* anesthesiologists are really kind to you and give
you novacane or something to help deaden your legs so you won't
feel all the cramping and burning.

 > I usually administer the doses in a 2 week interval, then stop for
 > at least six months, but preferably for a year.

I suspect this is the "normal."  This is what I was told also.

 > I guess it's sort-of like the car ads talking
 > about their gas mileage where they say "your individual mileage
 > may vary".

Damn!  My poor little car won't even back out of the driveway then.  ;-)

Linda

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From: Ted.Young@f203.n273.z1.fidonet.org (Ted Young)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: computer questions
Date: 16 Oct 92 04:11:51 GMT
Reply-To: Ted.Young@f203.n273.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:273/203 - Satalink, Ivyland PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25076

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 CZ> Hang in there.  Once DESQview is working properly, it will have
 CZ> been worth all the hassles.

Carl, or anyone else.  I have been away from this echo for a while
and missed previous messages on desqview.  I am having a problem
and would appreciate help.  If I load speech into more than one
window it only remains active in the last window.  here is what I
do. Enter desqview, type "o" "bd" then my bat file to bring up
speech either Vocal-eyes or ASAP.  Hit the desq key which I have
changed to left shift, type "o" "BD" bat file for speech.  Hit the
desq key and 1 for window 1 and no speech is there.  Should come up
talking or respond to read commands. Any help would be much
appreciated. Ted

TED YOUNG

... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress!
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From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Craig
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:52:44 GMT
Reply-To: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.13 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25017

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 S> As far as the Rhizotomy goes, I'm disheartened. The tightness in my leg
 S> has definitely returned accompanied by some low key spasticity -
 S> nothing like what it used to be but even THAT shouldn't be occuring.
 S> The first couple days after the procedure was done it was GREAT but
 S> the spasticity seems to be gradually returning.  They told me that
 S> sometimes it has to be done again but I got the impression that if
 S> that was the case it was months later.  A week hasn't even passed since
 S> I had this done. I guess I'll just quit talking about it as it just
 S> depresses me. Has anyone else had a similar experience with this?

 S> Just a quick comment about Craig - it's WONDERFUL!  Sure won't mind
 S> going back there in the future.  Might be sooner than I figured!

 Glad you liked the Craig. It is a great place. Sorry about the
 rhizotomy. Was it done to alleviate spasticity? They did some tests on
 my spasticity and said I qualified for a Baclofen pump. Was anybody
 having one put in while you were there?

 I do know that these surgeries sometimes do not help. Even they don't
 understand why. I talked to a guy there that had terrible pain in his
 rectum. Seems he had a rhizotomy and still had pain. Then he had his
 spinal cord cut above the original injury and still had pain. The
 doctor told him it was in his head, not believing this man could still
 experience pain. The doctor later apologized to this man. Seems they
 don't quite understand the pain mechanism in human beings. They thought
 it was transmitted from the pain site to the spinal cord and then to
 the brain where pain is registered. But in cases like the one just
 described it appears that the mind has a way of remembering the pain
 even when no logical transmission of the pain is possible. Anyway I
 wish you luck. Keep us posted.

-Keith-

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From: Arlette.Lefebvre@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Arlette Lefebvre)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Golfer with 12 handicap
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:34:11 GMT
Reply-To: Arlette.Lefebvre@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL
X-Fidonet: Abled Athlete Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24995

[This is from the Abled Athlete Conference]

           BLIND GOLFER TEES OFF WITH A 12 HANDICAP:
           ########################################@

 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Aug. 13.

 Roy Bert is legally blind but it doesn't hurt his golf game.
 He has a 12 handicap- it's gone as low as nine- and will be
 among 50 golfers competing in the World Blind Golf Championship
 in Wolverhampton, England.

 "The sad part about it is that I make some wonderful shots but
 I don't get to enjoy them," says Bert, 49, who has progressive
 retinal dystrophy. He can make out shapes, but focussing and
 detail are almost impossible.

         SOURCE: CBC News wire, canadian Press.

               A bientot, I hope...?

                                               Docteur Froggie.
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From: Michael.Gerlach@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Michael Gerlach)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Tiny Talk
Date: 7 Oct 92 15:43:35 GMT
Reply-To: Michael.Gerlach@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24715

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hello all! I am writing this message for a friend of mine, Bob Norris.

