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From: Rick.Catania@f22.n230.z1.fidonet.org (Rick Catania)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Take Your Pick!
Date: 2 Sep 92 16:27:08 GMT
Reply-To: Rick.Catania@f22.n230.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:230/22 - The Special Needs B, Whiting IN
X-Fidonet: Silent Talk Conference

Index Number: 24280

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

                 TTY, TDD, TTP or TT: Take Your Pick!

     The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) declared this past
year that the telephone used by the deaf shall be officially referred
to as a "TT" (text telephone). This has not met with great approval so
far, with one of the biggest criticisms being that when it is signed
in ASL, it could be mistaken for "toilet." ("Do you have a TT?" or "Do
you know how to use a TT?" can get some strange looks if
misunderstood.)
     The GA-SK magazine has done a large story on the controversy
surrounding the use of TDD, TTY or TT. Many individuals in the deaf
community have voiced their opinions as to what should be used to
describe this form of communication.
     TDI (Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.) is asking members of
the deaf community to choose from the following four abbreviations and
send in their choice:
               -  TTY  (Teletypewriter)
               -  TDD  (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf)
               -  TTP  (Text Telephone)
               -  TT   (Text Telephone)

               Send in your choice to:
                         Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. (TDI)
                         8719 Colesville Road
                         Silver Springs, MD  20910.

* Info from the Lake County Indiana Public Library Newsletter for the
Hearing Impaired.

 * SLMR 2.1 #T375 * SIGN TO ME, WILL YA?!?!?

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From: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org (Arthur Saus)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: RSDS
Date: 1 Sep 92 15:28:15 GMT
Reply-To: Arthur.Saus@p160.f72.n376.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:376/72.160 - Windows of the Worl, Columbia SC

Index Number: 24145

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

Hello Bob!

17 Aug 92, Bob Eagly writes to Wayne Briggs:

 BE> Wayne, I have RSD in my right arm and it goes up to my right ear and
 BE> across half of my chest.

This description is most unusual!  Would you mind telling me how
you came to the decision that you had Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
(RSD)?  From what you said to Wayne, I'm sure you have severe
problems with pain and its management, but based on your
description, I am concerned that RSD may not be the correct "label"
for your pain.

Arthur

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From: David.Tanner@f168.n129.z1.fidonet.org (David Tanner)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Low cost ocr system
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:09:03 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

Index Number: 24218

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

In a message of <15 Aug 92  22:26:00>, Juan Mojena (1:2603/203.2) writes:
 >What is the highest resolution that the Pansonic 506 supports? Is there a
 >sheet feeder available for it?
 >

The highest resolution for the Panasonic 506 is 400 DPI.  There are
several scanners that now support 400 DPIresolution.  My concern in
the past with the HP Scan Jet was that while they said that they
supported 400 DPI the fact was that they used a faking technique to
simulate 400 DPI.  The Panasonic and several other scanners have
true 400 resolution and are much more reliable on small print.  I
am not sure whether the newer HP Scan Jet 2 P now being sold with
the Arkenstone and Oscar is a true or fake resolution at 400 and
up.  The HP I am refering to as having a true 300 DPI and faking
above that is the Scan Jet Plus.

Yes, there is a document feeder for the Panasonic 506 scanner.
Apparently this is the only real difference between the Panasonic
505 and the 506.  The model 505 does not have a document feeder
available for it.

I would like to point out that while I got an unbelieveably good
price on my Panasonic that average prices on the Panasonic 506 seem
to be running $1,000 to $1,200.  If you dig long enough you may
find it cheaper, but I don't want to mislead anyone into believing
that the average price is anywhere close to the $500 that I payed
for mine. I GOT EXTREEMLY LUCKY!  D. T.

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From: Ann.Stalnaker@f2120.n124.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: New User
Date: 2 Sep 92 16:26:40 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

Index Number: 24278

[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

Hi, Mary!

MT> Well Ann - good to hear from you - but how about if I say I have
MT> a son 37 - one 27 - and one 25 and two grandchilren - one 14 and
MT> one 11 - so I think I may just be a bit older (G)

Gosh, I guess you must be!  (grin)  Aw - we ain't old, Mary, just a
bit well seasoned!  (smirk)

MT> Like you Ann - I myself have been too much a part of the hearing
MT> world - but like yu  - I have adjusted - and even at work among
MT> the deaf people they teach me some of the signs and if we don't
MT> understand - out comes the pencil and paper and it is amazes that
MT> even if I don't do all the signs -we somehow get around to understanding
MT> what each of us is trying to say - So we are all in the same boat
MT> - and everyone is happy -

I've always been a part of the hearing world - I've never known anything
else, so never felt I had an adjustment to make.  My parents didn't
want the three of us to miss out on anything, so we were raised in the
hearing world, mainstreamed in public schools before there was such
a thing as mainstreaming and all attended college.  I've always been
employed but have never worked with any hearing impaired people,
perhaps it was due to the type of businesses I worked for.

