HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: Fran.O'gorman@f94.n272.z1.fidonet.org (Fran O'gorman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: S.I.G.N.S.
Date: 15 Oct 92 16:20:26 GMT
Reply-To: Fran.O'gorman@f94.n272.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:272/94 - Monroe Electronic M, Monroe NY
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25031

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

FO>>The general reason behind your effort sounds noble, but I feel I
FO>>should warn you that, as was learned with Esperanto (an
FO>>international language that was made up to facilitate
FO>>communication) unless the langauge already exists and people are
FO>>already using it, a new, made up one doesn't seem to take hold.
FO>>Language evolves in use, so with the exception of defining
FO>>technical terms, if ASL is what most folk use, that's what they'll
FO>>continue to use.

 RC> Very good point!  Thanks....

This reminds me of the cutest story I heard about the developement
of the sign for 'anthropology'...

At Gally, a professor for the newly established program in
anthropology (at that time) was hired who was just learning sign
and was not very proficient yet.  He stopped a student along a
walkway and asked him what the sign for 'anthropology' was.  The
student signed 'don't know' and went on his way.  Do you know, the
sign 'don't know' was then used for years as the sign for
anthropolgy because that professor misunderstood the intent of
that response!

It gives insight into the very human aspect of language!  Also
signs sometimes ARE 'made up' when the need arises-- like the
proliferation of microcomputers...thus the development of signs
related to the computer...but again, I still feel that to be a
truly bonafide sign -- it has to stand the test of time and use.

--Fran

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From: Joe.Chamberlain@p1.f175.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Hello
Date: 15 Oct 92 16:21:00 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: 25035

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a message to Tim Syfert <08 Oct 92 14:19> Beth Davis wrote:

 BD> easier if I could breathe on my own.  Sometimes I just want to...

Yep.  I think we all get to that stage on a regular basis.
Sometimes I get really depressed and just enjoy feeling down for a
while.  Then, I think of something else and give myself a mental
pep talk.

     Hang in there.

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From: Cheryl.Traub@p0.f401.n250.z1.fidonet.org (Cheryl Traub)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Vacation Spots For The Bd
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:26:19 GMT
Reply-To: Cheryl.Traub@p0.f401.n250.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:250/401.0 - MetroHUB 4, Rexdale ON
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24945

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi Lynn.  I'm glad you enjoy going to Lake Joseph.  I remember going there
years ago when I was a kid and I always hated it.  The food was terrible and
also the counsellors were quite mean.  I remember some days having to go for
a morning dip at 7:30 in the morning and the water was freezing and I also
remember a sunrise breakfast at 4:00 in the morning which I hated.  I didn't
really have any good experiences with that camp.

... Silver Xpress? Its tracks were washed out by a Blue Wave!

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From: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org (Arthur Saus)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: RSD Support Group,You, Me
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:21:54 GMT
Reply-To: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:376/72.160 - Windows of the Worl, Columbia SC
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24926

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Hello Dave!

28 Sep 92, Dave Resnik writes to Arthur Saus:

 DR> I can say by having RSD it does spread.

This only makes me question the diagnosis of RSD.  I do not
disagree that there are other pain problems that are mistakenly
diagnosed as RSD by many well meaning physicians.  I have not seen
any peer reviewed medical literature that agrees with this
contention of RSD "jumping" from one extremity to another. Also,
this is very contrary to my experience in dealing with this
problem.

 DR>  True RSD is very rare but if you look and see millions of people
 DR> have it. It is just never diag. as having it.

Maybe, but I am also concerned about exactly the opposite problem
of people actually not having RSD, yet being "diagnosed" as having
it.  I believe this is much more common than what you have
suggested now that RSD has become a more "popular" diagnosis.

 DR> But you are only as good as the teacher. If the teacher
 DR> does not know the subject then all the students will be in the dark as the
 DR> teacher.

Although this may be true in many fields of study, this is NOT TRUE
in medicine!  All physicians are trained from the beginning to be
independant researchers and have a lifetime dedication to
independant study of reference material.  Physicians are not
limited to being "only as good as the teacher", although our
understanding is limited by the current state of research in any
given field.  Although a tremendous amount is known about disease
processes, there is still a tremendous amount yet to be discovered
about these same disease processes.

