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From: Sheila.Fava@f68.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila Fava)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: SPORTS AND CHATS...
Date: 7 Oct 92 16:40:32 GMT
Reply-To: Sheila.Fava@f68.n382.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:382/68 - Diabetes Discussion, Austin TX
X-Fidonet: Abled Athlete Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24736

[This is from the Abled Athlete Conference]

The quoted message (below) is quoted with no charge to the sender:

CC> I was really glad to get your reply (lengthy one at that).

Never let it be said, Carl, that "Motor-Digit" Fava sends short
messages.  I realize a smaller town (like we both live in -- and
remember I do not live in Texas) has less to offer in the way of
athletics for the disABLED.  It requires a constant, "Hey!  I'm
here!" reminder to the TAB population and the disABLED population.
Transportation can be a down-right bear when it comes to traveling
from from home to competition and back again.  And the possibility
of other disABLED -potential- athletes is reduced as is the smaller
the town.  Nevada has four persons per square mile --- ! ---
However, (according to statistics) ten percent of the population of
a State should be disABLED in some way.  Those statistics are not
just for the age group 40 to 100 years of age -- you'd think they
are, but they aren't -- the statistics include the culturally-born
disABLED as well as traumatic disABLED persons of all ages.

But, where is the disABLED -potential- athlete?  Probably living in
a small town with a desire to be an athlete -- but no
transportation to the adaptive sports program.  I say that because
I live in a State where I am the -only- disABLED competitive
athlete but where the swimming pool is available year 'round and
transportation is semi-accessable (depending on the mode of
transportation).

How far are you willing to travel to a competition?  Is your team
located in about the same vicinity as you?  Is your team
sponsored?

CC> (Town is also a retirement community)

     Are you retired?

CC> I have been thinking of playing tennis and have the chance to grow into
 CC> that sport as well as I have in b-ball.

Those two sports are also the most popular sports...and WC Rugby
comes in a close third (I'm talking about the choice male WC
athletes make.).

Speaking of never ending sports info and "Sports 'N' Spokes"
Magazine:  Do you also belong to NWAA (National Wheelchair Athletic
Association)?  Now, -that's- a fount of inforDmation -plus- each
issue of the newsletter gives a calendar of up-coming sports
competitions, when (and where) they will be held, who to contact
and the sponsoring athletic association.

Now that I've yakked on and on about my favorite subject, I will
close.  However, I'll be back.....

                    ---Sheila

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From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Hello
Date: 9 Oct 92 20:58:55 GMT
Reply-To: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:150/175.1 - Busted Flush BBS, New Castle DE
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24811

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a message to Joe Chamberlain <22 Sep 92 15:02> Alan Hess wrote:

 AH> Too many of those books get too into religion for my taste.  I'm
 AH> glad the authors are helped by their religious faith, but it
 AH> isn't my cup of tea.  *adh*

I approach them as stories.  If religion is part of the story that
is fine, until it gets to be the only part.  We all believe in some
sort of supreme being and attribute certain successes to their
intervention.  However, as you say, there is a point where it gets
to be too much.

I learned as a child that God help those who help themselves
first.  In my book that means getting out there and doing and
giving thanks for the ability to do.

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From: dfp1@lehigh.edu (Daniel Pratt)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: speech recognition
Date: 13 Oct 92 04:04:54 GMT
Reply-To: dfp1@lehigh.edu (Daniel Pratt)
Organization: Lehigh University
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24866

In article <24635@handicap.news>, roberts@slc.paramax.com
(Doug Roberts) writes:
>Index Number: 24635
>
>Speech Recognition: is anybody out there experimenting
>with this technology on their home computer? I know
>that speech recognition has a long way to go yet, but
>perhaps there are some rudimentary forms that would be
>useful, especially for the hearing impaired, like myself.
>

DragonDictate and VoiceType both provide accurate voice recognition
of up to 40 words per min.  I'm a quadraplegic who uses DragonDictate,
and it works unbelievably.  For information contact:

                Dragon Systems, Inc.
                320 Nevada St.
                Newton, MA   02160

                (617) 965-5200

Dan
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From: John.Sanfilippo@p0.f102.n2603.z1.fidonet.org (John Sanfilippo)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: displays
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:28:28 GMT
Reply-To: John.Sanfilippo@p0.f102.n2603.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2603/102.0 - The Event Horizon, Bay Ridge NY
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24960

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Steve, you recently wrote about electronic equipment with lcd
displays which are inaccessible to visually impaired folks.