While I've been involved with deaf/HoH organizations (both as a member
and board member), I have had a few eye-openers from those who were
in Deaf Education classes in public schools as well as from those
who attended deaf schools.  I guess you could say I was rather
shocked and appalled at what I saw and how so many missed out on
what the average person learns at home/school.  I guess you know
by now that I'm a bit opinionated.  (grin)

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From: Cindy.Hallenbeck@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Cindy Hallenbeck)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Art and the Blind
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:10:07 GMT
Reply-To: Cindy.Hallenbeck@p0.f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/89.0 - BlinkLink, Pittsburgh PA
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24223

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi, Ann,

I don't know much about other projects that have been created.  I guess
that what the problem is about special projects for the blind is that
they are just for the blind.  The argument is that many art projects,
particularly since there are so many good replicas of important pieces,
should be available for the entire public to touch.  Touch is important
to everyone, not just the blind.  I can agree with this theory that all
should be able to touch.  This particular project started out as a
project specifically for the blind, and I doubt there is any way around
its appearing that way, but it is open to anyone to touch and encourages
it in its brochure.

Cindy Hallenbeck

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From: Butch.Walker@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org (Butch Walker)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Lightning
Date: 28 Aug 92 18:36:32 GMT
Reply-To: Butch.Walker@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:157/3 - Nerd's Nook, Rocky River OH
X-Fidonet: Rare Disorder Conference

Index Number: 24048

[This is from the Rare Disorders Conference]

RK>Hi, I am looking for answers. My husband was struck by lightning, on
RK>the left side if his head, just behind his left ear. The
RK>lightning travel throught his body and exited his right foot.
RK>That was over a year ago, and still today he is suffering from
RK>his injuries. The doctors he has been taken to do't seem to

Has an MRI or CT-Scan been done?  Have you seen any really good
Neurologists??

                -Butch

 * DeLuxe2 1.21 #573s * Qmail Deluxe2

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From: Sheila.Fava@f68.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila Fava)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: SPORTS INFORMATION.....
Date: 3 Sep 92 18:18:19 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

Index Number: 24345

[This is from the Abled Athlete Conference]

    Here, Andreas, are two addresses for nifty sports equipment:

    Sportaid                         disABLED Outdoors Magazine
    2462 Centerville/Rosebud Rd.     Attention:  John Kopchik, Jr.
    Loganville, GA  30249            5223 S. Lorel Avenur
    Phone:  1-800-743-7203
    Inside GA: 404-979-7203          Phone:  (312)284-2206

    ---------------------------------------------------------------
    You will find the motorized bobber in Sportaid catalog and lots
    of good information and other catalog information in _disABLED_
    _Outdoors_Magazine_.  There are other  catalogs featuring other
    outdoor sports.  Just ask.....

                     ---Sheila

                    *** HOST(ess) ABLED-Athlete Conference ***

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From: David.Woodbridge@f455.n711.z3.fidonet.org (David Woodbridge)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Australia
Date: 1 Sep 92 17:36:30 GMT
Reply-To: David.Woodbridge@f455.n711.z3.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 3:711/455
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24172

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Hi all

I just started receiving this conference on my system.
For those people who wondered if Australia was still hanging in, well
at least one BBS system in Sydney is receiving/transmiting lound
and clear (or as clear as my current synthesizer will allow).

I'd be glad to chat to any folks who would like to correspond
on how technology on this side of the pond is "progressing".

David

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From: Rollie.Hudson@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Rollie Hudson)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: about BNS
Date: 1 Sep 92 17:37:28 GMT
Reply-To: Rollie.Hudson@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:114/15.0 - St Joes Hospital, Phoenix AZ
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24174

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

Greetings David,
Concerning the BNS in insert mode, with the June 24 revission, one can
read the line being typed with the command dots one four chord. I have
found this helpful. Best wishes!
Rollie

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From: Jeff.Dubois@p666.f266.n163.z1.fidonet.org (Jeff Dubois)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: comments from syntha-voice
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:04:46 GMT
Reply-To: Jeff.Dubois@p666.f266.n163.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:163/266.666 - Vision, Ottawa ON
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 24196

[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

I just read a note that Syntha-Voice is looking into a feed for this
echo. Thanks Gawds.  Paul must be run ragged in his intermediary role,
flinging mail from Ottawa, to Calgary, to Hamilton, to Calgary, then
back to Ottawa.