Arthur

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From: wtm@bunker.shel.isc-br.com (Bill McGarry)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: futura tdd software source?
Date: 14 Oct 92 13:27:17 GMT
Reply-To: wtm@bunker.shel.isc-br.com (Bill McGarry)
Organization: The Handicap News BBS (1-203-337-1607)
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24940

Randy Dietz (rdietz@nyx.cs.du.edu) writes:

> Where can I purchase this?  Has anybody seen anything better?

If you want to try a demo version, I have it available via
anonymous ftp from "handicap.shel.isc-br.com".  Login in
as "anonymous" using your email address as your password.
"cd" to /pub/hearing and do a "get" of FUTUR201.ZIP

This is also available via file request and to first time
callers on the Handicap News BBS at 1-203-337-1607.

The purchase prices is $ 39.95 and should be sent to:

  Futura Wave Communications
  3506 Comm. Barney Drive NE #T-2
  Washington, DC 20018

                                Bill McGarry

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From: Lynn.Rosenberg@f207.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Lynn Rosenberg)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Vacation Spots For The Bd
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:30:09 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: 24971

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hello Cherryl, It's to bad you had such a poor experience at Lake
Joseph center.  I've been told, at times the place wasn't as good as
it has been since I've been going their.  I suppose it depends on
the director.  May they treated the kids different, I don't know.  I
can't imagine one being forced to go on a sunrise breakfast at 4 am.
 At least for the adults, you don't have to participate in any
activities if you don't want too.  You couldn't catch me in that
lake at 7am if you tried, especially this summer because of the cold
weather.  It was good to meet you on this bbs.  Where do you live in
Canada.  Thanks Lynn

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From: Paul.Goedicke@p0.f10.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Paul Goedicke)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Date: 7 Oct 92 15:45:03 GMT
Reply-To: Paul.Goedicke@p0.f10.n260.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:260/10.0 - Med TechNet/WNY Mic, Buffalo NY
X-Fidonet: Rare Disorder Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24724

[This is from the Rare Disorders Conference]

I have an 8-year-old son who had HUS 4 years ago. After the initial
renal failure, he has regained about 50% function. Does anyone know
of any recent published data on long-term prognosis after HUS? The
renal specialists are very non-committal with answers, but do not
discount the possibility of renal transplant within the next 10
years or so. It appears that treatments for hemolytic uremic
syndrome have made little progress in 4 years. I would appreciate
any information anyone could provide. Thanks.

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From: Steve.Gomes@p0.f810.n104.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Gomes)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Editorial
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:23:10 GMT
Reply-To: Steve.Gomes@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: 24934

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

god willy what a story too bad that happend to you well I have had a
few evenings ruined myself because of these people and how wonderful
my dog is i just tell them that I am discussing something with my
girl friend now and I will talk to them later and I have even slaped
a man who blew cigarette smoke in my dogs face and said to the dog
let me see your teeth and let me see your ears so I do what I can
when I can with the situation but it is very upsetting and why
should we have to put up with this when we already have to put up
with alot in the first place

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From: Bob.Moffatt@f94.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Bob Moffatt)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Doctors
Date: 7 Oct 92 14:28:21 GMT
Reply-To: Bob.Moffatt@f94.n105.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/94 - Big Bob's BBS, Portland OR
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24700

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

> I went to my pain clinic in the summer of 91. The doc's name was
> Dr.Payne... no kidding. I saw that message from the doctor about the
> epiderals not being to awfully painful or bad. All I can say is this guy
> surely hasn't had to be the one on the table getting the receiving end of
> the needle! But, although it didn't work I had to give it a try anyway,
> even 3 tries for the full treatment. Once you reach this point you will
> give anything a try.. eh?

Try 5 epidural injections.  They lasted on me about 2 hours or so.
The doctor who did the epidurals (all 5 of them) finally told me
that it would'nt be a good idea to have anymore.  I hate this pain
and when doctors tell you "well theres nothing we can do"
Sometimes I think if I diddn't have a daughter or a good mom, it
would be easier to end it as to go on.  Especially since my doctor
took me off of all pain medication and put me on Optifast, food was
about all I had and now not only the pain meds but they want to
take that away too, Hell, why not just shoot me in the head and get
it over with, hahahaha I really don't mean that, it just gets so
frustrating sometimes.

                                         Bob

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From: shanea@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Shane Alderton)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Tiny Talk
Date: 13 Oct 92 04:05:21 GMT
Reply-To: shanea@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Shane Alderton)
Organization: Sydney University Computing Service, Sydney, NSW, Australia
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24868

... (Eric Bohlman) writes:

>We don't yet have any pre-designed Tinytalk configurations for PC+, ...
>...  The main terminal screen could be handled with a
>continuous scroll window if there's no way to force BIOS output for received
>data.