We have installed Tiny Talk on his computer and am trying to figure out
how to configure it for Procomm + and other programs. He has a
screenreader that I belive is DEC Talk. We were wondering what is the
best way to configure TT as we have not gotten it to be friends with
Procomm. We were also wondering if there were configuration files
available for TT so we can just Plug and Play.

Would appreciate any advice on the subject. Thanks in advance.

         MICHAEL GERLACH

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From: William.Wilson@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (William Wilson)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: blinks and psychedelics
Date: 10 Oct 92 05:01:16 GMT
Reply-To: William.Wilson@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24849

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 RG> The only way this would not work is in the case of those who
 RG> had optic nerve damage, or actual separation.

Rob,
    I'm not totally disagreeing with you, as I simply think this is one
of those things that can never be examined in a scientific fashion,
but...

   Assuming that a hallucinogen alters information already stored in the
visual cortex, what can we assume about someone who has never had sight?
That is, even if their optic nerve and visual cortex is totally intact,
can we assume whatever is stored in that area of the brain is indeed
what we call visual perceptions?  I sincerely doubt there is anything
like built in memories, although I suspect Jung and a few others may
disagree with me, and without a visual memory, I just can't see how a
visual hallucination could take place.
                                        Willie

... BlinkTalk - the Electronic Voice of the Blind!

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From: Tandy.Way@f6.n377.z1.fidonet.org (Tandy Way)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Kenwood 440 manual
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:26:03 GMT
Reply-To: Tandy.Way@f6.n377.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:377/6 - T.A.B.B., Tampa Fl
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24943

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

does anyone know if the kenwood ts440 manual is available in
recorded form on tape or ascii files?  I will have it done if it
isn't already. anyone on here own one that could give me  a hand
with a few operational details? tandy k 4 y s n

... Baseball has been bery bery gooood to me.
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From: Mike.Freeman@f126.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Freeman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Welfare Mentality
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:26:27 GMT
Reply-To: Mike.Freeman@f126.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/126 - Lawson & Reay, Vancouver WA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24946

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In a message to Dan Kysor <21 Sep 92 17:07> Carol Ashland wrote:

 > DK> issues. the main difference, in my
 > DK> opinion, is the two organization's
 > DK> emphasis. nfb emphasizes exit rows,
 > DK> nac and "first class treatment"
 > DK> while acb emphasizes employment,
 > DK> equal access and ada type issues.

 CA> From my somewhat limited experience,
 CA> having once belonged to the NFB,
 CA> but never having belonged to the ACB,
 CA> I think I agree with you.
 CA> Frankly, I would rather just stay
 CA> clear of organized movements, period.
 CA> I feel like more gets done on an
 CA> individual dealing with individual
 CA> basis than seems to get done by the organizations.

Hi, Carol!

I disagree on both counts (but you knew that I would {grin}).  In
the first place, Dan's assessment of the NFB is wrong:  the NFB
*does* care deeply about employment; we just don't believe in
ballyhooing about it all the time.  Talking it to death won't
help the situation; changing society's attitudes toward the blind
and blindness will.  The unemployment problem among the blind is
a long-term problem whose solution will take time (short of some
sort of universal make-work program that, I believe, *nobody*
would want).

Likewise, the NFB *does* care about ADA issues and civil rights
issues in general.  We are working with the Department of Justice
(DOJ) on the Information Access Project to advise businesses etc.
how to make reasonable accommodations for information access to
blind/visually-impaired people.  Having said this, though, we of
the NFB don't place the seemingly blanket faith in the ADA as
helpful legislation as the ACB seems to do.  The ADA can both
help or hurt us; it is up to us to determine which.

Lastly, although individuals can sometimes get a lot done
(especially if they're part of the Old Boy Network), it is far
more prevalent, IMHO, for changes to be brought about by group
pressure.  If you doubt this, consider the Emily fund.

That's all I'll say here; we undoubtedly will agree to disagree.
BTW, you ought to try the NFB again sometime; you might like it.

Sorry to hear about the job; I shall NetMail you about it.

