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                             THE HANDICAP DIGEST

                                 Issue # 2818

                           Thursday, July 23, 1992

Today's Topics:


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                          Using a computer without
                          Re: When Placards Travel
                              Re: ADA Violation
          wanted: motivation information for brain injured relative
                             Spinal Cord Society
                        Disabilities and the election
                              Re: ADA Violation
                            Board members needed
                              Re: If you belive
                             Wheel Chair carrier


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Subject: Using a computer without
From: Bruce.Couper@f401.n229.z1.fidonet.org (Bruce Couper)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:229/401 - The Connection HST!, Oshawa ON


SDW>We would be very grateful if you could send me any information
   >leading to solutions here.

You will no doubt receive other replies to your query Sandro; I suggest
you contact IBM and ask for their current listings of hardware,
software, suppliers and retailers relating to adaptive technology for
persons with disabilities.

I have a friend who is a quad and whose voice is inaudible.  He uses an
on-screen "scanner" or keyboard emulator with a sip 'n puff switch
input; surprisingly efficient.  His is the Words + Scanning Keyboard
Emulator.  I have seen one from TASH in Canada which is also excellent.
Such systems might be considered as well as speech recognition.

Info on these and other solutions can be found in the free IBM info
package.

Please let us know how you make out.

IBM National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities
P. O. Box 2150
Atlanta, GA 30055
(800) 426-2133
(404) 238-4806
(800) 284-9482 (TDD)

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Subject: Re: When Placards Travel
From: Stu.Turk@p2.f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Stu Turk)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/26.2 - SoundingBoard, Pittsburgh PA


 > BD: well, I live in Ohio and when I visited Chicago I used my parking
 > BD: card and didn't have any problems. this could mean the chicago
 > BD: police do not patrol
 > BD:  [.....]

 > BD: i'm not "in the know," but I do not see why you couldn't use your
 > BD: card while out of state (just as long as the card is from the same
 > BD: state your plates are).

That might be a problem if you rent a car.  Might be best to call
or write to the Attorney General of the state you you (or rather,
Vixen, since you were replying to her) plan to go to.  Hmmm, might
be better to write, then take along a photocopy of the A.G.'s reply
to show to any cop who doesn't believe...

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Subject: Re: ADA Violation
From: Mark.Reynolds@f123.n202.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Reynolds)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:202/123 - The General Alarm, La Mesa


*** Quoting Leslie Donovan to All ***

LD> OK, you all, I've recently experienced first hand a violation of
LD> my rights under ADA.  Here's the story.

LD> I would have to take a driver's test because my disability

Isn't driving a PRIVILEDGE in every state?  I didn't think anyone
had a RIGHT to drive, without passing ALL the rules of each state.

In California, anyone who suffers a single fainting spell loses
their license.  Is that violating their "rights" under ADA?

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Subject: wanted: motivation information for brain injured relative
From: Al.Smith@f281.n351.z1.fidonet.org (Al Smith)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:351/281 - <Second Chance, Nanaimo BC


 > From: essmi@lims02.lerc.nasa.gov (Sherri Mitchell)
 > Index Number: 22802

 > this is my first time using the system, so bare with
 > me.  i am
 > trying to find tapes, books etc. that may help
 > motivate my sister
 > in law who has been in a nursing home for two years.
 > she's 42
 > years old and needs help to come out of depression and
 > become
 > motivated to get on with her life.  i'm sure she can
 > improve but i
 > need help to help her.  any information would be
 > appreciated.

Hi Sherri , I don't know how much help I can be but I had brain
surgery 1 1/2 yrs ago and while I was undergoing all the testing I
had tons of family and friends who would visit and spend time with
me and I'll tell you that that's what made the biggest difference
of all. So in other words (i'm no doctor) gather friends and family
together and spend time with her. tuake turns so that there's
always someone to talk to or just to be with. I hope you can find a
little peace of mind in this response.Let me know how she makes out.
Catch you later, Al

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Subject: Spinal Cord Society
From: Jocelyn.Lovell@f416.n250.z1.fidonet.org (Jocelyn Lovell)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:250/416 - EGS/Philo, Toronto ON


I was wondering if anyone out there has heard about a research
group called the Spinal Cord Society.  I have heard they're really
on to something with cure.  Something to do with genetic
engineering and disolving the scar left after injury to the cord.
Seems logical......  Anyone know anything??
					     J.L.