According to Doug Wakefield, Procomm+ (V1.x at least) doesn't have
an obvious switch for BIOS writes, as does Procomm 2.4.2, however
turning snow check on should make it write through the BIOS
channel, however I think that this varies depending on your video
display type, i.e. CGA MONOCHROME etc.

Tim Noonan
From: Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Siren)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: mega dots
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:20:51 GMT
Reply-To: Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:396/5.18 - Pontchippi, New Orleans LA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24919

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 WF> Nick, I use MegaDots. If I'm not mistaken, Raised Dot Computing has a
 WF> better MegaDots demo out. (The first demo issued in June was a bit buggy.)
 WF>
 WF> I like the ability to quickly flip from print to braille and back again
 WF> while editing a document. I am finding that with MegaDots I have better
 WF> preview capabilities and am saving paper in the editing process.

Warren, couldn't you have flipped from print to braille with the hotdots, by using wordperfect, or another editor, and loading the print text, and the bfm file in at the same time, and accomplish the same thing.

Why are you saving on paper with the megadots?

Walter

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From: Keith.Jones@p13.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Uti's
Date: 9 Oct 92 16:21:24 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: 24779

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 JC>      This was what I was referring to.  I have a
 JC> resistrant bug that can be treated only with an IV
 JC> antibiotic that might make me go blind.  This is just what
 JC> I need -- to be a blind quad in an electric wheelchair
 JC> trying to cross a busy intersection.  I'll live with the
 JC> low level infection.

 Just out of curiousity, what is that medication and isn't it a case
 where you would go into a hospital, get the drug intravenously until
 the infection cleared up and then left with no need to worry about
 doing it again?

 This is what happened in my case. I got the IV drug which killed all
 the bugs and was then put on an daily antibiotic. I have not had a UTI
 in almost six years now.

 Also, don't you get terrible side effects from having an infection all
 the time such as AD, increased spasticity, burning urine? I had
 problems with all these things as well as the recurrent infected balls.
 I'll take the antibiotic forever to prevent these things. I once
 decided that I could probably get off everything I'm on now with the
 only exception being the antibiotic.

                       -Keith-

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From: Mike.Freeman@f126.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Freeman)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: caps problem
Date: 16 Oct 92 04:10:05 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: 25070

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In a message to William Wilson <25 Sep 92 22:43> John Sanfilippo wrote:

 JS> Nope, the bios aint it either. I've
 JS> had the problem on different
 JS> computers.  with different bios.

Hi, John.

I beg to differ with you.  What your experience shows is that the
problem may be common to more than one BIOS.

Mike Freeman
... ** Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. **
___ CRR QWK 1.40

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From: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org (Arthur Saus)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: RSD Group
Date: 7 Oct 92 14:27:25 GMT
Reply-To: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:376/72.160 - Windows of the Worl, Columbia SC
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24693

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

 JB> On (18 Sep 92) Mike Lyons wrote to Dave Resnik...

 ML>> Now with RSDS, the first three months is critical.

 ML>> It started in my dad's left leg and has since spread to
 ML>> his right leg and now we beleive that it is in both arms, his spine,
 ML>> his neck and possibly even his face!

To All who are interested in Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy:

I am concerned that many pains are being labeled RSD, when this is
not an appropriate diagnosis.  I have seen similar statements to
the one above, and have responded in this echo about this type of
statement previously.  This is NOT characteristic of Reflex
Sympathetic Dystrophy!!

RSD DOES NOT begin in one location then move to involve other
extremities! There may be other serious pain problems that act like
this, but this is NOT characteristic of Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy.  This is so atypical, it would I woulsuggest to me that
this pain problem is anything EXCEPT RSD!  I would recommend you
consult a physician who specializes in these type of problems
before accepting a diagnosis of RSD if the pain "spreads" from one
part of the body to another, rather than involving a single
extremity only.

Also, RSD almost always occurs in an extremity AFTER a known injury
to that extremity.  That "known injury" may even be surgery to that
extremity in which the operation and healing were otherwise
perfect.

RSD is a very strange phenomenon, and also very rare!  Most
physicians will never see a single case in their lifetime (and that
even includes military physicians who see injuries due to war).