Regards,

Mike Freeman
... *The National Federation of the Blind is changing what it means to be blind.*
___ CRR QWK 1.40

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From: Jeff.Belina@f5297.n3603.z1.fidonet.org (Jeff Belina)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: JAWS Feature Requests
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:33:24 GMT
Reply-To: Jeff.Belina@f5297.n3603.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3603/5297 - Henter Joyce Suppor, St Petersburg FL
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24989

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Here is a list of the features that I currently have on file as being requested by users.   Maybe they will spur some ideas for you, please feel free to leave a message on our BBS in the Suggestion_Box message area, as that is where I am collecting such ideas.

In no special order:
1)  Cancel Macro Key
2)  Identify Auto Macros
3)  Identify Frames not in use
4)  "Graphics" symbols dictionary
5)  BIOS Macro Indicator
6)  Copy Macro between Macro Files
7)  Less Memory, More Features
8)  Cut & Paste Feature
9)  Toggle not to say "Blank" or "Space", etc.
A)  Put JAWS to sleep
B)  Macro Learn
C)  Buzz during incoming transmitions if speech is turned off.
D)  Work with Windows
E)  WP Macro to say and delete prior word

Again, I willl try to respond to messages here in BlinkTalk, however you are more likely to get heard if you leave a message in the Suggestion_Box area that is set up specifically for handling and collecting these requests.

Bfn,
Jeff Belina
Tech Support
Henter-Joyce, Inc.

Henter-Joyce Technical Support BBS (813) 579-0099
                             VOICE (813) 576-5658
                               FAX (813) 577-0099

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From: Dennis.Bartlett@f1007.n282.z1.fidonet.org (Dennis Bartlett)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Window Bridge
Date: 10 Oct 92 05:02:15 GMT
Reply-To: Dennis.Bartlett@f1007.n282.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:282/1007 - DRAG-Net, Andover MN
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24853

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

According to their manual Window Bridge installation is supposed to be
automatic.  What were the problems in installing it?  I am interested
in the product and how you like it.  Which synthesizer are you using?
Let me know details about how you like the product and how difficult it
is to use.

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From: Alan.Fonseca@f715.n153.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Fonseca)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Speech
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:28:43 GMT
Reply-To: Alan.Fonseca@f715.n153.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:153/715 - The BandMaster, Vancouver BC
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24962

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I read with extreme interest your comments to John Sanfilippo about
the DecTalk. I am a speech impaired person (can't speak at all due
to recent illness) and currently have the use of a RealVoice
portable laptop speaking system. While it has many good features
the voice is flat - no intonation -and of poor quality so that most
people can't understand it at first. So I have been doing my own
research into a better system after hearing Prof. Hawking from
Cambridge speak (I have same condition as he).

I'm not sure what voice synthesizer he has but I do know it is
either a DecTalk, a SpeechPlus or a Smoothtalker by Words+.  It
sounds so much better than mine I just have to get something
better.

So I am writing to you on the chance you might have the
answers to the following:
- What is VOS program and where can I get it?
- Is DecTalk available with built-in speaker?
- Have you heard of Arctic program and where can I get
it?
- Do you know of any other good speech programs?
- If you were to buy a new portable speaking system
today, what would you buy? Any thoughts on this?
I am looking for the most natural sounding system that
can be understood by anyone.

I am currently waiting for a reply from Words+ in Lancaster,CA who
seem to have everything I need. But I want to be sure I have
investigated all systems and get the best bang for my buck!

And perchance do you have the address of Arctic in Troy, Michigan -
they also have a portable synthesizer called the Transport that
attaches to lid of Laptop with Velcro strips and 12" serial cable
(for $1295.00!!).  I can't phone any of these places and have to
resort to the mails.

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From: Ann.Stalnaker@f2120.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Krown Research
Date: 10 Oct 92 04:58:13 GMT
Reply-To: Ann.Stalnaker@f2120.n124.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:124/2120 - Fingers Talk, Irving TX
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24834

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

I have just been informed that Krown Research has gone belly up.
I have also been informed that AT&T will still repair or provide
names of technicians who repair Krown units.

Looks like UltraTec is the major TDD/TT manufacturer right now.
Perhaps soon the video phones will be perfected (I saw a demo of
one not long ago and while the screen was a little jerky, it was
nice.)  I suspect laptops and CPU's will be taking the place of
TDD/TT's sooner than we think.

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