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Subject: Disabilities and the election
From: Gary.Warren@f5.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Warren)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:382/5 - Health-Link, Austin TX


Hiya, I'm back online again!  After a horrendous nine months living in
San Antonio (primarily because of respiratory and attendant care
problems), I am back in Midland living with my parents, I hope,
temporarily.  Right now, with my new notebook computer, I'm planning my
next issue of my disABILITY NEWS-letter, which will pertain to the
presidential candidates' stands on topics related to the disabled.
While Ross Perot's sudden withdrawal from the race leaves the field
somewhat less crowded, I'm still looking for any information related to
Bush and Clinton's viewpoints or actions while in past and present
offices which pertain to the handicapped, for good or bad.  If anyone
has valuable data about this, would you please either reply through
this echo or contact me:
Gary L. Warren
Editor and Publisher
disABILITY NEWS-letter
3306A Moss Court
Midland, Texas 79707
(915) 520-2923
I really need this info soon, because I'm planning to print out Vol.
Two, No. Two of disABILITY NEWS-letter right after next month's
Republican National Convention in Houston.
Any help would be mucho appreciated.  Thanks!
glw
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Subject: Re: ADA Violation
From: Douglas.Zachary@p0.f10.n137.z1.fidonet.org (Douglas Zachary)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:137/10.0 - The Above Board, Sarasota FL


As long as you have taken the written test you should be issued a
learners permit which will still establish your residency. Contact the
ACLU and if they don't help with a lawsuit then sue them too. The ADA
hotline should give you information on where to get help.  You
shouldn't have much trouble if you get a disability group to enter into
a class action suit with you. You are out to correct a wrong and not
get rich, right?  Best of luck.

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Subject: Board members needed
From: Patricia.Bregman@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Patricia Bregman)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL


KH>From: khackbarth@attmail.att.com (Kenneth Hackbarth)
KH>Index Number: 22839
KH>
KH>[Note from Bill McGarry: The original distribution for this
KH> article was for New Jersey only.]
KH>
KH>I am Board Chair for the Computer Center for People with
KH>disAbilities in Shrewsbury, NJ (immediately south of Red Bank).
KH>The center is a program of Family Resource Associates, a private
KH>non-profit agency, serving multiply handicapped children ages birth
KH>to 8.  The computer center additionally serves disAbled individuals
KH>of all ages and is a charter member of the Alliance for Technology
KH>Access.
KH>
KH>The center has been in operation for two years and has a membership
KH>of over 65 individuals and 7 schools.  The Computer Center board is
KH>looking for additional board members to help the center grow in
KH>membership and service to the community.  The board meets once each
KH>month in Shrewsbury (at FRA) with committees meeting during the
KH>month as necessary.
KH>
KH>The center provides a non-commercial setting for disAbled
KH>individuals and their families to explore enabling technology
KH>(computer software, hardware, adapted peripherals, and augmentative
KH>communication devices - we also hope to expand to include
KH>environmental controls).
KH>
KH>If you have an interest in technology or issues of disAbility, or
KH>if you've just always wondered how a non-profit board functions,
KH>let me know.  We are particularly interested in recruiting members
KH>of the disAbled community or their families.
KH>

              I would really appreciate it if you could send me
              information about your centre.  I am active in several
              projects dealing with employment equity and accommodation
              in the context of developing new legislation, policy and
              guidelines and working on specific ways in which
              people with disabilities can participate more fully
              in all kinds of activities and all ages.

              At the moment there is no coordinated centre here and
              your idea is intriguing.  You can either
              send material to:

                     PO Box 500-15,
                     552 Church St.,
                     Toronto, Ont M4Y 2H0

              or send me a message through this bulletin board.

   Good luck.

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Subject: Re: If you belive
From: Wayne.Renardson@p0.f14.n116.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Renardson)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:116/14.0


Hello Carlos...Just saw your post and thought you might be interested
in a book I just reviewed for the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
It is called You're Not Alone (I dislike the maudlin title) and it
was written by John Sabolich of the Sabolich Prosthetic and Research
Center in Oklahoma City. It has a great introduction on various types
of amputations and prosthetic devices and contains stories from 38
different amputees who have overcome all manner of problems to lead
active lives. The book is very reasonable at $7.95 from Sabolich Research
Center, 1017 NW 10, Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Their toll free phone
is 1-800-522-4428. I note you are from Toronto...So am I...Born and
lived on Alton Street near Greenwood Park but now in Nashville TN...Hope
you enjoy the echo...cheers...

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Subject: Wheel Chair carrier
From: Carl.Thomas@f5.n3647.z1.fidonet.org (Carl Thomas)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3647/5 - Equalizer, Sumter SC


It's in the Sears Specialog catalog BH. This was a home health
catalog which expired May 26, 1992. It had a special 1-800-326-1750
for ordering from that catalog only. The following is the info from
the catalog.

Wheelchair Transporters

4. Aluminum Alloy Brackets fit rear bumper. Support locks on to
brackets with quick release pins. Lift folded chair and secure with
nylon ties. Removable when not in use. Cover sold separately below.
Hardware and instructions included.

Weight 7 pounds.
Order number  F 8 BH 1643    Price $149.95 US

It appears to be catalog order only. Hopr this helps. The picture
shows two clamp type things attached to rear bumper and the carrier
brackets hooked to them. Doesn't look like a whole lot to it for
$150 but you know how that goes.

Carl

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