Arthur

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From: Jeffrey.Vandyke@f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org (Jeffrey Vandyke)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Floor grate break-through
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:51:13 GMT
Reply-To: Jeffrey.Vandyke@f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:279/14 - Project Enable, Dunbar WV
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 25006

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

  Anyone live in a trailer house? It just occurred to me to share
this with everyone. We live in a trailer house, and the heating
ducts come equipped with very cheap floor grates. It takes about
a day and a half to destroy one with my electric chair, and that's
while trying to avoid them! Sound familiar, anyone?
  Well, I finally found a place that makes registers that can take
the pounding. The're from the Reggio Register Co., and they mostly
make this stuff for restoration-type work. We replaced 2 of our
grates a year and a half ago, and I haven't managed to even crack
one yet. They are made of cast iron. The company also makes solid
brass and solid aluminum ones, among others. The reason we only
replaced 2 grates, was to test out the product, and because they
were the 2 grates I run over the most.
  Anyone wants to have the phone number, I'll look it up.
                   -- Jeff

 * SLMR 2.1a * Member, Off-Road Wheelchair Association

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From: Gary.Petraccaro@f12.n2610.z1.fidonet.org (Gary Petraccaro)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Scr Rev and Voice Syn Info request
Date: 7 Oct 92 15:44:44 GMT
Reply-To: Gary.Petraccaro@f12.n2610.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2610/12 - Post Road Inn, Greensburg PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference
Originator: wtm@sheldev.shel.isc-br.com

Index Number: 24722

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 SF> From: sferguso@vdoe386.vak12ed.edu (Steve Ferguson)
 SF> Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network (Richmond)

Your cheapest synthesizers are the Echo, the Sound Blaster, the
DoubleTalk,and the Sounding Board.  They start at $100 with the
portable Echo. You can get the Sound Blaster for $130, the
DoubleTalk goes for $280, and the Sounding Board for still more.
Top priced synthesizers go for $1500-$2000, and the mid priced
clump is around $800-$900.  William Wilson and myself both have
Sounding Boards which we'd sell.  It's not altruism, we want faster
modems to keep our boards running affordably.

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From: Alan.Fonseca@f715.n153.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Fonseca)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Artic Speech
Date: 14 Oct 92 15:30:58 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: 24976

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I don't have Arctic program but with the synthesizer I have
(RealVoice) when I have this problem I put in an apostrophy like
for Debbie I would type Deb'bee. Try it - it may work!

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From: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: PC as TDD?
Date: 15 Oct 92 04:34:32 GMT
Reply-To: nff2355@dsacg2.dsac.dla.mil (Dale Pennington)
Organization: Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, Columbus
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference
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Index Number: 25022

From article <24770@handicap.news>, by WJM@utrc.utc.com (Bill):
>
> Now for my question:
>
> Is there a product available (or plans for a kit), that would allow
> me to use my PC as a TDD device?
>

Bill,

There are two such devices, that I know of.

The IBM PhoneCommunicator can be used as a TDD or slow modem,
displays both sides of a conversation on the screen at once, can
automatically dial numbers, can interpret signals from a tone phone
at the other end into words, is able to answer automatically, and
more.

To order a PhoneCommunicator convenience kit, part number 6450618
call:  (800) 426-3388 (Continental USA Voice)
       (800) 426-3383 (Continental USA TDD)
       (800) 465-1234 (Canada)

To obtain your free copy of the IBM Personal Computing Catalog and
the name of your nearest dealer, call (800) 426-2468.

For more information contact:

     IBM Special Needs Information Referral Center
     P.O. Box 2150
     Atlanta, GA  30301-2150
     USA Phone:  (800) 426-2133 (voice)
                 (800) 284-9482 (TDD)

You may also wish to ask them for "Resource Guide for Persons with
Hearing Impairments".

A somewhat more inexpensive solution is the Microflip mic300i
board.  This too has many features including slow modem, TDD,
dialing, saving conversations, viewing both sides on screen at one
time, and more.

While I am not recommending anything, this happens to be the one I
chose to be able to communicate with our hearing impaired customers,
and it does the job well.  For more info contact:

     Microflip Inc.
     11213 Petsworth Lane
     Glenn Dale, MD  20769
     Phone:  (301) 262-6020 (voice)
             (301) 262-1629 (TDD)

If I can be of any further help contact me at the e-mail address
below.

Dale Pennington
Internet:  dpennington@dsac.dla.mil