Frankly, I am getting concerned that this system represents Syntha-

Voice products.
Unequivocally, this is not the case.
I happen to use their POWERAMA, because it is what works best for
me.  If I find another product by a different manufacturer, I'll drop
this one like a dead mackeral, not because of the company, but because
I found a better product.
I can't speak for SLIMWARE 2.11, but I did use SLIMWARE 1.00 before
POWERAMA, and it was a piece of trash.  Yes, trash!  This comment
has gotten me into conflict with Syntha-Voice, both then and now.
Fortunately, they do not sell this version anymore, and I have heard
good comments about their new version.

I think I'm being really fair on this issue.

If someone has legitimate complaints about a company, I'm all ears.
If there comments are based solely on conjecture or hear say, I have
objection.
Verbosity rears it's ugly head once again, but someone in here mentioned
an important note on this subject.  It's much easier to get a bad
reputation than a good reputation.

If someone waited an excessive amount of time for a product they ordered
and paid for, then, damns right, Syntha-Voice deserves their lumps.
 If someone criticizes a product, that they have never before heard

of, but base their opinion on third hand information, I too get offended.

My objections would not be limited to Syntha-Voice.
Fair is fair.

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From: Ambrose.Moore@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org (Ambrose Moore)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: canada calling
Date: 31 Aug 92 12:25:30 GMT
Reply-To: Ambrose.Moore@f24.n3602.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3602/24 - ADAnet One (tm) Net, Pinson AL

Index Number: 24063

                --From the Voice of Ambrose Moore--

 WILLIAM BRACKENRIDGE

does get around.  This BBS is in Brisbane, the State capital of
Queensland.  I hope to hear from year again some time.

			      Bye,
			      William

 Hello William!

My name is Ambrose Moore, I'm a C/4-5 quadriplegic living in
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.  I belong to a committee which deals
with issues concerning the upgrading of proper accessibility for
the disabled in our community.  What I'm trying to do is establish
links with other organizations/committess/departments who deal with
these issues.  Not only in Canada, but also on a global basis.

Can you perhaps tell me how accessible, [in general], Brisbane is
to the disabled?  Or, what kind of legislation\laws etc. had to be
implemented to improve, (if any), the accessibility. Do you know of
any advocacy groups who I can get further info. from?

I didn't purposely mean to dump this on you, but you're the only
person I've seen on this network from "Down Under".

Any info. that you may have will *gratefully* be appreciated.

Regards,
>From the Golf, Whiskey, November,

Ambrose Moore

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From: Phillip@hikssrv.lib.purdue.edu (Phillip White)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Kurzweil Reader
Date: 28 Aug 92 14:19:08 GMT
Reply-To: Phillip@hikssrv.lib.purdue.edu (Phillip White)
X-Fidonet: Blink Talk Conference

Index Number: 23999

[Forwarded by Patt Bromberger <patt@squid.tram.com> from EASI]

I am trying to work with the Kurzweil Reader's ability to transfer
files to the IBM compatible.  Has anyone had any experience using
the program Kermit as a go between.  If so, please send me infor on
how to do that.  I have looked through Kermits documentation, but
fail to understand most of it.  I understand how to set the
settings, but not how to command the program to receive the ascii
file which the kurzweil is sending, nor when to send that file.

Any help would be appreciated.

Phillip White
Purdue University
phillip@hikssrv.lib.purdue.edu
From: Tom.Williams@p7.f120.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Tom Williams)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Employment equity law
Date: 31 Aug 92 12:26:00 GMT
Reply-To: Tom.Williams@p7.f120.n129.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:129/120.7 - Mac For The Mind, Pittsburgh PA

Index Number: 24066

On 8/5/92, Arlette Lefebvre said to All...