I'm just adding a footnote to what you said.

I recently purchased a Yamaha QY10 which is a wonderful portable
music studio the size of a video tape!  The item cost me $350
with all the bells and whistles i could get for it.  The best
way for me to use it, however, is to put it under one of those
Closed circuit TV's; goodbye portability and easy accessibility!
Now, if i could not see at all, i'd have to concentrate like mad
to use the thing and memorize its myriad of  menus and prompts.
Like, what a drag!  A little while later i saw advertised in
Matilda Ziegler magazine another QY10 with a braille manual. The
apparantly disappointed visually impaired person wanted $325 for
that set. Well, $325 is about what the qy10 sells for new, and
unless the blink had a friend  braille up the manual for free,
he/she paid for the braille too. All around, about the only
thing they gained is a little disappointing education.
Certainly, i would not buy a used qy10 for $325, braille manual
or not.

Copy this message, if you like, and send it whereever you like.
I should send a letter to Yamaha ...

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From: Jocelyn.Lovell@f416.n250.z1.fidonet.org (Jocelyn Lovell)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Spinal Cord Society
Date: 16 Oct 92 04:00:31 GMT
Reply-To: Jocelyn.Lovell@f416.n250.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:250/416 - EGS/Philo, Toronto ON
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25044

Allan:
  Since my last note I've investigated the Spinal Cord Society extensively,
and that genetic engineering research is definitely going on.  I have
spoken to other quads & paras (I'm am a c5/6 quad myself) and they have
heard inkings of it here and there.
  A look back at some of the SCS research projects, computerized walking
and adult mammalian spinal cord regeneration, it seems they've hit on
something here.  Genetic engineering is a real revolution now.  This one
was thought of years ago but, the tools and knowledge needed to manipulate
human genes did not exist.
  It's like this:  Acute injuries to the spinal cord have been shown to
regenerate with help (electrical stimulation, steroids etc.) but this is
not so with the chronic, older injury.  It is well known that the resulting
scar left by injury is the barrier to regrowth of axons.  The molecule
responsible for bonding the scar together has been identified and an
injectable serum, to break down its adhesive properties, has been formulated.
It is believed once this scar barrier is disolved, regrowth may happen by
itself.
  Their address:
  Spinal Cord Society
  Wendell Road
  Fergus Falls, Minnesota
  USA, 56537
  fax    218-739-5262
  phone  218-739-5252

  They put out a monthy newsletter as well.

                                                         Jocelyn

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From: David.Bond@p0.f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org (David Bond)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: CD Rom advice.
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:22:52 GMT
Reply-To: David.Bond@p0.f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:104/810.0 - Electronic Library, Denver CO
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24932

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Two part question here....

For anybody that is using CD Rom, are you by any chance using the disk sold
by Power-up called: "Bible Library"?  If you are, or know of someone who is,
is it speech accessible?  Then, if you don't know anything about this
particular disk, is there a way to determine approximately how speech
friendly or not friendly a CD disk will be by talking to tech support and
asking certain questions?  One thing I have picked up on is that sometimes
these disks are graphic for only the first screen or so, but then they
switch to a Dos environment and are quite usable.  I don't have any problem
with this, but please feel free to share any comments.

Thanks for any help.

Dave

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From: Bill.Koppelmann@p0.f809.n104.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Koppelmann)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Different Tugs
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:23:01 GMT
Reply-To: Bill.Koppelmann@p0.f809.n104.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:104/809.0 - Fantasy Mountain, Golden CO
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24933

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 WW>and even though LeeRoy is one strong pup, the only reason we
 WW> sometimes move at a very fast clip is because I allow him to do so.

Willie,
This is getting to look better all the time, thanks for your comments
here.  I guess one of the reasons why I might have had an improper
impression here is because I've heard some dogs breathing hard as they
were going along almost as though the owner was pulling back so hard
that it was choking the dog.  I know that I'll hear all about this at
S E, but your thoughts as a long time dog user would be appreciated as
well.

 WW> ... Nobody's Favorite Sysop!
Aw now Willie, I know that we've all given you a hard time around
here, but is it really that bad? <grins>
I'd just like to take this moment to thank you again for working with
me.  I know that on some occasions I've come on with an attitude, and
I've still probably got much to learn, but thanks for more than
tollerating me and all my questions.

                        Bill K.

