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                             THE HANDICAP DIGEST

                                 Issue # 2817

                           Thursday, July 23, 1992

Today's Topics:


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                            WHEN PLACARDS TRAVEL
                                Re: Hi there
                                  scooters
          wanted: motivation information for brain injured relative
                Using a computer without much muscle control
                      Adaptive technology for computers
                            Depression & Bi-Polar
                                ADA Violation
              re: Using a computer without much muscle control
                            WHEN PLACARDS TRAVEL


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Subject: WHEN PLACARDS TRAVEL
From: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:392/26.3 - Star Express, Abilene Tx


Sure!
There usually is no loss or addition of physical function when crossing state
 lines!

The only think is that people know you are from another state.

I went to usuing car plates rather than the card on my daash. That
way, with dualk plates, no one thinks I'm paring in the wrong spot.
Also, truckers may be more likely to call the police if you have a
call police sun shield in your back window & they see handicaped
plates.

Got my daughter a cellular phone when she srtarted college for
protection on dates or if she has car trouble when traveling to
other places with friends.  They are too expensive to use
regularly; but I borrow it when going out o town in case of car
trouble or I need medical help.

What state are you from ?

Some crud got into my rental car to steal my permanately handicaped card!

Vixen is a nice name that commubnicates an intelligent, attratice, friendly
 person.

Good luck.

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


 > MJ: Computers open worlds!  But how does the deaf-blind use a computer?
 > MJ: A speech synthesize is out.  Does your printer print in braille, or
 > MJ: does the screen produce a braille image?  It seems it would take a
 > MJ: long time to read all the messages.  Still, I imagilne you feel you

Not all deaf/blind people are both totally deaf and totally blind.
Most have either enough hearing to get by with a hearing aid, or
some usable sight.  I'm deaf/blind but can read the screen
normally, even though I can't see the entire screen at the same
time (due to my narrow angle of vision.)

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Subject: scooters
From: ANDY.ANDERSON@p11.f116.n138.z1.fidonet.org (ANDY ANDERSON)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:138/116.11 - Group Medical BBS, Tacoma WA


Hello Joan!

Wednesday July 15 1992 00:45, Joan Thomas wrote to ANDY ANDERSON:

 JT> Flyer and I was very impressed with it. It's lighter, has no wires to
 JT> connect and turns much easier than the fortress.

My Amigo  originally had a couple wires that needed connecting,but
they have since Waaaaaaaaaay back then replaced them with a "Quick
Disconnect".

 JT> I also have a Bruno outsider on my car. I have hand controls and I drive
 JT> JT> my car the same way I drive my scooter <grin>

I also have hand controls on my car,but I use a walker unless
someone goes along to load and unload my chair or scooter.
Needless to say,I don't go just anywhere,If I can't manage with my
walker after I get there,I don't go.

 JT> Andy either you are new on the Echo or my memory is going which is
 JT> possible if not probable, if I'm not being to nosy why do you need a
 JT> scooter.

I have been here awhile but just didn't post all that much,;-) and
No,you aren't being too nosy,(unless of course,you knock things
over whenever you turn your head)excuse me please,that is just a
feeble attempt at humor.;-)Oh,and the reason I use a scooter,I had
an operation on my (Brain?),that left me partially paralyzed,now I
can't walk or stand for long periods,thus the walker and scooters.

 JT> Do you run your own BBS?

No,I am just a point system,I have been considering it tho.;-)

ANDY

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Subject: wanted: motivation information for brain injured relative
From: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:392/26.3 - Star Express, Abilene Tx


A moderate to severe open or closed head injury can cause major
problems with memory & processing information. If this was a
relative or patient of mine, I wouldwant them to be evaluated by a
"neuro-psychologist" who actually has a Ph.D. with a major in
neuro-psychology as opposed to clinical or ccounsreling or other
field in psychology.

If you call Dr. Sam Brinkmaan's secretary in Abilene, Texas &
inform them what majoer city you are in or near, perhaps Dr.
Brinkman would suggest someone and give information on the National
Head Injury Foundation.

In my experience, it takesa separate support groups for the injured
folks and for familyfriends.

A good head trauma rehabilitAtion program with prfessionals very
competent in the rehabilitation sub-speciality of head trauma is
important.

Unfortunately, not everyone can benefit or benefit as much from
this specific rehabilitation.Progress is often measures over months
& years.

Good luck. God bless.

P.S. I'm a clinical socialworker & famility therapist with about 7
years experience counseling  head injury survivors & their
families. The neuropschologist and the occupational therapist are
the major folks in such rehab programs.

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Subject: Using a computer without much muscle control
From: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:392/26.3 - Star Express, Abilene Tx


Contact Apple Computer Company. Their LC II won't type by voice but
you can give it voivr commands with Voice Navigator. Keys are
adjustable as to how much force or duration of depression it takes
to activate.

I have nothing to do with computer or relates sales - I use a
computer as a replacement for my right arm.

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Subject: Adaptive technology for computers
From: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:392/26.3 - Star Express, Abilene Tx


Phone Apple Computer . They sponsor an adaptive equipment center &
are a lot easier to use than PC's.

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Subject: Depression & Bi-Polar
From: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:392/26.3 - Star Express, Abilene Tx


Do you know about the Manic-Depression Association ?

I'm dealing with a severe major depression that started improving
after anti-dewpessanty level was increased 50% and then improved
greatly after Dr. said she would amputate my arm at the shoulder in
the hope that PERHAPS it wwould reduce swelling & pain to either
improve quality of life or be able to work again.

Hope uor mdication levels stay therapeutic!

Good luck.

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Subject: ADA Violation
From: Wayne.Briggs@p3.f26.n392.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Briggs)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:392/26.3 - Star Express, Abilene Tx


What about asking the DOJ ADA Hotline folks if they would please
call the office supervisor directly with perhaps you on a 3 way
conference call ?

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Subject: re: Using a computer without much muscle control
From: Betsy.Fenti@f650.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Betsy Fenti)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:260/650 - School Board, Hornell NY


What kind of computer is he using?  I tried the Voice Navigator for
the Mac and it worked great.  I have used the Introvoice for Apple II
for the last 8 years but that takes a lot of control.  I have no
muscle control and mainly use a mouthstick to type.  I recently bought
a Magic Wand keyboard which requires no pressure and very little range
of motion.  It has increased the speed of my typing by at least 25
times.

I have been reading this echo for about two months now and been afraid
to respond.  I want to get to know some other people here.

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Subject: WHEN PLACARDS TRAVEL
From: Bruce.Couper@f401.n229.z1.fidonet.org (Bruce Couper)
Organization: FidoNet node 1:229/401 - The Connection HST!, Oshawa ON


Hi Karen

VI>Hey, here is a question for anyone in the know, can I still use my
  >parking placard when I am out of state.

How about, out of country?  I used my Government of Ontario issued
placard in Florida last year and was never challenged.

I think that as lomg as Federal govts and Provincial/State govts can't
settle on a single standard then it should be up to _them_ to keep track
and should not be a worry to us.

I hope out-of-Province/State/Country cars bearing an official-looking
placard or plate would be given the benefit of doubt.

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