  AL> Toronto,June 24.
  AL>
  AL> Eric Schryer, co-ordinator of Disabled People for Employment Equity,
  AL> says Ontario's proposed Employment Equity Legislation is needed to
  AL> tackle an unemployment and underemployment rate that is as high as 85%
  AL> among people with disabilities.
  AL>
  AL> He said that any firm with fewer than 6% disabled employees should be
  AL> heavily fined. He added that, following the model nowused in Germany,
  AL> the fines could be used to pay for making the workplace more
  AL> accessible.
  AL>
  AL> SOURCE: Globe and Mail, reporter Christina Mungan,p. A7 CONTACT:
  AL> Disabled People for Employment Equity, (416) 975-8340.

I couldn't help butting in on this one. As much as I believe that
disabled people should be hired and not discriminated against, I do
not believe in quotas.  I believe that quotas are as wrong as
discrimination. No one should be hired because he or she is in the
right percentile. A person, any person, should be hired because he
or she meets the qualifications. Personally, I don't think I would
even take a job if I knew that the only reason I was hired was
because I was filling some sort of mandatory limit.  IMHO, defining
quotas is a lazy way out for governments to stop discrimination.

Tom Williams

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From: Rick.Graham@f102.n3815.z1.fidonet.org (Rick Graham)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Post Nasal Drip
Date: 3 Sep 92 13:00:16 GMT
Reply-To: Rick.Graham@f102.n3815.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3815/102 - The Bat Cave BBS!!, Bartlesville OK
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24339

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

GP>AH>Did anyone else develop a clogged sinus/post nasal drip condition after
  >AH>their injury?  I never had a problem with that before I was hurt, but
  >AH>now it is constant.  *adh*

GP>        Hello Alan, yup, I sure did. I have been taking a myriad of
  >        decongestants to try and use my nose again. I'm afraid I
  >        might have built up a tolerance to most because I take them
  >        so often.

GP>        Also, New Jersey air isn't helping much either. What do you
  >        do to combat the problem? Somedays it's so bad I can't eat
  >        because my stomach feels so rotten......

  Alan, here in wonderful Northeast Oklahoma the weather changes on a
  dime and gives you 9 cents change.  And when is isn't changing, 2 out
  of 3 days a "weather front" is passing thru.  It affects my entire
  body, especially joints and muscle relaxation.  As for my drippy nose,
  I take an over-the-counter decongesta from K-Mart called Suphedrine.
  I've also bought the same stuff in another store called Sudafed.  It
  will dry up my nose in about 2 hours for the the rest of the day.
  Both products are packaged as Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and
  advertised as a Nasal Decongestant.  When my nose runs and I don't
  catch it in time, being a total quad, I can't continuously blow and
  wipe so I just have someone wad a half a Kleenex up and stick it in
  each nostril and change 'em when the Kleenex starts dripping. (keeps
  it from running down my chin even though I do look like a walrus!)
  Maybe this can help someone.

        The Okie Yokel
             Rick

 * OLX 2.2 * I'm not paralyzed, my body is on hold w/o the dumb music.

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From: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org (Mark Munson)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Tens units, etc
Date: 28 Aug 92 16:18:02 GMT
Reply-To: Mark.Munson@p0.f14.n279.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:279/14.0 - Project Enable, Dunbar WV

Index Number: 24037

[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference]

BO>I guess I would like to see comment from those of us that use tens
BO>units. I am interested in what type, size and makeup of the
BO>various pads we use and what we like about the different types
BO>and sizes. I am curious becuase I have fornd some work "better"
BO>or longer that others.

BO>I hope this is making sense.

Bob,
   Tens units like similar units on the spinal cord side of the house
   are similar... Tens or Neural Muscular Stimulator..

   Its not the size of the pad, its the muscle it goes on to match.. If
   you are dealing with a Quadricep, then obvioulsly you would want a
   wider spread for that muscle group..   If you are dealing with a
   digit muscle, then you want a smaller one..  Main point is do what
   you therapist taught you to do, let max current for that nerve group
   get through... Don't over do it and don't under do it..

Mark

 * SLMR 2.1a * Its not like a jock strap, its science!

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From: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Alan Hess)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: fast chairs
Date: 3 Sep 92 13:00:23 GMT
Reply-To: Alan.Hess@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Organization: FidoNet node 1:261/1000 - Nerve Center, Pikesville MD
X-Fidonet: Spinal Injury Conference

Index Number: 24340

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

In a missive of <Aug 28 13:36> Linda Cummings (1:375/22)
writes to Alan Hess:

 >>How fast do the fastest wheelchairs go?  *adh*

 LC> As fast as your arms can wheel you?  (hehe)  Couldn't resist,

How about electric wheelchairs, smart aleck?  :-)  *adh*

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