... IN THE BLINKTALK ECHO, WE FEEL GOOD

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From: David.Bond@p0.f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org (David Bond)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Artic Speech
Date: 16 Oct 92 04:02:58 GMT
Reply-To: David.Bond@p0.f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:104/810.0 - Electronic Library, Denver CO
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25052

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 SB> I am running Artic 3.03 and have come up with two words that I can
 SB> notget it to say correctly.

 SB> The first is Debbie.  No matter if you spell it Debi, Deby, Debby

 SB> The other is the company name A T & T.  In the exception dictionary

Hi Steve-

I don't like the way the dictionary works or doesn't work sometimes, but
when it works, I discovered that using an "'", (apostrophe) as a separator
between phonetic syllables when entering the exception spelling works pretty
good.  I was trying to get AT&T to work, and I too have had problems with
words like this, but just got used to them, but thought I would try to get
it to work for fun since you asked about it.  Guess what I discovered after
I played around with mine for a few minutes....  The "&" (ampersand) doesn't
work in the Artic dictionary!  Try it for yourself....enter just a plain &
and see if you can get the dictionary to recognize it.

Anyway, try this for Debbie....

I will spell out "'" (apostrophe) between the phonetic syllables, and of
course you know not to allow any space between the syllables.

Enter: deh apostrophe bee

Hope it works.

Dave

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From: Bob.Westerman@p2.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Westerman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Tiny Talk
Date: 10 Oct 92 04:58:51 GMT
Reply-To: Bob.Westerman@p2.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.2 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24841

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In a msg on <Aug 30 21:46>, Michael Gerlach of 1:129/89 writes:

 MG> Hello all! I am writing this message for a friend of mine, Bob
 MG> Norris. We have installed Tiny Talk on his computer and am
 MG> trying to figure out how to configure it for Procomm + and
 MG> other programs.

These kinds of things will have to be handled on a program by
program basis.  For Procomm Plus, assuming you have version 2.0,
your best bet is to get into the PC+ setup utility and turn Snow
Removal ON.  This will force PC+ to write through the video BIOS,
making it easier for TinyTalk to intercept the screen text.

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From: Isaac.Obie@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Isaac Obie)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Different Strokes!
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:19:56 GMT
Reply-To: Isaac.Obie@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:101/460.0 - VI/BUG, Holbrook MA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24913

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Willie, I noticed that when my dog was near a person that I knew, she
pulled extra hard to say come on, let me show you something. I knew that
that aspect couldn't be changed. I didn't try to change it. But
sometimes when I am walking along at a pretty good clip and It's been a
long time out there, that left shoulder gets tired. Or at least it used
to. This isn't to say that a puller is a bad dog. It's to say that I
wish there was less at times. I've never heard that a puller was bad
either. So we're in total agreement on this one. Those little dogs are
great friends and pets. they tell you a lot if you listen and observe.
You know, I never knew how much one could learn from a dog until I had
that cclose partnership. My lady friend has her first dog and she's
saying that she's now beginning to notice these things after almost two
years. I told her it doesn't happen overnight. You also have to be tuned
in and real closely at that. Isaac

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From: John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Date: 9 Oct 92 16:20:31 GMT
Reply-To: John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:261/1000 - Nerve Center, Pikesville MD
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24773

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

I have it, and as a para, I do not want an operation, so I wear a
leather splint on that hand to prevent wrist flection.

One of the first signs is the thumb sign of your hand getting numb
and sore.  If it is the small finger side of your hand, that coulc
be caused by the Ulner nerve, funny bone, having compression.
DON'T LEAN ON YOUR ELBOWS!

If it is carpel tunnel, wearing a canvis splint, with a metal peach
holding the wrist from flexing at night, and your hand does get
into weard flexes at night, is a good first preventive move.  You
can probable get them in a good drug store.  Talk to the pharamist
(?) there.

Take care of it early, and you will save your self lots of problems.
Regards, John

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From: Sheila.Fava@f68.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila Fava)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: football
Date: 7 Oct 92 16:41:13 GMT
Reply-To: Sheila.Fava@f68.n382.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:382/68 - Diabetes Discussion, Austin TX
X-Fidonet: Abled Athlete Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24740

[This is from the Abled Athlete Conference]

First things first, Shawn:  Greetings!  Welcome to this
Conference.  If you are interested in Sports For the disABLED, here
we are!

About football for those who are blind:

SK> ...is there a form of blind football. that would be so much fun.

Football is a contact sport, Shawn, and would be very dangerous to
all concerned.  The Athletic Directors have decided that football,
basketball (and other contact sports) will not be offered to blind
athletes.  Safety for the athlete is their first concern.  There
are other sports open to blind athletes -- Golf, Bowling, Tennis,
Swimming, Track and Field, Tandem Bicycle Racing, Sailing, Skiing
(both Cross Counry and Downhill).  The Accuracy Sports (like
Archery and Air Guns) are also sports that are disallowed.

There is more to sports and fun than football....

                    ---Sheila

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From: David.Tanner@f168.n129.z1.fidonet.org (David Tanner)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Speech
Date: 16 Oct 92 04:04:32 GMT
Reply-To: David.Tanner@f168.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/168 - Braille Bank BBS, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25058

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Alan, Having missed your original message somewhere along the line
I am not sure exactly what your synthesizer requirements are, but
wanted to respond to a couple of replies I saw to you.  If you are
looking at an external synthesizer you may want to consider the
MultiVoice, but expect it to have slow response to shuting up.  On
the other hand the Accent, Litetalk, and several other externals
will shut up much better.

If you want the clarity of the DecTalk speech and can use an
internal speech card I would highly recommend the DecTalk PC
internal card.  Henter-Joyce, Arkenstone, G. W. Micro, and many
other vendors are selling this card and it is fantastic.  It puts
the MultiVoice to shame.  Unlike the MultiVoice with it's slow
response when told to shut up, the DEC PC stops  almost as fast as
any other synthesizer on the market.In addition the Dec PC is list
priced at $1,195 instead of the $1,655 charged for the MultiVoice.
Be sure that if you decide on the DecPC that you get the Dec PC
software release 4.0F which seems to have solved a few problems
from earlier versions.

        D. T.

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From: DREWWE@snymorva.cs.snymor.edu (Bill Drew)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: ADA and College Libraries
Date: 14 Oct 92 13:28:34 GMT
Reply-To: DREWWE@snymorva.cs.snymor.edu (Bill Drew)
Organization: SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology - Morrisville, New York
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24941

Mr. McGarry,

Do you have any information on what is requiredor recommended for college
libraries or libraries in general?  Information on such things as access to
stacks, special computer stations, and other such items would be helpful..

Wilfred Drew (Call me "Bill")   Serials/Reference/Computers Librarian
State University of New York  College of Agriculture and Technology
P.O. Box 902;  Morrisville, NY 13408-0902
BITNET: DREWWE@SNYMORVA Internet: DREWWE@SNYMORVA.CS.SNYMOR.EDU
Phone: (315)684-6055 or 684-6060  Fax: (315)684-6115
Any opinions expressed here are mine and are subject to change without notice.
From: Z_STAFF_CL@SOUTHAMPTON-INSTITUTE.AC.UK (Carol Long)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Help Requested - Talking Terminals
Date: 7 Oct 92 18:53:24 GMT
Reply-To: Z_STAFF_CL@SOUTHAMPTON-INSTITUTE.AC.UK (Carol Long)
Organization: Olivetti AFD
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24766

An appeal for your experiences and thoughts

I have been asked to write a paper on talking terminals and users
reactions to them.

If you have any experience of these machines or would like to
suggest any issues to be raised, I would be glad to hear from you.

For example,

How did you hear about the equip ?
Which source did you get yours from ?
What do you use them for ?
What is the most annoying thing about them ?
What is the most annoying thing "sighted" people do with regard to
What they send them ?
How could things be improved ?

Many thanks

Carol A Long,  Southampton Institute of Higher Education, England
        email     :  Z_STAFF_CL@UK.AC.SOUTHAMPTON-INSTITUTE
DISCLAIMER - merely musings unless otherwise stated.
SPELLING   - entirely due to typing errors and poetic licence.
RELEASE    - repost at will, with acknowledgements to author.
From: Lynn.Rosenberg@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Lynn Rosenberg)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Wallets
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:21:37 GMT
Reply-To: Lynn.Rosenberg@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:260/207 - The Recovery Room, Rochester NY
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24924

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I have available for purchase wallets, designed for blind people at $6.
These wallets are in different colors for ladies and paisley for men.
Unlike the usual conventional wallet, these wallets have divisions for
you're different amounts of money, one compartment for ones, one for
fives one for tens and one for twenties, which for me is easier than
folding the money in different ways.  If interested you can leave me
mail on this bbs or can call 716-865-2585.  Thank you.  Lynn

 * SLMR 2.1a * We all live in a yellow subroutine.

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